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Located 160 km (100 mi) northwest of Prince George, Fort St. James sits on the southern shores of Stuart Lake, between the Nak’azdli First Nations Reserve and the business district of Fort St. James municipality. Allow a full day to tour the fur trade compound, Visitor Centre and interpretive gallery. Picnic by the lake, enjoy a meal in the Commemoration Cafe or spend a historic night in the Murray House or Guest House B&B.
Getting here
Location
280 Kwah Rd. West
PO Box 1148
Fort St. James BC V0J 1P0
By car
From Prince George
Follow Highway 16 West and just past Vanderhoof turn right on Highway 27 to Fort St James (a 45 minute drive) then turn left on Kwah Road and enter the parking lot. Fort St. James National Historic Site is situated 164 kilometres northwest of Prince George, B.C.
From Prince Rupert
Follow Highway 16 East and just before Vanderhoof turn left on Highway 27 to Fort St. James (a 45-minute drive) then turn left on Kwah Road and enter the parking lot.
Hours of operation
May 18 to September 2
Every day, from 9 am to 5 pm
*Open year round for self-guided walks of the historic site grounds, interpretive tours available by appointment.
Free admission for youth 17 and under. Other fees still apply.
Detailed fees list
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Lookout
Picnic shelter
Wi-Fi
Dogs on leash
Parking
Restaurant or café
Bus parking
Information
Picnic area
Restrooms
Quick facts
- The Trade Store, Fur Warehouse, Guest House and Murray’s House are all hosted by friendly costumed interpreters.
- Expect edible surprises in the fort’s buildings, from salmon jerky and bannock to hard-rock candies.
- Rock away an evening on the verandah at Murray House watching the grazing little goats and strutting chickens. Enjoy fresh free-range eggs with sausages and pancakes for breakfast the next morning.