| Fish
Creek Park is a community
recreation destination exploring along three paved and gravel
paths through a very well maintained demonstration forest on the
banks of Fish Creek. Located in the community of Fort St. John,
British Columbia, Canada the park is suitable for all ages and
abilities with some sections wheelchair accessible.
The year round destination is easily accessible
from the large gravel parking lot. This is a good thing as the
park is the most popular recreation destination in the community.
The parking lot also services Northern Lights Collage, a baseball
field and Kin Park. A neighbouring park with picnic tables.
In the summer months the park is explored by hikers,
joggers, rollerblading, baby strollers and dog walkers. Families,
couples and groups wander the popular paths daily. While in the
winter months, after the snow has fallen, the park is a popular
destination for adventure seekers who enjoy some time outdoors
xc skiing and snowshoeing.
From the parking lot all visitors have access to
3 trails - the Anatomy, Silviculture and Multi-Purpose Trails.
Each trail provides a different eco system to explore. The trails
cross over wooden foot bridges, include interpretive signs about
the local environment and provide sitting and viewing benches
for enjoying your visit at your own pace.
The Anatomy Trail is a short 500 metre trek along
a paved path following green signs exploring the different aspects
of the local forest. This loop trail is wheelchair accessible
and should take no longer than 25 minutes. Aspen and spruce trees
dominate the forest.
The Silviculture Trail is an 830 metre loop route
exploring the natural and cultural history of the region following
blue signs. This trail is a 1/2 hour walk over wooden bridges
eventually connecting to Fish Creek. This trail is connected to
the Anatomy Trail.
The Multi-Purpose Trail is the longest and most
enjoyable route following red signs for 4283 metres. The route
is used by walkers, bikers and xc skiers and takes approximately
2.5 hours on foot to explore. This trail provides the best views
of Fish Creek and explores the most tree treatment units in the
demonstration forest.
The trails provide an opportunity to view some
of the local wildlife in the community like various species of
song birds and small animals like chipmunks and squirrels. The
park is also a destination for honing wilderness skills by the
local orienteering club.
Contact information for
the local Fort St. John, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to
get to Fish Creek Park:
Travel north up the main
street (101 Street) in Fort St. John, BC, