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the lifestyle and culture of the indigenous Carrier tribe. The facility is filled with modern
exhibits that go beyond the meaning of a museum in the usual sense. You'll find a tech-
nological dinosaur display, a small IMAX-style theater, high-speed Internet terminals, and
many hands-on exhibits. Among the items on display in the History Hall are many stuffed
and mounted specimens of wild animals and birds native to British Columbia—including
two towering grizzly bears in the foyer—fine crafts of the local Carrier people, an impress-
ive stern-wheeler anchor, snowshoes, guns, horrific animal traps and other relics of the fur
trade, artifacts from early sawmilling days, an old buggy, mock-ups of early business estab-
lishments, and a hands-on Science Centre.
Exploration Place is within Fort George Park, a 36-hectare (90-acre) riverside site
where Simon Fraser established Fort George in 1807. Walking trails lead through the park
along the Fraser River and to the Indian Burial Grounds.
Two Rivers Gallery
The architecturally stunning Two Rivers Gallery (725 Civic Plaza, corner of 10th Ave. and
Dominion St., 250/614-7800, 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat., noon-5pm Sun., adult $7.50, senior $6,
child $3) is Prince George's major cultural attraction. The permanent collection is the main
drawcard, but temporary shows that change every 4-5 weeks are included in the admission
fee. It's also a good place to buy high-quality local artwork at a reasonable price. Look
for paintings, sculpture, pottery, beadwork, woven and painted silk items, and jewelry. On
Thursday, admission is free after 3pm, and the gallery stays open until 9pm.