Princeton (British Columbia)

Princeton is a small town of about 2,800 (2023) people in the Similkameen region of British Columbia. Princeton was born of the mining industry, however today the town relies on forestry, ranching, and tourism.

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Princeton centres on seven blocks of businesses along Bridge Street and five blocks on Vermilion Avenue; there are also businesses along British Columbia Highway 3.

Historically, the area's main industry has been mining—copper, gold, coal, and some platinum—the town's biggest employers are Copper Mountain Mine and a sawmill owned by Weyerhaeuser, along with a few smaller timber companies, such as Princeton Wood Preservers and Princeton Post and Rail.

History of Princeton (British Columbia)

Before European contact, the land around today's Princeton was known among First Nations people as a source of red ochre. Beginning no later than 1846, fur traders, settlers, and miners established trails connecting what was then known as Vermilion Forks to the Pacific Coast of British Columbia. John Fall Allison became, in 1858, the first permanent settler of European ancestry. To this day, the site of his home functions locally like a kilometre zero, with creeks east of Princeton having names like "Five Mile" based on their distance from that location. The town he founded was renamed "Prince Town" (later corrupted to "Princeton") to honour an 1860 visit to eastern Canada by Prince Edward (later King Edward VII).

From 1909 to 1915, the railways arrived, with the Kettle Valley Railway (later Canadian Pacific) connecting Princeton to the Great Northern.

Until 1961, Princeton was home to a brewery, the Princeton Brewing Company. Until the 1940s, the brewery kept its organic juice cool in the Vermilion Cave. The cave, which held up to 20 railway cars at a time, was largely demolished to make way for the Hope-Princeton Highway, part of the Crowsnest Highway (British Columbia Highway 3).

Beginning in the 1980s, Princeton began to revitalize its downtown, a plan that included red brick sidewalks and new streetlights. In the 1990s, they adopted a "legacy" theme, with many businesses converting their exteriors to match architectural styles from roughly a century earlier.

The name Vermilion Forks survives in the name of Vermilion Forks Indian Reserve No. 1, which is immediately adjacent to the town of Princeton, to the east, and is one of the reserves of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, whose head offices are in Hedley.

How is the Climate in Princeton (British Columbia)

Princeton is just east of the Cascade mountains, giving the town a rain shadow effect whereby the community receives very little precipitation relative to areas on the windward side of the Cascade mountains. Princeton is one of the sunniest places in British Columbia with 2088 hours of sunshine annually. The 323 days per year with measurable sunshine, defined by having a minimum of 6 minutes of sunshine in a day, is the most in the province, and one of the highest in Canada.

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49.4600|-120.5047

By car

BC Highway 3 (the Crowsnest Highway) bisects the town east-west. It travels east from Vancouver and Hope (British Columbia) and west from Osoyoos in the Okanagan. The section of the highway between Hope and Princeton is often referred to as the Hope-Princeton highway.

BC Highway 5A heads north from town and connects with BC Highway 97C (the Okanagan Connector) about 20 km east of Merritt.

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There is a small airstrip (CYDC) on the outskirts of town. It has no commercial service, but the ft 3,932 runway is accessible to private aircraft.

Visitor information

• Princeton Visitor Centre 105 Highway 3 East 49.4600, -120.5032 - +1 250 295-3103 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Aourist information center with brochures and information on the local area, souvenirs, picnic tables and access to the river.

How to get around in Princeton (British Columbia)

Princeton is along the Tulameen River, which flows eastwards through the walkable downtown area. It joins the Simalkameen River, which flows eastwards, and forms a southern boundary to the town. BC Highway 3, the Crowsnest Highway, runs east and west. It forms a southern border to downtown. Vermilion Ave and Bridge Street form a triangle with Highway 3. Many restaurants and hotels are found here.

Beyond the downtown area, you will benefit from a bike, car, or taxi to reach the rest of the town. Highway 5A, the Princeton-Kamloops Highway, originates from downtown and heads north.

What to see in Princeton (British Columbia)

• Princeton and District Museum - 167 Vermilion Ave 49.4585, -120.5091 - +1 250 295-7588 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM; fall hours: F Saturday noon-4PM By donation - Ahe Pollard wing houses one of the most extensive mineral and fossil collections in British Columbia. The museum also contains an extensive collection of documents and artifacts which tell the story of Princeton's historical significance.

