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Beatton Provincial Park
Located on the shores of Charlie Lake, Beatton Provincial Park is a year round recreational facility. The summer months are filled with windsurfing, waterskiing and fishing, while cross-country skiers and toboggan racers emerge once the snow begins to fall. The park is also home to a full service campground.
Address: Off Highway 97, 13km northwest of Fort St. John BC
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Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area is massive covering 6,400,000 ha (15,800,000 acres) and protects a huge variety of wildlife and habitats. The area can be accessed off the Alaska Highway (Hwy 97) between Fort St. John and the BC-Yukon border.
Address: . Fort St. John BC
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Fish Creek Community Forest
Located in the northern edge of Fort St. John, Fish Creek Community Forest contains three interpretive trails that allow visitors to learn a bit about the local natural environment. Those who explore the trails at the right time might end up seeing local birds and wildlife.
Address: . Fort St. John BC Canada
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Sikanni Chief Falls Protected Area
The Sikanni Chief Falls are the dominant figure found in this provincial park. The falls rise 30 m (99 ft) and thunder-clap the water below, an amazing scene for visitors. Surrounded by coniferous forest, the park offers a compelling backdrop for wilderness photography and wildlife viewing. Moose, deer and mountain goat have been known to frequent the area around the falls.
Address: 200 km northwest of Fort St. John BC
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Pink Mountain Provincial Park
With a reputation as Northern BC's most accessible spot to view Arctic butterflies, Pink Mountain Provincial Park is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The black and white spruce forests and alpine tundra offer a diverse environment for plains bison, caribou, elk and moose. Backcountry camping and hunting are both permitted within the park.
Address: 180km northwest of Fort St. John BC
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Charlie Lake Provincial Park
Charlie Lake Provincial Park covers the southwestern shore of Charlie Lake, within the rolling landscape of the Interior Plains. The park features interpretive programs for those exploring the hiking trails and searching out wildlife. The lake itself offers canoeing and fishing opportunities, moments from Fort St. John.
Address: Junction of Alaksa Highway & Highway 29, 11km north of Fort St. John BC
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Milligan Hills Provincial Park
Milligan Hills Provincial Park rests against British Columbia's eastern border. This regionally significant park helps to protect an endangered Alberta population of Woodland caribou in an area of extensive oil and gas development. The rolling plateaus are also home to moose, black bears and furbearer species. Backcountry camping is permitted within the park.
Address: 137 Road, 150km northeast of Fort St. John
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Sikanni Chiel Canyon Protected Area
The view from atop Sikanni Chief Canyon showcases two large rivers, boreal forest and the occasional mountain goat traversing the steep, rocky slopes of the canyon wall. The park is a popular spot for a day of wildlife viewing or photography, as well as fishing and canoeing.
Address: 220km northeast of Fort St. John BC
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Rotary Spray Park
Located at Centennial Park, the Rotary Spray Park is an outdoor water park for kids. The park, which is a great place to spend some time on a hot day, is open from 10am until 9pm during the summer.
Address: 96 Ave. & 96 St. Fort St. John BC V1J 4N4
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Buckinghorse River Provincial Park
Located at approximately kilometre 278 of the Alaska Highway (Hwy 97), Buckinghorse River Provincial Park includes a campground with 33 sites. Open from May to September, swimming, hiking and fishing are popular in the park and facilities include water, picnic tables, pit toilets, fire pits and firewood.
Address: 200 km (125 mi) northwest of Fort St. John Fort St. John BC
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Centennial Park
Located in central Fort St. John, Centennial Park is home to the North Peace Arena as well as the Peace Leisure Pool. A number of community events are held at the park throughout the year.
Address: 96 Ave. & 96 St Fort St. John BC V1J 4N4
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Chinchaga Lakes Protected Area
Found at the headwaters of the Chinchaga River, this protected area features a series of inter-connected lakes, which are responsible for the abundance of fish and wildlife in the area. Canoeing, fishing and horseback riding are some of the more popular activities to enjoy while in the park. Access to the park is limited, with most visitors arriving by ATV in the summer and snowmobile in the winter.
Address: 110km northeast of Fort St. John BC
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