Fort St. James, District municipality in British Columbia, Canada.
Fort St. James stands on the southeastern shore of Stuart Lake, serving as a regional center in the Bulkley-Nechako district at 700 meters elevation.
Simon Fraser established this settlement in 1806 as a North West Company trading post, which later became the administrative hub for Hudson's Bay Company.
The National Historic Site preserves multiple structures from the 1880s, demonstrating the interactions between European traders and the Carrier First Nations.
The municipal services operate from 477 Stuart Drive West, with direct access via Highway 27 and connections to three regional airports.
The settlement maintained its position as an active trading post for 146 years until 1952, representing one of British Columbia's earliest European establishments.
Location: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Inception: 1806
Elevation above the sea: 700 m
Website: http://www.fortstjames.ca
Website: http://fortstjames.ca
GPS coordinates: 54.44310,-124.25400
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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