About the Town Fort St John BC

Super 8 Motel is situated along the Alaska Highway in the heart of Fort St. John BC’s downtown district.  Fort St. John is the largest city in British Columbia’s northeastern region.  We’re known as the Energetic City, mainly for the natural resources – oil & gas, forestry and agriculture – that have made our community prosperous and strong. But it could just as easily describe the hospitality and vitality you’ll experience from our staff and the residents of this dynamic community.

You’ll find many things to see and do here in Fort St. John.  You’ll also find many motels along the Alaska Highway. But Super 8 Motel is the only motel that gives you such convenient access to the city’s main attractions.  We’re just minutes away from Fort St. John’s downtown, where shops, sports venues, restaurants and more await you.   Whatever your reason for visiting Fort St. John, whatever the season, Super 8 Motel is where you want to be.

Fort St. John’s rich history

Located on the Alaska Highway, Fort St. John was established as a trading post in 1794.  Alexander McKenzie built the community’s first forts, which were meant to serve the fur traders in the region.  Fort St. John has changed considerably since those early days.  In fact, the community has moved six times over the years, each time for economic reasons.

In the years following the First World War, many veterans settled the fertile land around Fort St. John, enjoying a good living as farmers. The community enjoyed a short-lived growth spurt in 1942 when American soldiers came to the region to build the Alaska Highway.  But the population has grown steadily since the discovery of oil and natural gas reserves in 1952.  Today, 18,200 people, mostly young families, live and work here in Fort St. John – the oil and gas capital of British Columbia.

Things to do in Fort St. John

Fort St. John is a four-seasons destination with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy all year. Super 8 Motel is your first choice for motels along the Alaska Highway if you want to experience it all.

We like to celebrate here in Fort St. John and you’re always welcome to join in the fun.  There are hundreds of community events and festivals throughout the year, like the North Peace Fall Fair.  This popular event, held every summer for over 60 years, features a talent show, artwork displays, log-sawing competitions and more. Summer also heats up in Fort St. John with the annual Great Canadian Welding Competition. The country’s best welders put their skills to the test as they race against the clock to create bold works of art.

Planning winter travel along the Alaska Highway?  Come to Fort St. John for the annual High on Ice Winter Carnival. This event transforms our community into a winter wonderland.  Highlights include an ice-fishing derby, snow golf, sleigh rides, toboggan races, curling and an ice-carving competition.  It’s great fun in the great outdoors.

Speaking of the great outdoors, Fort St. John is the perfect destination for the wilderness and nature lover in you.  Fish Creek Community Forest is a must if you are an outdoor enthusiast.  An integrated forest managed by the community, it features three trails where you can take a leisurely stroll or an invigorating hike.    

If you’d prefer to take a journey into our community’s past, visit the North Peace Museum.  Unique displays tell the story of Fort St. John from our first fort to the discovery of oil and gas reserves. Or, you can explore our rich artistic and cultural heritage by visiting the North Peace Cultural Centre.  Here, you’ll find the Peace Arts Gallery, which showcases the work of local and internationally renowned artists. The centre also has a library, café and a 413-seat theatre that features a variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.

Are you a sports enthusiast?  So are we in Fort St. John.  Our community has hosted the Northern BC Winter Games, Canadian Junior Speed Skating Championship, and provincial hockey, volleyball and curling competitions.  We have several sports venues and teams, and you’re always welcome to join us for all the action.

If you’re more the active type, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stay fit and have fun no matter when you travel to Fort St. John.  Bundle up the family for an afternoon of outdoor skating at The Linda Johnson Skating Oval, which is open to the public most days in the winter.  Or, enjoy a swim any time of the year at the North Peace Leisure Pool. With waves, spray and squirt features, you may have a hard time getting the kids out of the water.

These are just a few of the many attractions, events and activities waiting for you to discover in Fort St. John.  Choose the Fort St. John lodging that puts you at the centre of all the excitement.  Stay at Super 8 Motel.

For clean, comfy rooms at super rates in Fort St. John, choose Super 8 Motel.  Book your room today by calling our friendly reservation specialists at 1-877-316-7666.