Fort Saint John (or Fort St. John) B.C. is located in the Peace River Regional District. Often referred to as the "Energetic City", Fort Saint John was originally established in 1794 as a trading post. Fort St. John is the oldest European-established settlement in present-day British Columbia. The town offers a strong local arts community with live theatre, dance, music and traveling shows at the 400-seat North Peace Cultural Center. There is also excellent shopping!
Things to do in Fort Saint John
Anglican Chapel of the Holy Cross
You will find this tiny chapel on the North Peace Museum grounds, built in 1934 by the Anglican missionary Monica Storrs. The site is recognizable by its 136-foot oil derrick. Call 604-787-0430 for more information.
9323 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC
Beatton Provincial Park
This Provincial Park is found in the rolling eastern foothills of the Rockies on the east side of Charlie Lake. It is beautifully set amongst poplar and spruce trees and features a beach, boating, swimming, and a campground. The aspen-lined hiking trails in Beatton Provincial Park double as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling routes. Snowshoeing and ice fishing are also popular activities within the park. Beatton boasts the best fishing for walleyes in British Columbia! The park is open all year and fees are collected from May to September. Call 250-787-3407 for more information.
Charlie Lake Provincial Park
Charlie Lake Provincial Park is situated on the southwestern shore of 13 km long Charlie Lake. Covering 92 hectares, the Park lies within the rolling landscape of the Interior Plains. Wander a forested trail, enjoy the developed beach, boat launch, fishing, playing field, hiking, and walking. If you like to fish, the Lake is famous for walleye and northern pike. In winter you can enjoy cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing. Located just 6 km north of Fort St. John, Call 250- 964-2243 for more information.
Dinosaur Lake
This manmade lake was created during the construction of two dams and today is a recreation area with a boat launch and hiking trails.
Lakepoint Golf & Country Club
This course in one of BC's hidden jewels. It is a favourite of golfers in Northern BC and the scenery found along this course is second to none, so bring your camera and clubs. Situated along the shores of Charlie Lake, this is an 18-hole par 72 Championship course. Call 250-785-5566 for more information.
Lido Theatre
A popular movie theatre Please call for movie times and pricing. Call 250-785-3425 for more information.
10156 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC
Lone Wolf Golf Club
This course fools everyone as it is a challenge for the best of golfers. This is a par 72, 18-hole course. Call 250-789-3711 for more information.
North Peace Cultural Centre
The North Peace Cultural Centre has been the centre of the Arts & Cultural Community since 1993. You will find the unique lobby and concourse that stretch for a city block. The Center has acquired "A Mall for the Arts" reputation. Paralleling 100th Street, and entering on 100th Avenue, you walk by the Peace Arts Gallery, Box Office and Administration, and the Cultured Cafe (our sidewalk style Bistro). The entrance to the Public Library is next or head upstairs to relax in our open loft that has a 270 degree view of the city. When you leave the back doors, you are on the next block. The Centre hosts hundreds of events every year, and is home to the Fort St. John Community Arts Council, The Peace Arts Gallery Society, internationally renowned Watt School of Irish Dance and a resident Community Choir, the Northern Community Singers. Call 877-785-1992 for more information.
10015 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC
North Peace Museum
The Museum features the history of the North Peace area and its early residents. Pioneer exhibits, a trappers cabin with an original fur press, and an Alaska Highway construction exhibit can all be found on display. Antique machinery, another symbol of Fort St. John's past, is displayed on the museum's grounds Call 604-787-0430 for more information.
9323 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC
Peace Canyon Dam
This dam is located at the outlet of the Peace River Canyon and is 23 km downstream from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, reusing the same water. Behind this Dam is a reservoir called Dinasaur Lake, named for the evidence of dinosaur fossils discovered during the dam's construction. Our Visitor's Centre will provide you with fascinating information about the area as well as models of the dinosaurs. Call 250-783-9943 for more information.
Peace River
The River offers access at many points along Highway 29 to the offering excellent fishing and canoeing in a picturesque setting. The mighty Peace River can be viewed in all its glory from the lookout point, which offers a breathtaking view of the Peace River Valley. North American's longest river system, the Mackenzie-Peace River system, flows over 4,200 kilometres from northern BC to the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic Ocean.
St. John Links Golf Course
This is Fort St. John's 'in town' nine-hole regulation golf course - 3,118 yards. The fairways are lined with spruce and poplar trees, and deer are frequent visitors. Call 250-785-9995 for more information.
12707 86th Street, Fort St. John, BC
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Visit the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and witness an incredible engineering feat! Located on the eastern tip of Williston Lake, it is constructed with rocky debris from a glacial moraine left from the last Ice Age. Visit the Visitor's Centre at for details on tours and information on generating electricity. The Center is open Victoria Day (May) weekend to the end of the Labour Day (September) long weekend daily 10am - 6pm. Call 250-783-5211 for more information.
World's Largest Glass Beehive
Guided tours of the world's largest glass beehive are available. You can watch honey being extracted from the hive in late July. Exit at the mile 42 marker