British Columbia

Prince George centennial events to check out

March 6, 2015 marks Prince George, B.C.'s centennial, and CBC is there to celebrate.

In the area? Check out these fun events to celebrate Prince George's 100th birthday

It was a packed house at Prince George's Cafe Voltaire for the live broadcast of B.C. Almanac with host Gloria Macarenko. (CBC)

March 6, 2015 marks Prince George, B.C.'s centennial, and CBC is there to celebrate.

On Friday, B.C. Almanac and Daybreak North were broadcast live from Books and Company in Prince George, and CBC and the City of Prince George have other events planned over the weekend.

5 events to celebrate Prince George's centennial

Science Smart with Johanna Wagstaffe
March 7, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. PT   
Exploration Place

Bring the family for a kid-friendly Science Smart experience with CBC Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe.

Railway and Forestry Museum
March 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The museum will be hosting free special events through the day.

CBC Meet and Greet
March 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Exploration Place

Meet your favourite CBC personalities, Russell Bowers, Carolina de Ryk, Gloria Macarenko and Johanna Wagstaffe.

Thaumatrope making
March 8, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Two Rivers Gallery

Create your own Thaumatrope, a 19th century optical illusion — and a fun toy!

Vinyl Cafe
March 8, 3 p.m.

Take part in a live recording of CBC's Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean. (Tickets available at TicketMaster)