Seymour is a quiet, classic neighbourhood with central convenience. It is one of the mid-century neighbourhoods that helped shape modern Prince George. During a period of growth after the 1950s, the city approved several new subdivisions including Seymour, Spruceland, and Highland between roughly 1958 and 1965 as part of planned urban expansion.
The name “Seymour” likely connects to Mary Margaret “Granny” Seymour, a well-known northern BC pioneer and herbal healer and was widely respected in early communities. Granny Seymour practiced traditional herbal medicine, using natural remedies like mold, pine pitch, and other simple treatments to care for injuries and infections. She also served as a midwife to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families, helping bring many babies into the world in the early days of Prince George. Remarkably independent, she lived alone well past 100, splitting her own wood and walking miles to church, and when she passed away in 1966 at the age of 114, local newspapers remembered her as a true legend.
Unlike the older downtown grid layouts, these newer neighbourhoods were designed with curving streets, quieter residential pockets, and community parks, which was considered more modern and family-friendly planning at the time. It is also well established.
The homes in this neighbourhood are mostly 1960s-1970s builds, with some updated or infill homes from later decades. You'll find split-level, rancher-style, bungalows with basements, and a few larger updated family homes here. Lots are generally larger than the newer subdivisions with established landscaping and mature trees. The houses average around 3-4 bedrooms with detached garages or carports. This appeals to buyers who want character and space rather than brand-new cookie-cutter construction.
One of Seymour’s quiet strengths is access to parks ranging from Seymour Park to other nearby parks such as Freeman Park, Carrie Jane Gray Park, and Elroy Garden Park. These parks help give the neighbourhood that many people look for.
One reason Seymour remains popular is location, location, location! You’re tucked into a quiet residential pocket but minutes from everything. Super close to the largest high school in Prince George: PGSS and also across from College of New Caledonia. It is also very close to Masich Place Stadium. Nearby commercial areas include: Spruceland Shopping Centre, Pine Centre Mall, Save-On Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart and local restaurants.
It’s the kind of neighbourhood where people tend to stay once they move in.
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