relaxing, a steam at the North Peace Leisure Centre followed by a great meal and a night of live theatre at the 413-seat North Peace Cultural Centre is in store before cozying up in one of the various accommodation choices from bed and breakfast options to hotels and motels. available at the Visitor Centre located in the heart of Fort St. John. Here you will also find Centennial Park, which includes several of the major recreation facilities: North Peace Arena, North Peace Leisure Pool, Kids Arena, Fort St. John Curling Club, Fort St. John Rotary Spray Park, Formal Gardens, Linda Johnson Speed Skating Oval, Fort St. John - North Peace Centre, and acres of green space. Picnic tables, volleyball net and playground are all available. round sports facilities that provide venues to a very active sports community. From hockey to soccer and martial arts, there are sports to suit a wide variety of interests. There is also the opportunity to check out many sports on a provincial or national level as Fort St. John has played host to several large sporting events, such as the Northern BC Winter Games, Canadian Junior Speed Skating Championships and the Provincials for hockey, volleyball and curling, to name a few. hiking and camping opportunities in northern pike. John ‚ North Peace Museum offers a look back at the pioneer days of Fort St. John from the start of oil and gas exploration in the area to the construction of the Alaska Highway. If you prefer your history on the move, facilities. It's a great place for a picnic! Visit Fort St. John and celebrate the best of winter at Northern BC's largest winter carnival. Featuring the only NICA Sanctioned BC Ice Carving Championship, amateur and professional Ice Carvers come from around the globe to compete for over $15,000 in prizes. Other family friendly events include a snow golf tournament, snowmobile show and shine, curling bonspiel, ice fishing derby, entertainment and more! |