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A Guide to Fort St. John, British Columbia


Postmark- Fort St. John, British Columbia Location: on the Alaska Highway at Mile 47 - 56°15' N., 120° 51' W.
Population: 15,000 (city), 45,000 service area.

The economy is based on oil and gas exploration, lumbering and agriculture.



Hotels & Motels in Fort St. John
A complete listing, with addresses, contact numbers and Web site links.

Calendar of Events
A listing from the City of Fort St. John.

The main street of Fort St. John, British Columbia Charles Bedaux & 'The Champagne Expedition'
The story of one of the most bizarre of all northern expeditions, which passed though Fort St. John in 1934.

City of Fort St. John
A good summary of the city's economy, and cultural and recreational opportunities.

Fort St. John Airport
A brief look at the airport's history, services and facilities.

Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce
An introduction to the city's history, economy and tourist attractions.

Fort St. John - North Peace Museum
An illustrated tour of this excellent museum, from prehistory to the ongoing oil boom.

Fort St. John Weather
Current conditions and a 5-day forecast from Environment Canada (weatheroffice.com).

Frank Worth Beaton
The 1945 obituary of this famous Fort St. John pioneer, a Hudson's Bay Company trading post factor.

High & Wild Wilderness Safaris
Operating from a main lodge and 2 camps in the Muskwa-Kechika region, northwest of Fort St. John.

The History of Fort St. John
From mainland British Columbia's first white settlement to a vibrant modern city.

Monica Storrs
The story of the Fort St. John area missionary who became known as 'God's Galloping Girl'.

North Cariboo Air
Charter service is offered with a fleet of single- and multi-engine aircraft, from Cessna 206 to Twin Otter.


Sports Complex at Fort St. John, British Columbia, Mile 47 of the Alaska Highway
The swimming pool, arenas and curling rink at Centennial Park.



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