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Princeton, British Columbia

Princeton is a town municipality in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia, Canada. The former mining and railway hub lies at the confluence of the Tulameen into the Similkameen River, just east of the Cascade Mountains.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in British Columbia, Canada.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Princeton Airport.

History

Princeton is a town municipality in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia, Canada. The former mining and railway hub lies at the confluence of the Tulameen into the Similkameen River, just east of the Cascade Mountains. At the junction of BC Highway 3 and 5A, the locality is by road about 67 kilometres (42 mi) northwest of Keremeos, 133 kilometres (83 mi) east of Hope, and 90 kilometres (56 mi) south of Merritt.

Where to stay

35600 Coquihalla Lakes Rd, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, Canada · coquihallalakeslodge.com
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301 BC-3, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · facebook.com
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305 Sanderson Way, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · riversedgerv.ca
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169 BC-3, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · coppermountaininnprinceton.com
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375 Rainbow Lake Rd, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · castleresort.com
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102 Frontage Road, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · sandmanhotels.com
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2745 Coalmont Rd, Okanagan-Similkameen, BC V0X 1L0, Canada · otterlakelodge.com
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130 Bridge St, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · princetonacemotel.com
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250 BC-3, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · evergreenmotel.ca
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139 3rd St #139, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · hotelni.com
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266 4th St, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0, Canada · villagerinnprinceton.ca
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 235 Highway 3 · web.aw.ca
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; PH "off" · 130 Bridge Street · sushimikado.com
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Barbecue, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 · 157 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, V0X 1W0 · thecopperpit.ca
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Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · boosterjuice.com
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 301 Vermilion Avenue · billys.info
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Pizza, Indian, Restaurant · Pizza/Indian restaurant · 160 Tapton Avenue · cityslicepizzeria.ca
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 242 Bridge Street, Princeton · goldandjaderestaurant.wordpress.com
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Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 245 Crowsnest Highway
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:30; Su 13:00-22:00 · 142 3rd Street · franniescoffee.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 136 Tapton Avenue
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Su 04:30-16:00; Tu-Sa 04:30-20:00 · 255 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, V0X 1W0 · cowboycoffee-princeton.ca
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Restaurant · restaurant · 117 Bridge Street · littlecreekgrill.ca
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Restaurant · restaurant · 110 Bromley Place · livinitsimilkameen.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 102 Frontage Road · vermilionfork.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 279 Bridge Street, Princeton, V0X 1W0
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
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Airports

Princeton Airport 0.9 km to the centre
Town of Princeton, BC, CA
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Princeton Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Princeton, British Columbia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach