Peace River County combines wide-open horizons with tight-knit communities, where agriculture, energy, and outdoor adventure shape everyday life. Residents enjoy easy connections among anchors like Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, and Hudson's Hope, each offering its own pace and amenities while sharing the same northern spirit.
Weekends here come with choices: trace the storied Alaska Highway from Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, hike waterfalls and alpine meadows in Monkman Provincial Park, or tour the W.A.C. Bennett Dam’s immersive visitor centre above Williston Reservoir at BC Hydro’s W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre. In and around Tumbler Ridge’s UNESCO-recognized terrain, fossil beds, canyons, and backcountry trails invite exploration throughout the seasons. Long summer days extend fishing, paddling, and biking; winter brings northern lights, groomed Nordic tracks, and community festivals that light up the calendar.
Families are served by School District 60 (Peace River North) and School District 59 (Peace River South), with career-focused programs and small-school attention. Post-secondary learners tap into trades, health, and technology pathways at Northern Lights College, with campuses in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. A mix of heritage homes, modern builds, and acreage properties keeps options broad, and everyday essentials—from local markets to regional airports—are within practical reach.
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