Its success drives home the need for improvements
Our Christmas season kicked off in snowy full colour on Nov. 27 when Canada Games Plaza came alive with activity.
For years, the plaza sat underutilized, often overlooked as a venue for large-scale gatherings. However, the removal of the eyesore that was the bleachers — for a long time a gathering spot for street people — has opened up the space for more community-focused uses. In their place is a new open-air container market and a year-round skating rink, transforming the area.
Community groups have the potential to create an even more community-focused environment at the plaza. The library, conveniently right there, is in a prime position to host events, while Studio 2880 and the PG Playhouse, though farther away, could also play a role in filling the space with cultural activities. Bringing together city-linked nonprofits and independent organizations to use the plaza would create a thriving cultural hub, attracting people year-round.
This plan, developed by a group of concerned local people, advocates for turning the plaza into a central gathering place that could help define the city’s future. Prince George clearly has a need — and a desire, as evidenced by the recent turnout—for a central space where people can gather safely and enjoy cultural events.
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