2012 People’s Choice Awards Winners: Northern BC & Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural People’s Choice Awards in Northern BC & Cariboo Chilcotin Coast!

We’re delighted to unveil the hidden gems in Northern BC & Cariboo Chilcotin Coast that earned top marks from BC voters.

Check out the winners, you might even find some new and exciting places right outside your door!

Best Cafe

Winner: Bear's Paw Café, Wells

1st Runner Up: Starbucks Coffee Company (Various Locations)

2nd Runner Up: Gecko Tree Café & Catering, Williams Lake

Best Restaurant

Winner: Mr Mikes Steakhouse & Bar, Prince George

1st Runner Up: North 54, Prince George

2nd Runner Up: Carmen's Restaurant, Williams Lake

Best Grocery Store

Winner: Save-On-Foods (Various Locations)

1st Runner Up: Real Canadian Wholesale Club (Various Locations)

2nd Runner Up: Safeway (Various Locations)

Best Health Food Store

Winner: Ave Maria Health Food & Specialties, Prince George

1st Runner Up: Health Food Centre, Dawson Creek

2nd Runner Up: Sta-Well Health Foods Store, Williams Lake

Best Spa

Winner: King Pacific Lodge, Princess Royal Island

1st Runner Up: Eloquence Spa & Salon, Williams Lake

2nd Runner Up: Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, Jesmond

Best Sports Store

Winner: Stride & Glide Sports, Prince George

1st Runner Up: Red Shreds Bike & Board Shed, Williams Lake

2nd Runner Up: Sport Chek (Various Locations)

Best Home Decor Store

Winner: JYSK (Various Locations)

1st Runner Up: Art Knapp Plantland Home & Garden, Prince George

2nd Runner Up: J.J. Springer & Company, Prince George

Best Hardware Store

Winner: The Northern, Prince George

1st Runner Up: Home Depot (Various Locations)

2nd Runner Up: Rona (Various Locations)

Best Park/Public Garden

Winner: Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park, Fort Nelson

1st Runner Up: Sunken Gardens, Prince Rupert

2nd Runner Up: Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park, Atlin

Best Tourist Attraction

Winner: Barkerville Historic Town, Barkerville

1st Runner Up: Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay, Haida Gwaii

2nd Runner Up: Caledonia Nordic, Prince George

Best Accommodation

Winner: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, Bella Coola

1st Runner Up: The Lodge at Chilko Lake

2nd Runner Up: The Aspen Inn, Smithers

Best Camp Site

Winner: Ten Mile Lake Campground, Quesnel

1st Runner Up: Furlong Bay Campground, Lakelse Lake Provincial Park

2nd Runner Up: Robert's Roost RV Park, Quesnel

Best Golf Course

Winner: Aberdeen Glen Golf Club, Prince George

1st Runner Up: 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures, 108 Mile Ranch

2nd Runner Up: Copper Point Golf Club, Windermere Valley

Best Bar/Pub

Winner: Earls Kitchen & Bar, Prince George

1st Runner Up: Oliver Street Bar & Grill, Williams Lake

2nd Runner Up: Northern Bar & Grill, Fernie

Best Live Music Venue

Winner: Nancy O's Restaurant, Prince George

1st Runner Up: The Lido Theatre, Fort St John

2nd Runner Up: Boitanio Park, Williams Lake

Best Local Festival

Winner: Discovery Coast Music Festival, Bella Coola

1st Runner Up: Riverboat Days, Terrace

2nd Runner Up: High On Ice, Fort St John

Best Hair Salon

Winner: Razors Edge Hair Studio & Day Spa, Prince George

1st Runner Up: Shine, Prince George

2nd Runner Up: Eloquence Spa & Salon, Williams Lake

Best Clothing Store

Winner: Winners (Various Locations)

1st Runner Up: Warehouse One (Various Locations)

2nd Runner Up: Penningtons (Various Locations)

More winners from across BC!

Check out more winners from the other parts of BC:

Vancouver & the Lower Mainland

Vancouver Island

The Interior Region (BC Rockies & the Okanagan)