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Prince George has had it's town name switched 3 times 1. New caledonia 2.Fort george 3. Prince george) there was a west Indian trading company at fort George park many many years ago in the times of the Gold rush, I do not know the exact date of the gold rush! I apologize for the in convince. Prince george's most biggest tourist attractions Is fort george park thanks for reading all. Send more later on in the next week or so :) - History' kathslina d-Arlington/advice have a good night everybody

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Q: How did Prince George British Columbia get its name?
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