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Fort St. John is a city located in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The most populous municipality in the Peace River Regional District, the city encompasses a total area of about 22 km 2 (8.5 sq mi) with 21,465 residents recorded in the 2021 Census.
News. Sep 25 Council advocates at annual UBCM Convention. Sep 13 City's Development Services team moves to old RCMP Building. Sep 9 City and Fort St. John Arts Council Announces Winners of Bike Rack Design Contest. Sep 9 City launches Fire and Safety Self-Assessment Program.
Fort St. John is not only the largest city in the Northeast Region of BC; it is also the largest city in British Columbia situated along the world-famous Alaska Highway. If you are driving the highway, we invite you to stop in and explore all that Fort St. John has to offer.
- Brief History
- Building The Alaska Highway
- Fort St. John Fur Trade
The first documented exploration of this area by the European community was in 1793 when Alexander Mackenzie, travelling by canoe, passed through in search of a route to the Pacific Ocean. The following year, a trading post was established by the North West Company, making Fort St. John the oldest non-native settlement on the British Columbia mainl...
“The famous mosquitoes constituted only one difficulty which made life miserable for thousands of troops in the North Woods. Mud was so deep that even tractors were swallowed up, dust ankle high which rose in clouds like dense fog so that a convoy of trucks could be spotted from many miles away, jelly-like muskeg which had to be bridged with cordur...
1793 Sir Alexander McKenzie embarked on his historic journey to the Pacific Ocean. During his voyage he passed the mouth of the Pine River and noted the excellent potential for a future fur trading post. 1794 -1805The first fort, called Rocky Mountain Fort, was established along the Peace River at the mouth of the Pine River. Rocky Mountain Fort wa...
- Raistlin van Spronsen. Dawson Creek, Canada 5 contributions. FSJ LT Camp 2022. The Pomeroy Sports Centre is a must visit in FSJ. Being involved in the speed skating community across Northern British Columbia I'm always in different arenas across western Canada and the PSC is one of my favourites.
- Leslie. Fort St. John, Canada 3 contributions. A true Gem. Great museum, helped me learn more about the community. Very cool old buildings and exhibits inside.
- mklisowsky. Calgary, Canada 2 contributions. Nice family pool. Nice family pool with 2 water slides. Overall the place was clean and tidy. Mainly used the sauna and steam room, which were nice.
- coqroho. Armstrong, Canada 26 contributions. Beautiful. A bit of a scenic drive down dirt and gravel roads and a 10-15 min walk down to the lake but when you get there it is breathtakingly beautiful.
Jun 25, 2009 · Fort St John, BC, incorporated as a city in 1975, population 18 609 (2011c), 17 402 (2006c). The City of Fort St John is located in northeastern British Columbia, about 459 km north of PRINCE GEORGE. The origin of its name is probably related to the saint's day on which Fort St John was established.
Fort St. John is home to many city parks and green spaces for you to enjoy. From play time to picnics, we have a space for everyone! Centrally located Centennial Park is a main gathering place for community events and even hosts the local Farmer’s Market in the spring and summer months.
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