New Video for Arbor Bed and Breakfast in Prince George

Check out this video link done through Trip Advisor!  For more information about our B&B accommodation in Prince George, BC please go to www.arborbnb.cawww.arborbnb.ca.

Click here to watch the video.

Discount Accommodation in Prince George

The 2011 Bed and Breakfast season is coming to a close in Prince George!   Our off season and short term rental rates are now in effect.

We have decided to offer a special  price for all reservations for May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012.  All confirmed reservations made before December 31, 2011 will be at the 2011 not the 2012 rate.  To check our availability  and rates go to our Arbor Bed and Breakfast website.

A warm thank you to all our wonderful summer guests - it is just amazing who sits down at our table.  This year we had guests from The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, UK, Australia, Spain, France, Canada, the US AND for the first time Beijing.  Although English can sometimes be an issue it is just amazing what stories are told.

Fall is in full swing and  although we have had several frosts the gardens are still looking good.  The local colours are beautiful and we realize how lucky we are to live in a place so close to nature and at the same time have our lives so enriched by the wonderful B&B guests that pass through our door.

Growing Cucumbers in a Green House in North Central BC

Living in P:rince George BC growing cucumbers can be a bit hit and miss.  This year I did some reading and decided to do an experiment.  I planted 2 Sweet Slice Cucumber plants from seed.  After transplanting  they were placed in my green house and trained to grow up some twine.  I read of two  different methods of  "pruning" - both guaranteed to give greater yields and quality.  So the very unscientific Julie decided to do an experiment.  One plant with no pruning, one plant with the plant buds pruned out and one that had the buds, flowers and tentacles pruned out until there were seven leaves.

Sweet Slice Cucumber with no pruning

This is a picture taken August 8 of the Sweet Slice Cucumber with no pruning - just let it grow and fertilized regularly.  Today there is no sign of any baby cukes

Pruned until 7 leaves appeared

This is a picture taken August 8 of the Sweet Slice cucumber with pruning of the flower, bud and tentacle until there were 7 leaved.  We have a few flowers but not much in the way of fruit developing.

Just the leaf buds were pruned

This is the cucumber that had all the leaf buds pruned out.  We have already eaten one large very tasty cucumber and as you can see there are many more!  Now we have to admit that July was really lacking in heat and sunshine and that many have been a factor but it looks like I have found the pruning method that work best for Sweet Slice in my greenhouse.

One of our Breakfast Recipes at Arbor Bed and Breakfast

One of our most popular breakfasts at Arbor B&B in Prince George is our "Dutch Baby  Pancakes".  This morning we had guests from Reunion Island ( a beautiful place in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar).  The Dutch Baby Pancakes were a hit with seasonal strawberries, blueberries, orange zest and a topping of icing sugar.   The strange thing is none of our gusts from Holland have ever heard of "Dutch Baby Pancakes" prepared this way so we are a bit unsure where the name came from!  Many of our guests have requested the recipe so I have included it below:

Dutch Baby Pancakes ( per person)

• preheat the oven to 475F
• preheat individual casserole dishes ( approximately 6" in diameter)
• Spray with non-stick oil
• for each pancake put in a blender 1 egg, 1/4c flour, 1/4c milk and a pinch of salt - blend well on high
• Pour into the preheated casserole and cook 12 minutes ( they will rise up and brown)
• Turn out onto warm plates and fill with fruit in season.  Top with orange zest and a sprinkle of icing sugar
• This breakfast can be served as is for our "meatless" guests or accompanied with bacon
• For the Canadian touch I suggest a drizzle of maple syrup.

Bon Appetit!

A Web Marketing Video from Avelient

My friend Jeff Logan at Avelient is a Google Guru.  He recently posted a video on how to respond to a review on Google Places  which is very interesting.

Pidherny Bike Trails Prince George BC

Bikers, hikers, trail riders , naturalists and other outdoor enthusiasts who don't know about Pidherny Trails in the North Nechako Bench of Prince George ( right next to Arbor Bed and Breakfast) have a great experience waiting.  This 650 ha. area has been used year round for about 50 years.  It became an official established recreational site on Crown land two years ago.

The  International Mountain Biking Association is helping to give the trails the same standard as found in Whistler as to width and rating the difficulty with international signage of a green circle, blue square and black diamond.

Development of the trails locally is by the Prince George Cycling Club.   For a map of the trails click on the map.

World Baseball Challenge Prince George, BC July 8 - 17

The 2011 World Baseball challenge set for July 8 - July 17 offers world level excitement at Citizen field in Prince George. The opening game at 7 pm July 8 comes with the Sound Addiction good time rock and roll band starting the activities at 6pm.

Each day three world-level games will be played: at noon, 3pm, and 7pm ..  the semi-final games will be at 3pm and 7pm July 16 followed by the final game at 3pm July 17.

Prime seating tickets behind home plate at $199 while open seating tickets are $149 for the week and are available at Ticketmaster  .

Dominion Day at the Huble Homestead

Arbor Bed and Breakfast  just had guest leave from Cambridge England this morning.  They are ardent bird watchers and extremely well travelled.  Yesterday they headed up Highway 97 from prince George to visit a destination they had researched on the internet - it was the Huble Homestead  which is located 40 kilometers north of Prince George, BC on Highway 97.

They were absolutely entralled with the restorations and particularly commented that the bonus is it was authentic and not "overdone".  They also appreciated that the Homestead was staffed with volunteers.  This is one of the many interesting daytrips close to Prince George and is included in the Golden Raven Tour.

On Dominion Day ( July 1) there are special celebrations at the Huble Homestead from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Canada Day in Prince George, B.C.

