I live in Prince George, B.C. It's in the middle of the Province - same distance to the USA border to the South as it is to the USA & Yukon borders to the North. Same distance to Prince Rupert in the West as it is to the Alberta border to the East. It's a shorter drive time to the Alberta border due to straighter roads to the East.

Vancouver is a mere 8 hour drive to the South as well as 8 hours & a bit to Edmonton to the East in Alberta.

"shirt lifting pillow biter" - LOL.
I think perhaps Margaret's kid is one as well.