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The City of Fort St. John (or Fort Saint John, although this is rarely written as such) is a small city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. A member municipality of the Peace River Regional District, the city covers an area of about 22 km² (8 mi²) with 18,270 residents (2006 est ). Located at Mile 47, it is the third largest city along the Alaska Highway, after Fairbanks and Whitehorse. Originally established in 1794, as a trading post, Fort St. John is the oldest European-established settlement in present-day British Columbia. Fort St. John is served by the Fort St. John Airport. The municipal slogan is, Fort St. John: The Energetic City.

As the urban centre for approximately 30,000 people, much of the region's receational and cultural facilities are located in town. Within the city, the Centennial Park groups much of these facilities in a central location close to residences and businesses. This large park includes the Fort St. John North Peace Museum, the North Peace Leisure Pool, the North Peace Arena (home of the Fort St. John Huskies), a separate arena for children, an 8 sheet curling rink, as well as an outdoor water park and speed skating oval. Other parks in the area include the City-maintained Fish Creek Community Forest, and about 10 km (6 miles) northwest of town the Beatton Provincial Park and Charlie Lake Provincial Park. In the center of town is the North Peace Cultural Centre which houses the Fort St. John Public Library, a theatre, and other cultural facilities.

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