Celebrating the Cutbanks
Monday, October 22, 2012 @ 10:20 AM
Interpretive sign along Heritage River Trail, along with four banners that will be set up along highway 97 – photo-250NEWS
Prince George, B.C.- No matter where a Prince George resident may travel, when they return to Prince George, the sight of the Nechako River Cutbanks sends a signal that says “home”.
This morning, this visible natural feature has been recognized with a special heritage sign (on the south side of the Nechako River). The sign on the Heritage River Trail system will be augmented by a series of banners that will soon be up along the Highway 97 bypass.
The four banners depict scenes along the Cutbanks featuring animals the artist often sees along the banks of the Nechako River.
The Nechako River Cutbanks were formed some 9,000 years ago when a glacial lake drained. They have become one of the most dominant natural features of the City, and were formerly the home of the downhill summer sand ski event called Sandblast. That event came to an ened in 2004 when three people were injured .
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Just an observation. I noticed that there is quite a bit of vegetation on the cut banks in recent years. They were bald not too many years ago. Although nice to look at no matter what.
The cut banks are a nice natural feature for PG to have, but there is problem with what sits directly across the Nechako from them. That whole area could be SO much nicer and actually be a bit of a gem for the city if the heavy industry ever relocates.
Cities all over the world celebrate their waterfront areas and turn them into places that people want to go. Not in PG. Heck, would a tourist travelling through PG even know there were two rivers running through town?
the sight of the Nechako River Cutbanks sends a signal that says âhomeâ.
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I al;ways think of Queen Green when I get home. I have never considered thinking of the Cut Banks. They look awfull sandy and slippery to me. Kinda like the Qeen.
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I have trouble remembering we have two rivers, until I have to cross one.
The Foothills bridge is actually a pretty lousy one since it is difficult to see the river as one crosses the bridge.
The twinnig of the Fraser River bridge has made visibility of the river worse as well.
You would think with the Fraser and Nechako being such dinky little rivers, they could make the bridges a little more appealing in order to take advantage of the view, etc.
It’s certainly not like the ones I take over to New York State when crossing the St. Lawrence and all you see is sky as you climb for what seems like an eternity.
Funny how the nicest bridge now in PG is actually a replica of what used to be the nicest bridge in PG. It’s in Cottonwood Park for those of you who haven’t seen it yet. I was actually quite pleased to see how it was fit into the rest of the park.
Article: “Celebrating the Cutbanks”
Comment #1: On topic and positive
Comment #2: “Cutbanks are nice…but…
Comment #3: wow, really?
Comment #4: …lousy bridges…
Comment #5: Nicest bridge in town is in the waterfront park that in comment #2 same person said..” Cities all over the world celebrate their waterfront areas and turn them into places that people want to go. Not in PG. Heck,….”
Nice positive article Opinion 250. Its all about perspective I guess.
One small park does not make a celebration ;)
Thats all we have NMG . The rest are all dggie parks. On ly in Prince George.
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The rest are not doggie parks.
Connaught Hill Park
Rainbow Park
Eskers Park
Ferguson Lake Park
Cranbrook Hill Greenaway
Forest for the World
Moore’s Meadows
Fort George Park
Cottonwood Island Park
Instead of sitting around posting negatives, I suggest you put your hat on and take a stroll around the many gems the city has to offer. Yes only in Prince George.
Maybe our time would be better spent watching the road while going over our bridges anyway. ;)
Lol. Good point VestedInterest.
I saw a whole pile of covered bridges in New Hampshire this summer that were very appealing. Oddly enough, most of them actually blocked the view of the rivers completely. Of course, the actual structures themselves were very neat to behold.
I wonder if people driving through Banff, Jasper or the Oregon coast even sneak a peak at the scenery while they are driving?
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