Business in Fort St. John

More than 18,000 people, mostly young families with children, call Fort St. John home.

The City, located in the heart of majestic Peace River country, is the largest regional service center in northeastern BC, servicing 64,000 people in outlying areas. A safe, clean and nourishing community, it is an excellent place to live, raise families, do business, have fun and retire.

Fort St. John offers prospective investors and business operators an array of benefits as the City successfully delivers on its spirit of exploration of ideas, opportunities and improvement. 

A hub for enterprise and excitement

The most important center for enterprise in the northeast region of British Columbia, Fort St. John's key industries are oil and gas, agriculture and forestry. Area residents, Fort St. John's greatest assets, are skilled employees, entrepreneurs, franchise owners and wealth creators. An excellent transportation network of air, rail and highway links keep Fort St. John plugged in to major markets in British Columbia, Alberta and beyond.