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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
July 22, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Sightseeing Tours
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On a beautiful July night I was enamored with the beautiful
sunset that had illuminated the sky with the colours of a brilliant fire. I
decided I wanted to take a walk to enjoy the warm night and beautiful scenery.
When trying to decide where to take a walk I was made aware of the great
walking trails available in
Fort
St. John. I was told
about the Paved Walking Trail system in and around
Fort St. John
which features kilometers of freshly paved, wide sidewalks which can accommodate
bikes, rollerblades, walkers and runners! The greatest part about the walking trail
was that the paved sections are not immediately next to the road way so I felt
comfortable to take a walk along the roads!
I started the walk at Northern
Lights College where I parked and starting walking west, this part of the trail
brought me to a section of the walking trail that brings you into a treed area
then it opens up to fields behind a residential area but then also along the railroad.
The vast area makes walking a joy and an opportunity for great photography!
July 15, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Parks
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One of the biggest drawing features to outdoor activities in Fort St John and Northeastern BC is that in the summer months the daylight seems to linger for a long while past its due set time. When I am in Fort St. John in the summer months I enjoy getting out in the community and enjoying the long days with beautiful sunsets!
The other night I enjoyed one of these great summer nights and played tennis at a great outdoor court at Surerus Park.
Surerus Park is one of the newest parks in Fort St. John, it has over 6 baseball diamonds, many horseshoe pits, a playground, soccer field and 2 tennis courts. Another great feature of Surerus Park is it has a section of the Fort St. John Paved Walking Trail – this is great for people who want a fresh pavement surface to rollerblade, skateboard or bike on!