The fast-growing Peace River Region is centred on the city of Fort St. John, a hub of economic activity that has been spurring the region’s progress for years.

In 2019, $8.9 billion in energy exports, 80% of BC’s grain products and 38% of BC’s hydroelectric power came form the Northeast region. Fort St. John sees 300,000 tourists annually, who join 21,465 residents in enjoying the great outdoors, festivals and 304 sunny days per year.

Young and Ambitious

Built on oil and gas, mining operations, forestry and agriculture, Fort St. John is the backbone of stable employment, including fast-growing opportunities in the service and retail trades. Compared with Canada’s median age of 41.6, Fort St. John’s young population (median age 34) is hard-working, welcoming and outdoorsy, enjoying a 69.2% employment rate and $106,000 median household income, the seventh highest in Canada and second highest in BC. They take full advantage of the city’s four distinct seasons with long summer days by the lake and crisp bluebird winters perfect for hitting the ski trails.

Current Opportunities

Recent private investments are fuelling economic growth and diversity in Fort St. John. These include Parkwood, a 600-acre mixed-use master-planned community; Surerus Industrial Park, a 90-acre industrial subdivision with easy highway access; and The Landing, a multi-phase retail development, The Station, a 207-acre residential and commercial subdivision fronting the Alaksa Highway.

Getting to Fort St. John

Fort St. John offers daily flights to major cities, a robust highway network, and rail and port access, making travel to the city effortless from 96 international destinations. In fact, it is closer to Asia-Pacific markets than BC’s lower mainland.

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