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Fort St. John, Beaches & Swimming
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In mid July the North Peace Leisure Pool located in
Fort St.
John, reopened its doors after extensive
renovations were completed. I headed over to the pool to check out the
reno’s but to also
experience the public swim and hot tub!
I was amazed to find that the pool
offers many features such as a large waterslide, a multi-lane pool and a kid
pool which has the ability to change the sloped, beach-like pool into a wave
pool!
After the fun public swim and hanging out in the hot tub we headed out to
leave but were pleasantly surprised to learn of a great opportunity for
travelers and locals alike – the pool offers a cardio room with lots of work
out equipment! I know I will be there to workout when I don’t need to buy an
expensive gym membership.
August 10, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Sightseeing Tours
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In mid July I celebrated my birthday by heading out to a
friend’s piece of property near
Cecil Lake which is just outside of
Fort
St. John on
Cecil Lake Rd which turns into highway 64
once in
Alberta.
When we started the drive I expected a short drive consisting of some scenery
and highway but once we turned onto
Cecil
Lake Road I was astounded at the scenery one gets
to experience with a simple drive through the countryside. Once on the road you
follow the
Beatton
River but the greatest
part is the landscape and how quickly it changes from flat to climbing the side
of a mountain!
Being from Ontario this kind of drive is one of my favorites due
to the fact I get to see some amazing
views
like being on top of the grade and looking down over the river with a lush
forest all around!
Editor's note: Learn more about driving routes near Fort St. John here.
August 06, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Dining
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Earlier this week I was taken out for dinner at On the Rocks
Neighborhood Pub in
Fort
St. John. When arriving
at the pub I was a bit hesitant but was reminded by my friend to not judge a
book by its cover!
Once inside and browsing the menu I was shocked at the
variety of meals available – from appetizers, wraps, sandwiches, full meals and
a great variety of drinks! I had the chicken souvlaki wrap which consisted fresh
chicken, cheese, tomatoes and tzaziki sauce…mmm my favorite! The Pub also features
dancing on the weekends!
August 03, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
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Last night I went out to
Charlie Lake
with some friends to spend the night next to the water and relaxing on the deck
of a great little cabin. We decided to have a BBQ but made it gourmet! It was a
great night next to the lake with the calm setting of the sun and of course
delectable food!
July 31, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Golf
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On a beautiful summer day in late June I decided to spend my day off as an adventurous one and head to a golf course to test out my not-so-awesome skills of golf.
I wanted to enjoy a nice leisurely day of enjoying the weather and some exercise. I decided to choose a 9 hole golf course that is not too challenging. I chose the Farmington Golf Course located off the Alaska Highway. I chose Farmington to get a great drive in from Fort St. John and enjoy a day away from the city.
On my way back from golfing I took a detour over the Kiskatinaw River Bridge which is the last standing wooden, curved bridge on the Alaska Highway. I love the view of the river it gives and the amazing engineering that went into its construction.
July 31, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Hiking
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For a change of scenery I decided to check out the trails at
Charlie Lake Provincial
Park. They offer great
trails within a lush forest and beautiful flora and fauna. While exiting the
trials I saw a moose at one of the campsites which was a terrifying but
exciting experience! I am not well versed in moose-etiquette but my friend
informed me that the moose was young but was not with a mother therefore less
dangerous. In
Charlie
Lake Provincial
Park I felt I was nowhere
near a city, it lets you feel free from the hustle and bustle of city life.
July 31, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Sightseeing Tours
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The other night I was in downtown
Fort St. John
contemplating how to spend my evening. I grabbed a coffee at Java on
Main then decided to walk downtown. I started out at the
intersection of
100th Street and
100th Avenue. Once at that intersection I saw
a new kiosk which I later found out was part of the City’s new unveiling of a
Pioneer Pathway. This pathway features kiosks showcasing historic
Fort St. John
with pictures of pioneer businesses and what
Fort St. John
used to look like! When I started the walk I headed down
100th
Street to see more of the kiosk, all of them tell of stories
about how pioneers came to Fort St. John, their struggles and their positive
impact on the community. I enjoyed my coffee, history and a leisurely walk.
July 31, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Beaches & Swimming
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With the summer heat taking its toll on everyone I went to
Beatton Provincial
Park outside of
Fort
St. John on
Charlie Lake
to enjoy the many amenities they have! With the sun shining and hardly any wind
I decided to head to the provincial park and read my book. When driving in I
followed the signs for the day use area where I found an area with BBQ
stations, a play area, a gazebo, a boat launch and a great beach area! I did
not venture in the water but I did sit on the edge of the beach reading my book
with my feet in the water! It was a great day of relaxation by a beautiful
lake.
July 24, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Dining
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Being in the Peace Region during the summer months away from
home in
Ontario
I thought I would be missing all the eclectic foods. But in
Fort St. John
I was surprised about the variety of ethnic foods available! One of my favorite
places to eat and be reminded of home is Saigon Noodles which features
Vietnamese inspired dishes! My favorite is number 17, curry noodles with
shrimp! Yum yum!
Editor's note: Learn more about dining options in Fort St. John here.
July 22, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Festivals & Events
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On July 1, 2010 Fort
St.
John was taken OVER…with classic cars!! During the
Canada Day celebrations the Classic Cruiser Show n’ Shine was in full swing!
The wind was blowing but the sun was shining on the amazing collection of
classic vehicles on display! In the summer months the classic cars are out in
full swing, one can see them on the road or at great events like the Show n’
Shine during Canada Day!