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Located in the heart of majestic Peace River country, Fort St John called is the largest regional service center in northeastern BC, servicing 60,000 people in the City. Its nickname, The Energetic City, reflects not only its large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture, but also the vitality of its residents are keen to live and work in a community that gives back so much.

Since its beginning in 1794 as a trading post,

Fort St. John has grown with opportunities like the completion of the Alaska Highway in 1942 that sparked a population boom and the discovery of high-grade oil in 1951 that set the City’s course as British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Capital. The region has the largest gas fields in North America. Modern day pioneers continue to bring a fresh spirit of exploration, innovation and community to the City that has successfully and responsibly managed the bounty of opportunities around it.

The North Peace region produces 38% of British Columbia’s hydroelectricity power and is home to 90% of the grain, 95% of canola, and 30% of honey production in all of British Columbia. In addition to traditional livestock production, 75% of the provincial bison herds lives here.

Fort St. John attracts over 100,000 tourists a year with wilderness and eco-adventures, as well as hunting and fishing.

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Our activities

BBQ supper followed by a campfire with local folks talking about the area history and sharing a laugh.