Economic Development

Fort St. John, BC’s Energy Capital, located in the heart of the majestic Peace River country. Known locally as the “Energetic City” it is a community that is home to some 20,000 residents working in one of the resource industries or service enterprises that give this community its culture. Fort St. John supports a trading area of more than 69,000 people in the city and outlying service region. The population is dynamic, young and energetic. With a median age of 31.4, Fort St. John is one of the youngest municipalities in Canada.

Active Developments

View active and approved developments.

Business and Investment Assistant

Access critical market research.

City-owned Properties

View properties that we strategically acquire and sell for the benefit of the community.

Energizing our Future

The Social and Economic Development Framework for Fort St. John.

Investing in our Downtown

Supporting the economic, social and cultural heart of the city.

Investment Ready Community Profile

Invest in Fort St. John.

Love Fort St. John

Check out our thriving small business community.

Mayor's Standing Committee on Community Economic Recovery

Focused on recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Move Up Here

Learn what makes Fort St. John BC's best-kept secret! With endless recreation, affordable living, and big-city amenities, all in a small, friendly town.

Official Community Plan

Guiding community growth.

Quality of life is essential for the community and our recreational facilities are second to none. The Pomeroy Sport Centre opened in 2010 and boasts an Olympic sized speed skating oval; indoor walking/running track; and two NHL sized hockey rinks. Made for participation, this facility sees over 60,000 visits each month in the winter season! Laughter and splashing can be heard daily at the indoor pool and wave pool complete with a water slide and toddler area. Over 25 km of trails weave their way throughout the city and along with our many parks and green spaces are host to many sport and health enthusiasts. New developments are required to connect their subdivisions to the trails to continue to expand on creating a safe and healthy community.