Annual City Events

The City of Fort St. John is the Energetic City! We are committed to hosting quality events and festivals that enrich the lives of the residents and visitors of our community. The events that take place in our community are developed for various populations from young toddlers, children and youth to adults and seniors. We make every effort to offer healthy and enjoyable experiences for individuals of all ages in our community.

Every year, we host a variety of Community Events from big events like the High on Ice Winter Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, and the annual Santa Claus Parade - to smaller events like National Health and Fitness Day, holiday skating nights, Peace Region Poker Ride, Community One Stop, Music in the Park and SO much more. The Recreation & Leisure Guide has details about all the upcoming events.

Be a Home Town Tourist

Explore the fun things to do in Fort St. John and win prizes!

Canada Day Celebrations

Annual Canada Day parade and celebrations!

Christmas Tree Drop-off

Drop-off your Christmas tree in January.

Community Awards

An opportunity to recognize and honour our extraordinary citizens.

Community One Stop Registration

One stop shop for over 40 community organization's program registration.

Community Pitch-in Week

Help pick up the trash collected in our favourite spots, in our parks and on our streets!

Community Planting Day

School District 60 classes can plant flower boxes to be placed around the City.

High on Ice Winter Festival

Fort St. John's signature event! View the ice sculptures, try the ice slides and join the fun.

Motorcycle Poker Ride

In partnership with other visitor centres, take a ride around the Peace for a good cause. Occurs the third Saturday in August.

New Year's Eve Fireworks

Join us for the first annual NYE Fireworks

Recreation and Parks Month

A month-long initiative to promote the importance of recreation and parks.

Santa Claus Parade

Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Tree Light-up.

Volunteer with us!

Interested in volunteer with us? Download the application form. Once completed, please send it to recreation@fortstjohn.ca or return to Recreation Manager at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.