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About Fort St. John, BC

Fort St. John sits on the Alaska Highway in the Peace region, a natural pit stop for anyone heading north to the Yukon or Alaska, with Highway 97 linking it south to Dawson Creek and Prince George. Locals make quick runs to Taylor, just 17 km south across the Peace River, while Dawson Creek and Hudson Hope make for easy day trips. YXJ airport is only 9 km from downtown, and EV charging is available in town, handy given how far apart services get out here. One fun detail: downtown sits right on a bluff overlooking the Peace River valley.

Where is Fort St. John, BC on the map?

Fort St. John, BC is in Canada, at 56.246, -120.848 - about 17 km north-west of Taylor, BC.

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The closest airport to Fort St. John, BC is Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport, 9 km (about 11 min by car).

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