“Winter in Canada” is one of the few phrases that make even inveterate tourists cringe. Indeed, even in its warmest seasons, Canada is definitely far from being the hottest spot on Earth. However, there is an exception to every rule, and the City of Prince George is the Canadian one. Perhaps, the only spot in Canada with truly mild winters, this place strikes with its beauty when the rest of the world remains freezing cold.
The scenery is truly gorgeous. Even the elements of the urban life sit well with the amazing views of trees covered in snow. Whenever crossing the line between the urban area and the one where the wilderness takes its toll on the landscape, one cannot help but gasp in awe.
However, the stellar beauty of the landscape is not the only notable feature of the Prince George climate. The humidity rates are unnaturally high here, which makes the climate much milder than in other parts of the state. The given detail is rather important for defining the specifics of the local climate, since it points at relatively high humidity rates and the following precipitations. The given fact, however, does not cancel severe and lavish snowfalls, which Canada is so famous for.
The fact that the natural physics of the Prince George city is defined by unusually high humidity rates has been taken into account by the local residents for its further efficient use for the benefit of the community. For example, the minor precipitation, such as occasional snow, which comes in far lesser quantities than in the rest of the state, predisposes creation of the so-called snow operations.
Designed to make neighborhoods cleaner, the given activities contribute to cementing friendly relationships between the members of the community and encourage cooperation between the people living in the same neighborhood.
More to the point, the given operations allow for making the community cleaner and neater. According to the official statement, “Operators reduce windrows of snow at the end of driveways in areas, with curb and gutter, to allow for reasonable access” (City of Prince George para. 5).
In addition to establishing stronger bonds between the city residents by assigning them with teamwork, the local authorities encourage the team spirit in the local residents by letting them care about the well-being of all the people living in the vicinity.
In addition, the local climate has defined Prince George City’s identity as the venue for numerous winter sport contests. Canada Winter Games are held every year in the city, which means that the community is busy with the preparation for the winter show several weeks before the event.
Thus, the bonds that are created in the course of working for the well-being of the community members grows even stronger as the residents of the Prince George City get the latter ready for the event.
A place where unique climate dictates its own rules and shapes the life of an entire community, the City of Prince George is clearly worth visiting at least once. It will shatter the traditional stereotype of Canadian winters to pieces, leaving a bunch of pleasant memories instead.
With its unique views, incredibly colorful landscapes and a weird yet rather witty manner of the local residents to use the specifics of the season to their advantage in terms of social life of the community, Prince George is clearly worth visiting in winter.
Works Cited
City of Prince George. Transportation Division – Snow Operations. n. d. Web.