Fort St. James | British Columbia - 1000 Towns of Canada
Top 11 Places to Visit in Fort St. James | British Columbia
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Region:
Stuart Lake
Known For:
Stuart Lake | Fort St. James National Historic Site | Cottonwood Island Park | Hudson’s Bay Company history | Lakeside views
Best For:
Heritage Sites | Lake Days | Fishing | Northern Stops
Fort St. James National Historic Site
- Address: 280 Kwah Rd W, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0
- Phone: 250-996-7191 ext 25
- Website: Visit Fort St. James National Historic Site
- Description: This site is a fully restored, century-old Hudson’s Bay Company post that details the civilization of Canada over a century ago.
Paarens Beach Provincial Park
- Address: Bulkley-Nechako C, BC V0J 1P0
- Phone: 250-964-3489
- Website: Visit Paarens Beach Provincial Park
- Description: A relatively easy drive park with free parking, campgrounds, a large beach, children’s play structure, and a boat launch.
Our Lady of God Hope Church
- Address: Lakeshore Dr, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0
- Website: Visit Our Lady of God Hope Church
- Description: Built in 1873, this is the third oldest church in BC and the first Catholic mission north of Williams Lake.
Cottonwood Park
- Address: 711 Stuart Dr. W, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0
- Phone: 250-996-8233
- Website: Visit Cottonwood Park
- Description: The town’s flagship park overlooking Stuart Lake, known for sunrises, sunsets, and Northern lights views.
Pat Gauthier Studio
- Address: 4052 Frost Rd, Fort St. James, British Columbia V0J 1P0
- Website: Visit Pat Gauthier Studio
- Description: An artist studio focusing on various painting styles located in Fort St. James.
Nation Lakes Provincial Park
- Address: Nation Lakes Provincial Park, Bulkley-Nechako C, BC V0J 2H0
- Website: Visit Nation Lakes Provincial Park
- Description: A paradise for canoeists with extensive waterways and channels among four lakes.
Mount Pope Provincial Park
- Address: Bulkley-Nechako C, BC
- Website: Visit Mount Pope Provincial Park
- Description: A popular destination for hikers and rock climbers with a viewpoint of British Columbia's scenery.
Sowchea Bay Provincial Park
- Address: Bulkley-Nechako C, British Columbia
- Phone: 250-964-3489
- Website: Visit Sowchea Bay Provincial Park
- Description: A smaller lakeside park ideal for camping with reservable and non-reservable spots.
Miguel’s Pizza
- Address: 431 Stuart Dr W, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0
- Phone: 250-996-0303
- Website: Visit Miguel’s Pizza
- Description: A family-owned restaurant offering pizza, wings, paninis, pasta, and more since 1999.
Little Jimmy Fry’s Ice Cream
- Address: 118 Kwah Rd W, Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0
- Phone: 250-996-7575
- Website: Visit Little Jimmy Fry’s Ice Cream
- Description: A destination for ice cream lovers with a wide variety of flavors and options.
Murray Ridge Ski Area
- Phone: 250-996-8515
- Website: Visit Murray Ridge Ski Area
- Description: A small ski resort managed by Fort St. James, featuring over 20 ski runs.