Fort St John, British Columbia
Fort St. John is The Energetic City, located in the heart of majestic Peace River country. With it’s population at 19,000 it is the largest town in northeastern BC. It has a resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture, which make it a young and vibrant place to call home.
In March 1942 the construction of the Alaska Highway began and in a few short years Fort St. John’s population swelled to 2,000. With the completion of the Alaska Highway, only 8 months later in October 1942, the American troops left and the population dropped to 700.
On July 1, 1975 incorporation as a city took place and Fort St. John hasn’t looked back.
The city is rich in natural resources; mainly oil and gas, timber, hydroelectricity and agriculture. More grain, seed and honey is produced here than anywhere else in BC.
In March 1942 the construction of the Alaska Highway began and in a few short years Fort St. John’s population swelled to 2,000. With the completion of the Alaska Highway, only 8 months later in October 1942, the American troops left and the population dropped to 700.
On July 1, 1975 incorporation as a city took place and Fort St. John hasn’t looked back.
The city is rich in natural resources; mainly oil and gas, timber, hydroelectricity and agriculture. More grain, seed and honey is produced here than anywhere else in BC.
Alaska Highway Celebration Events
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Alaska Highway Road Show |
Cemetery Tour - Alaska Highway EditionMay 26th 2017 7:00pm
July 7th 2017 7:00pm Fort St John Cemetery-100 Ave For Info Contact : Heather or Evelynne 250-785-0430 The Alaska Highway RoadshowJuly 8th 2017 7:00pm
North Peace Cultural Centre For Info Contact : Heather or Evelynne 250-785-0430 "The Alcan Craze II"Local playright Debra Butler brings back the flavour of 1942 along the Alaska Highway
Sept 29th & 30th 2017 Oct 5th, 6th, 7th 2017 7:00pm - North Peace Cultural Centre For Info Contact : 250-785-1992 |
Travel & Tourism PresentationTravel and Tourism throughout the Alaska Highway History Presentation
Western Command Convoy Exhibit of Vehicles July 21st 2017 9:00am North Peace Musuem FSJ For Info Contact : Heather or Evelynne 250-785-0430 Rudy Schubert's Alaska Highway Photos ExhibitAug 20th to Nov 30th 2017
9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Sat North Peace Musuem FSJ For Info Contact : Heather or Evelynne 250-785-0430 |
