Explore Fort St. John & the Peace Region
Known as the Energetic City, Fort St. John combines the welcoming feel of a northern community with year-round recreation, local history and the wide-open landscapes of British Columbia’s Peace Region. Whether you have a few hours between workdays or a full day to explore, there are plenty of ways to experience the area.
Discover nearby parks and trails, learn about the history of the North Peace, catch a game or performance, or head beyond the city for outdoor adventures in every season. Stonebridge Inn & Suites provides a convenient home base for discovering Fort St. John and the surrounding region.
Beatton Provincial Park
Escape into the outdoors at Beatton Provincial Park, located on the shores of Charlie Lake just outside Fort St. John. Explore hiking trails, enjoy a picnic by the water, or spend a summer afternoon swimming and fishing. When winter arrives, the park becomes a popular destination for cross-country skiing and other seasonal adventures.
Fish Creek Community Forest
You don't have to travel far to enjoy a little northern nature. Fish Creek Community Forest features approximately five kilometres of walking trails suitable for a range of abilities, along with interpretive signs throughout the forest. It's an easy option for a morning walk, an evening outdoors or some downtime between activities in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John North Peace Museum
Discover the people, industries and events that shaped Fort St. John and the North Peace Region. The museum explores Indigenous history, the fur trade, agricultural settlement, construction of the Alaska Highway and the development of the region's oil and gas industry, with exhibits that bring northern British Columbia's history to life.
Pomeroy Sport Centre
One of Fort St. John's signature recreation facilities, the Pomeroy Sport Centre is a hub for hockey, speed skating, tournaments and community events. The impressive complex features two NHL-sized ice surfaces, an indoor Olympic-sized long-track speed skating oval and a 340-metre indoor walking track, making it a particularly important destination for visiting athletes and sports families.
Centennial Park
Spend some time in the heart of Fort St. John at Centennial Park, a central gathering place for recreation and community events throughout the year. The park features green space, an accessible playground, parkour area and Rotary Spray Park, and regularly hosts celebrations and seasonal events including Canada Day and the High on Ice Winter Festival.
North Peace Cultural Centre
Experience Fort St. John's local arts and culture scene at the North Peace Cultural Centre in the heart of downtown. The centre is home to live theatre, concerts, community performances and special events, along with Peace Gallery North and the Fort St. John Public Library. Check the current schedule to see what's happening during your stay.