Fort St. John, Administrative center in northeastern British Columbia, Canada
Fort St. John extends across 22 square kilometers at an elevation of 690 meters, serving as the primary municipality in the Peace River Regional District.
The settlement began as Rocky Mountain House trading post in 1794, making it the earliest European establishment in present-day British Columbia.
The North Peace Cultural Centre contains a municipal library and art gallery, providing educational and artistic resources for the regional population.
The city stands at Mile 47 of the Alaska Highway, connecting travelers between Dawson Creek, British Columbia and Delta Junction, Alaska.
The population maintains a median age of 32 years, marking residents approximately nine years younger than the British Columbia provincial average.
Location: Peace River Regional District
Inception: December 1947
Elevation above the sea: 690 m
Website: https://fortstjohn.ca
GPS coordinates: 56.25250,-120.84639
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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