Fort St. James National Historic Site
Thank you to all visitors and locals who visited Fort St. James National Historic Site this summer! Team members will be busy throughout the winter months preparing for the 2026 operating season. We look forward to seeing you then!
Tour Canada’s largest collection of wooden buildings faithfully restored to the fur trade era. Meet and talk to site interpretive staff in period costume. Take a self guided audio tour, dine at the Home Stretch Diner and don't miss the chicken races!
Self-guided audio tour
Listen to stories on your own device to be immersed in the rich history of Fort St. James as you walk through the beautiful grounds.
Virtual Tour: Fort St. James National Historic Site
You're about to step back to a time when the fur trade was the economic powerhouse in British Columbia....
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Visiting Fort St. James National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Things to do, activities, programs, cafe, and red chairs.
Plan your visit
Find information on getting here, maps, hours of operation, fees, and brochures.
Fees
Free admission, program fees, and more.
About Fort St. James National Historic Site
Culture and history
History, culture, and people of historic significance.
Stewardship and management
Site management, plans, film permits, contact information and mailing list subscription.
Contact us
Phone number:
250-996-7191
Email address: stjames@pc.gc.ca
Hours of operation
May 17 to September 1, 2025
Every day, from 9 am to 5 pm
*Open all year round for self-guided walks of the historic site grounds, interpretive tours available by appointment.
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