'''Princeton''' is in the Similkameen region of British Columbia. It is a small town of about 2610 people. Princeton was born of the mining industry, however today the town relies on forestry, ranching, and tourism.

Get in

Provincial 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. Provincial highway 5A travels south from highway 97C (The Okanagan Connector) about 20km east of Merritt.

The is a small airstrip on the outskirts of town but it is presently unserviced commercially.

The '''tourist information centre''' is located at 105 Highway 3 East (''+1 250'' 295-3103).

Get around

See

  • Princeton and District Museum. 67 Vermilion Ave. 250 295-7588. nfo@princetonmuseum.com. 0am-5pm. y donation. ttp://www.princetonmuseum.com. The 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 Princetons historical significance.

    Do

    Buy

    Eat

    If you are looking for something quick and easy, Princeton has a Subway and an A&W. Both are located right on highway 3 downtown. Sit-down options include:
  • Cowboy Coffee. 36 Tapton Avenue. 250 295-3491. eaj@telus.net. 250 295-0528. Coffee shop which features light snacks.
  • Linguini's Restaurant. 55 Vermilion Avenue. 250 295-3390. rbrosof@telus.net. 250 295-6452. am-9pm. Contemporary Italian cuisine. Good selection of British Columbia wines. Uses fresh local produce.
  • Santo's Steak and Greek Taverna. 17 Bridge Street. 250 295-6644. evinkunderman@cablerocket.com. 250 295-6659. -10:30pm weekdays; 11am-9pm weekends. Features steak, pasta, and pizza.
  • Mikado Japanese Restaurant. 65 Vermilion Avenue. 250 295-3337. 1am-10pm. Specializes in sushi, teriyaki, sashimi, and tempura.
  • Belaire Restaurant. 61 Vermilion Avenue. 250 295-7711. 250 295-4177. am-10pm. Fully licensed family dining.

    Drink

  • Copper Mountain Bar & Grill. ust off highway 3 heading west out of town. 250 295-7628. ikki@coppermtnbar.com. 1:00am until late. ttp://www.coppermtnbar.com/. 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 11:00pm.

    Sleep

  • Ponderosa Motel. 30 Bridge Street. 250 295-6941. onderosaemail@hanmail.net. 250 295-3657. ttp://www.ponderosamotel.net. 23 rooms. Indoor pool and hot tub.
  • Cedars Motel. 39 3rd Street. 250 295-3237. lanjones@cablerocket.com. 250 295-3237. Small, 15 unit motel. Features wireless internet, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and air conditioning.
  • Evergreen Motel. 50 Highway 3 East. 250 295-7179. vergreenmotel@cablerocket.com. 250 295-7169. pm. 1am. ttp://evergreenmotelprinceton.ca. Has 20 rooms, some with full kitchen. Outdoor pool.
  • Best Western Princeton Inn. 69 Highway 3. 250 295-3537. 2095@hotel.bestwestern.com. 250 295-3547. pm. 1am. 100-$130. ttp://www.bestwestern.com/ca/princeton. The largest chain hotel in Princeton. Pool, sauna, free breakfast.

    Get out

    '''Bromley Rock''' Located on the way to Hedley east of Princeton on Highway 3, this 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 locals climbing the rock and diving into the deep pool below. Fishing is good upstream from the picnic area in Spring.