Early this year, we visited "The Exploration Place", the largest museum here in Northern BC. The museum is located within the Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. The winter season kept us confined in our house for months and when the winter went away, we were finally able to explore some of the tourist spots here in Prince George. 

Inside the science museum, you can see various collections, artifacts, exhibits, and bones that depict the rich history of the Northern B.C. 

According to the staff there, the animals on display are all real. They were all disected (I am not sure about this term or process) and preserved to be displayed here in the Museum. 

The museum is open daily from Monday to Sunday. We paid $50 for a family of four. For the most up-to-date entrance fees, please visit their website.

Inside, you'll find a souvenir shop and a restaurant for your convenience."

It was a dream come true. Who wouldn't want to touch snow in real life, right? Living in a tropical area like the Philippines, touching real snow has always been our dream. So to be standing here above the thick snow is never in my wildest dreams. I usually see this in the movies. 

By the way, our first snowfall experience happened last year in October. We noticed small snowflakes falling from the clouds and they looked so magical. I remember my kids catching the snowfall and gathering them to make a snowman. But during that time, October was just the start of the winter season and the snow was on and off.  Here in the city of Prince George, the winter season lasts for almost 6 months but they say the real winter season really starts in January when it snows almost non-stop. 

It was in February this year, if my memory is right when we were finally able to go sledding because the snow was really thick on the ground. We went to Rainbow Park where there was an area perfect for sledding.  Please see our photos below. 

We enjoyed sledding and going up the slope to sled again. We enjoyed the company of some of our Filipino friends. 

In front of our house where we rent.

Chesska made her own snow angel.

My husband shoveling the snow.

Wanna build a snowman? It finally came true.

No, we are not celebrating Halloween in advance (hehe). These were our photos last year and I failed to blog them. And more blogs are coming by the way.  They are now sitting in my document folder. 

Without further ado, I would like to share where we went last year during Halloween. It is one of the most frequented places by the people of Prince George. The spot is called Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum.  By the word "museum" itself, it is a place where they preserve the railway and forestry industries. While roaming around, we saw many old trains, heritage buildings, artifacts, forestry equipment, and more.

The weather was already cold at that time so we wore our jackets and bonnets.  You would need a private car to get there because no public transportation was available. Our landlord just drove us to the museum and it took us 10 minutes to reach the place from the downtown area. 

We rode in their mini-train and it was really fun. The driver will take you around the park. Their parks were filled with Halloween designs. 

That was so far our experience at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum . For more information, visit their website about the entrance fee and how to sign up for membership. 

A few days away from now will mark the start of the Fall Season or what we also call the Autumn Season here in the city of Prince George. Hilariously, these pictures were from last year's fall, and I just posted them now.  Additionally, a few days from now will mark our first year here in Canada. Thank God that we survived the cold weather and cost of living. On top of that, my family and I have already adjusted to the Canadian culture.  But as a Filipino, of course, there's nothing better than the culture of the Filipinos when it comes to family values and culture. 

So without further ado, these were the pictures taken last year. 

Rainbow Park is one of many parks in Prince George's where families and friends gather for a picnic.  A sign that says "Bear Aware" is seen around the park and people are encouraged to walk in groups and make noise to scare away bears.

The first family we met last year was the Tocson Family. We were grateful that we knew them because it's difficult to live here in Canada without friends. We consider them as our close family. 

Plants and flowers in Canada bloom in different colors during the Fall season or what we also call autumn. Never in my wildest dreams that I can experience like this. Before I just used to see this in pictures or movies.

The pictures below are no longer taken from the Rainbow Park, this was taken around the subdivision.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog. All I can say is Prince George is a beautiful and clean city with many breathtaking and mesmerizing views, especially during the Fall season.