Come & join our fantastic outdoor birthday party. Entertainment features 5 hrs of non-stop performances, a craft fair, children's activities, a native cemetery & miniature railway train rides. Ethnic food concessions offer a variety of dishes from around the world.   All this is at Fort George Park Prince George BC from noon to 7pm.

Bring the whole gang out to help the staff of Huble Homestead celebrate Canada's 144th in traditional Huble style! Be sure to check out pioneer demonstrations like ice cream making, enter Dad in the pie-eating competition, and laugh at the kids as they play old-fashioned games like the egg toss. This event is guaranteed to have lots of prizes, complimentary birthday cake, and plenty of entertainment for the entire family, so make sure you join us on the holiday Friday!

Barkerville  is Open for the 2011 Season! 

Today, Barkerville is a historic site like no other...

Unlike many gold rush towns from this era - which have long disappeared - Barkerville remains a thriving place, rich in history and full of life.  You can tour the town with one of the colourful characters from Barkerville’s past, watch the notorious Judge Begbie strike fear into the hearts of history’s criminals, witness authentic gold rush theatre, and see a real Cornish Waterwheel in action.  Pan for gold with your family and friends, visit Barkerville’s well preserved Chinatown, and go back to school in the 1800s.  Or, learn about the town at your own pace by visiting our historic buildings and beautiful displays.  Our town's merchants, restaurants and accommodations will provide you with everything you need for a genuinely comfortable trip into the province's past.

Events that are planned for the 2011 season are  Theatre Royal Gala June 18th, Dominion Day Celebrations July 1, Arts Wells, July 29 - August 1,  Williams Creek Sports Day August 6,  and the Mid Autumn Festival August 20th .


New this year is the Barkerville Cowboy and Drover Jubilee September 9 - 11.


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Barkverville is located about 2 hours south west of Prince George.  This is a perfect day trip while staying at Arbor Bed and Breakfast.








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New High Season Two Night Special

Our off season "Two Nighter" was such a hit that we have decided to continue  the special.  Book two consecutive nights accommodation at Arbor B&B in Prince George, B.C. for  $185 ( no taxes charged ).
 Enjoy all the amenities of our award winning B&B at a discount rate.

Book soon as the summer is filling up quickly.  If you book directly with our online reservations: Mention the two night discount in the "Additional Notes" and we will adjust your rate with the confirmation.

We are a Quilter Magnet

We always have  very interesting guests at Arbor B&B in Prince George!  I have been in the fabric /sewing/quilting business since the late 1980's and have been a sewer for almost - good grief - 50 years ( I started young).  In the last two weeks we have had ardent sewers/quilters from all over the world!  Lindy from Queensland who we had last night has exactly the same sewing/embroidery machine that I do - the Husqvarna Viking SE.  Ramona from Vernon who has been with us all week has a Husqvarna Viking Designer One USB and has trained as a Sulky Educator.  Gayle from Ricmond is a member of the Richmond Quilters Guild and loves traditional Quilting.  Anne from Red Deer Quilts all her Quilts by hand.  So Often I wonder how people end up in our B&B - how did they know I have a life long love of fabrics ( and a very serious habit).  The answer is I need to create a new page on our Bed and Breakfast Website about my love of sewing and projects I have done.  Ohhh for the time.

Attached is a small collage quilt done through a course at Quilt University  called Flower Power .  the collage was just a quick exercise in working from a photo and I really liked it.

Discount Two Night Accommodation in Prince George

The "High Season" is here for the Bed and Breakfast.  The greenhouse is in use, the bulbs are up, the furniture is on the deck ... let the season begin.  At Arbor B&B we are offering an amazing discount for those booking a two night stay.  Enjoy all the amenities of our regular rate at a special rate of two nights for $175.  Of course this offer is subject to availability. 

QR Codes!

The BC Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Guild has just published their new brochure.  This is a very professional  booklets with all the members of the Guild in BC.  The new excitement is the inclusion of QR Codes both for the whole brochure and each individual region.

These handy little square codes can be read by most smart phones with a QR Code scanner.  So here you have a paper advertising product with a direct link to the mobile website via the QR code.

Arbor Bed and Breakfast in Prince George  has their own QR Code   which links to our website.  We hope that all our future printed advertising materials will have our code.  Get out your smart phone and give this a try.

Theatre Northwest Prince George BC

The last play of the 2010-2011 season, Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun  started April 14, 2011 and runs to May 5, 2011. 

"This is the story of an extraordinary friendship between a 35 year old mentally challenged man and a pregnant and broke unemployed school teacher. Together and apart they struggle with the endless challenges of life – from the uncertainties of employment to the mysterious contents of cereal boxes. Their misadventures are both touching and hilarious as their luck keeps changing from good to bad and back again."

“A masterpiece!”
– Orangeville Citizen
“Smacks with laughs and heart.”
- Kitchener-Waterloo Record
“The perfect blend of comedy and drama.”
- Theatre in London

For ticket  and season Pass information go to  http://www.theatrenorthwest.com/seasonpasses.html 

Theatre Northwest is located in the Parkhill Center in Prince George a short 5 minutes drive from Arbor Bed and Breakfast  in Prince George.

Prince George Iceman Sunday February 13th

Experience Prince George's Ultimate Multi Sport Event.  For more information and to register go to   the Prince George Iceman  Web Page.   Arbor Bed and Breakfast  is located less than 15 minutes from Otway Ski Trails and offers a wonderful place to stay if you are coming to town for your competition.  We even have an outdoor hot tub to use at the end of the day!.