District of Fort St. James Information

Located on the south shore of Stuart Lake in central British Columbia, Fort St. James is a municipality of 1400 residents and occupies lands that have been home of the Nak'azdli Whut'en people since time immemorial. The community is defined by the welcoming character and fun spirit of the people who live here as well as the beauty of the surrounding waters landscapes, and natural environments. Fort St. James is a service centre for the region, offering a variety of retail stores, restaurants, banking, services, accommodations, and government offices. A College of New Caledonia campus, accompanied by three elementary schools and a high school provide quality education opportunities and the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Stuart Lake Hospital will soon enhance access to a range of health care services in the community. The municipality and surrounding region offer an abundance of year-round recreational activities including hunting, fishing, trails for biking, hiking, motor sports, water sports, marina, and snow and ice sports. The community boasts an array of volunteer-driven organizations and services including a ski hill, golf course, theatre and medical clinic. Local organizations are very active and host events and fundraisers throughout the year including dances, dinners, theatre and concerts, workshops, tournaments and parades.