Why go
- City in British Columbia.
- Served by Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ).
- Home to roughly 24,200 people.
History
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 km2 (8.5 sq mi) with 21,465 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Located at Mile 47 of the Alaska Highway, it is one of the largest cities between Dawson Creek, British Columbia and Delta Junction, Alaska. Established in 1794 as a trading post, Fort St. John is the oldest European-established settlement in present-day British Columbia. The city is served by the Fort St. John Airport. The municipal slogan is Fort St. John: The Energetic City.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- WestJet WS (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Calgary, Vancouver
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vancouver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXJ has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort Nelson, Prince George).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort St. John, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.