Our Neighbourhood


The Millar Addition borders the Fraser River, and surrounds Fort George Park - one of the city's most beautiful and popular green spaces. It is a historic community, with its origins tracing back to the First Nation's settlement that existed along the banks of the Fraser. Today you will find a mix of lovely old character homes, smaller post-war houses undergoing renovations and upgrades, as well as some newer infill homes which are maintaining the character and charm of the neighbourhood. Narrow streets lined with beautiful elm and birch trees are unique to this part of the city.

The residents have built a true community, with a healthy mix of people - some who have lived here for 40 years while others are newer young families with children who attend the local school. People who represent all income levels and educational backgrounds call this neighbourhood home.

The Millar Addition welcomes the City into our backyard many times throughout the year. A number of the City's most significant outdoor events take place at Fort George Park including:
  • Children's Festival and Children's First Health Fair
  • Prince George Symphony in the Park and numerous other music festivals throughout the summer
  • Artist in the Park
  • Canada Day and BC Day celebrations
  • Aboriginal Day
  • BC Rivers and Rivermania
  • Labour Day Classic run
  • REAPS Annual Plant Sale
  • A variety of walks to raise awareness for health related causes

Cyclists, joggers and walkers enjoy the trail system that passes through, and office workers visit the park and boulevard during their lunch breaks. Families with children have access to the Sacred Heart Elementary School, and the Children's Choice Daycare. There are many other resources and attractions that are within our community or close by.

Challenges

The Millar Addition bears the brunt of serious environmental issues in Prince George, in particular the air pollution for which the City ranks amongst the top ten for particulate. With emmisions from 3 pulp mills, the Husky oil refinery and CN rail, our neighbourhood sits right in the pathway of this pollution. Through continued communication with other organizations and with the energy of group members we will continue to fight for our right to clean air and push for improvements for all residents of our city.

In addition, as a downtown community we also experience problems related to the drug trade and prostitution. We are currently seeing the construction of Friendship Lodge, a transitional housing unit along Queensway, and  have members of our community on their Board, and also are instituting a BlockWatch program.

We believe it is up to everyone to make this a better community.