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Princeton, BC
Canada
49° 27' 37.5768" N, 120° 30' 28.6668" W
Community Highlights: 
  • Named after the Prince of Wales who visited in 1860.
  • Has one of the best collections of fossils and minerals in BC.
  • Unique Princeton Castle ruins.
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The quiet town of Princeton is situated in the southern Okanagan Valley among the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Forestry, mining and agriculture have played key roles in shaping the community, however tourism is increasingly important to the local economy.  With its scenic location amongst rivers, mountains and lakes, Princeton offers a wide range of year round outdoor recreational opportunities from skiing and snowmobiling to hiking and mountain biking.

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