Offering breathtaking views of surrounding mountain peaks, rivers and valleys, Princeton is all about playtime. Where the town ends, the accessibility of wilderness begins right out your doorstep. Go in any direction and you’ll find endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits, from camping, hiking and lakeside fun in the summer to snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing in the winter. With easy access to pristine provincial parks, rustic recreation sites, wide open forestry roads and historic heritage trails, there's an adventure awaiting for everyone!

The welcoming downtown core hosts an array of shops, restaurants, and boutiques for your local shopping needs. Some familiar retail stores include Save On Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Home Hardware, Lordco Auto Parts, Fields, Work & Play, etc. There's also a diverse set of restaurants, bars & coffee houses for excellent eating and social settings. Major financial institutions include CIBC and Valley First Credit Union.

Princeton offers plenty of relaxing park spaces including a children's water park, Veteran’s Town Square, Riverside Park, Memorial sports park and numerous smaller neighbourhood parks and playgrounds throughout the community.

Several clubs and groups are run throughout the town with an array of interests including Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56, the Princeton Golf Club, Rotary Club, etc. The "Princeton Posse" is the local Junior “B” hockey team where proud fans can watch exciting games at the arena.