Best things to do in Princeton (British Columbia)

• [https://KVR-Princeton-to-Coalmont-near-Princeton-BC-802 Kettle Valley Railway hiking, biking and cross-country ski trail. This spectacular portion of the Kettle Valley Railway bed runs through the valley of the Tulameen River, with plenty of birds, flowers, mammals and minerals to view. It is feasible year round. It runs from Princeton or Coalmont, about 18 km. The hike proceeds through the tunnel which goes underneath the ridge which separates the Tulameen and Similkameen Rivers just before they join. This tunnel is over a {{feet|1000 long. After the tunnel, a bridge takes you to the north shore of the Tulameen River. After about 1½ km, you will see on your right the red ochre cliffs which provided some of the vermilion for the rock paintings and war paint of the Similkameen First Nations, and for the name given the early community of Vermillion Forks. After another kilometre, you can view on your right the fantastic shapes of hoodoos, stone pillars which have been shaped by erosion of wind and water.
• The China Ridge Ski Area on Bear Mountain offers classic cross-country ski trails for all skill levels and are well maintained.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Princeton (British Columbia)

• Winking Pedlar - 8 - 136 Tapton Ave ☎ +1 250-295-0820 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 3PM - Gift shop: natural soaps, jewellery, hand-crafted decor by local artists.

Halal Restaurants in Princeton (British Columbia)

If you are looking for something quick and easy, Princeton has fast-food restaurants like Subway and A&W on Highway 3. Along the downtown streets are sit-down options.

• Cowboy Coffee - 255 Vermillion Ave 49.4566, -120.5097 - +1 250 295-3431 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Monday 4:30AM Monday - 4PM, Tuesday - Saturday 4:30AM Monday - 8PM - Coffee shop that features light snacks.

• Little Greek Grill - 117 Bridge St 49.458765, -120.505648 At Bridge St and Princeton-Kamloops Highway ☎ +1 250 295-6644 +1 250 295-6659 Opening Hours: 4PM–9:30PM - Features Greek, mediterranean, pasta, and pizza. Previously known as Santo's.

• Mikado Japanese Restaurant - 130 Bridge St 49.4588, -120.5066 same building as Ponderosa Motel ☎ +1 250 295-3337 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 7:30PM $2.25-17 for a sushi roll - Specializes in sushi, teriyaki, sashimi, and tempura.

• Thomasina's - 279 Bridge St 49.46211, -120.51021 across from Cooper's Foods grocery store ☎ +1 250 295-3810 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 4PM Breakfast $3-6, lunch $6-14 - Eggs, toast, granola, scones and French toast for breakfast. Paninis/sandwiches, tapas, soups and pasta for lunch. The breads, baked goods and pasta are all made in-house.

• Vermilion Fork - 157 Vermilion Avenue 49.458787, -120.508898 - +1-250-295-7711 - Entrée $14-20 - Fine-dining steak, fish, pasta, and burgers. Vegetarian options available.

• Copper Mountain Pub & Restaurant | 110 Bromley Pl 49.4464, -120.5270Just off Hwy 3 heading west out of town ☎ +1 250 295-7628 | Opening Hours: 11AM until late - A large roadhouse establishment with a huge vaulted ceiling and nice view of Princeton. Modest selection of domestic and import beer. Pub menu for lunch and dinner. Offsales available until 11PM.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Princeton (British Columbia)

• Canada's Best Value Princeton Inn & Suites - 169 Highway 3 49.4571, -120.5083 Between Bridge Street and Burton Ave ☎ +1 250 295-3537 +1 250 295-3547 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM $100-130 - Outdoor pool, private secluded sauna, free continental breakfast.

• Cedars Motel | 139 3rd St 49.4571, -120.5102 - +1 250 295-3237 +1 250 295-3237 Small, 15-unit motel. Features wireless internet, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and air conditioning.

• Evergreen Motel - 250 Highway 3 East 49.4612, -120.4964 - +1 250 295-7179 +1-888-295-7179 +1 250 295-7169$68 (single), $78 (double) in high season Check-in: 1PM / Check-out: 11AM - Has 20 rooms, some with full kitchen. Outdoor pool, Wi-Fi and free breakfast.

• Ponderosa Motel - ponderosamotel1@ 130 Bridge St 49.4588, -120.5066 - +1 250 295-6941 +1-888-344-6941 +1 250 295-3657 One-bed room $78, two queen beds $88, family room (3 beds) $129. Weekly and monthly rates are also available Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM - 22 rooms, some with kitchenettes. Indoor pool and hot tub.

Nearby

• Bromley Rock Provincial Park - Highway 3 49.4142, -120.2606 east of Princeton on the way to Hedley - Ahis popular swimming hole is a refreshing break on a hot Interior afternoon's drive. Buy a take out meal in Princeton and eat it on the sandy beach along the Similkameen River. In late July and early August, the water is warm and clean. For the brave-hearted, join the local residents climbing the rock and diving into the deep pool below. Fishing is good upstream from the picnic area in spring.

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