2009 Events

I REMEMBER . . . FORESTRY IN THE 50s EXHIBIT   click here to learn more

January 6 - May15, 2009.  The exhibit was created with the Financial assistance of: the Province of British Columbia through the BC150 initiative.

MY EXPERIENCES IN AFGHANISTAN Lecture

Presented by Major Robert Herold

courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces

Monday, January 12, 2009

6 - 8 p.m.

Please call 250-563-7351 for more information

CLIMATE CHANGE AND OUR FORESTS. . . THE GREAT CARBON SINK Lecture

Presented by Steve Kozuki, COFI

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

6 - 8 p.m.

Please call 250-563-7351 for more information

I REMEMBER . . . FORESTRY IN THE 50s Lecture

Presented by James Tirrul-Jones

Tuesday, March 5 , 2009

6 - 8 p.m.

Please call 250-563-7351 for more information

OPENING DAY ~ MAY 16th, 2009

Celebrate the new Season with us, and check out all the new additions and improvements our staff and volunteers have magically wrought over the winter!

CHARITY YARD SALE AND FUN DAYS,

MAY 30 AND 31, 2009

A fundraiser in support of Volunteer Prince George and the Railway and Forestry Museum. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 850 RIver Road in Prince George.  Donations can be dropped off at 850 River Road.!

BRIDGES: a progressive exhibit,

MAY 16 -AUGUST 31, 2009

Explore the bridges of our community and bridge plans of Northern BC  then try to make and test your own paper bridge.  Featuring the models of Roy Groeneveld. May 16 Cameron St. Bridge; May 23; bridge construction plans, May 30; How to build a bridge; June 17 the Grand Trunk Pacific Bridge; June 27, The Cameron Street Bridge in the News.

FISHING AROUND PRINCE GEORGE

Presented by Sean Simmons and Brian Smith

Tuesday, June 9 , 2009

6 - 8 p.m.

Please call 250-563-7351 for more information

FRIENDS OF THOMAS DAYS   JULY 17-19, 2009 

11:00am-4:00pm

Wildly popular, make sure you book these days off on your calendar to make sure you don't miss the spectacular fun!  Our Trains play "dress up" and are magically transformed into "Friends of Thomas". Enjoy our Mini Rail rides, Concession, BBQ, popcorn, Thomas Film Fest, Crafts, story telling, and many more fun treats!

PGRFM at the PGX "Heritage Lane"  AUGUST

12 -16, 2009

Visit the minirail at the PGX. Shop for train memorabilia in our booth.

Campfire Singalong and BBQ   AUGUST 22, 2009

Missed camping with your family this year?  Join us for a camping singalong from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Don't forget to bring your lawnchairs.

FAMILY FUN DAY ~ AUGUST 29, 2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Activities for the whole family:  Mini rail rides; petting zoo; face painting; small engine demonstrations, diesel crane rides, bbq and much more.

Grandparents Day   September 12, 2009

Bring your grandparents to the Museum for a visit.  Free admission for seniors!.

BC Forest History Conference AGM
September 18, 2009

Please call 250-960-6602 or 250-950-6338 for more information.

Campfire Singalong and BBQ   Sept 25 , 2009

Missed camping with your family this year?  Join us for a campfire singalong (complete with S'MORES!) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Don't forget to bring your lawnchairs.

WRITERS ON THE EAST LINE   October 17 , 2009

Join us Saturday, October 17th, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to introduce and appreciate the railway and sawmill communities along the Canadian National Railway line east of Prince George. The line closely follows the upper Fraser River for some 275 kilometers from Prince George to Tete Jaune Cache, British Columbia.

Through the eyes and words of those who have written about this fascinating area, attendees will appreciate the varied views of the physical, historical and cultural landscape. Featured speakers include:

Cecil Giscombe, Kyle Kusch, Barry McKinnon, Trelle A. Morrow,  J. Kent Sedgwick and Marilyn Wheeler.

Please call us at 250563-7351 for more information or to reserve your seat.  Cost:  $10.00 per person plus applicable tax.

HALLOWEEN FUN*  

Saturday, October 31, 2009

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Please call 250-563-7351 more information

*Not a Harry Potter event

The Political Geography of Northern BC:
Coping with the Pressures of Globalization Lecture

Presented by Tracy Summerville, UNBC

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

6 - 8 p.m.

Please call 250-563-7351 for more information

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS ~  DECEMBER 18-24

Come and celebrate the season with the Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum!  SANTA IS WAITING FOR YOU!! Enjoy our beautiful Christmas village, rides on the Cottonwood Railway, hot chocolate and roasting hot dogs around a bonfire, making Christmas crafts, and skating (weather permitting).  Open December 18 to December 24, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.


Summer hours

May 1
6 to August 31, 2009
Opening Day
May 1
6th
Wednesday to Sunday
10 am - 5
pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Winter hours:


September 2, 2009 to May 15, 2010
Tuesday to Saturday
11 am to 4 pm


Closed on November 11th - Remembrance Day, Easter (April 10-13, 2009 inclusive) and
December 25, 2009 to January 3, 2010