The Chapel of the Holy Cross, the fur trapper's cabin and the B.C. Police Barracks outside the Museum.

The Fort St. John North Peace Museum tells the story of the Fort St. John region from First Nations' settlements to the oil and gas industries of today.

Come explore a tepee, trapper’s cabin, blacksmith’s shop, 1921 school room, 1930s dentist office, missionary chapel, 1930 Outpost Hospital room, Finch’s General Store, British Columbia Police Barracks, furnished rooms of a pioneer home, post office, newspaper office, photographs, artefacts, and more!

The Fort St. John North Peace Museum and North Peace Historical Society are dedicated to the collection, preservation, storage and display of items relating to the history of the North Peace River area for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. The museum is very pleased to host tours when contacted in advance.

Did you know?

• The Beaver and Cree First Nations made a peace settlement in 1782 on the banks of the Tsadu River. The river was then renamed Unchaga, which means Peace in Cree. Visit us and learn more about First Nations and the fur trade.

• The 136 foot high oil derrick outside of the Museum has become the symbol of our city.

• The Museum has the quilt made by Anne Young, the first RN in the North Peace, which bears the names of 99 babies she delivered. She delivered between 300 and 400 babies sometimes travelling to homesteads on horseback through temperatures of -70˚F!

• Charles Bedeaux spent $250,00 to try and drive across Northern British Columbia in 1934 with his wife, mistress, 47 staff, five Citroën half tracks, and 130 horses to carry supplies. Come see photographs of the expedition.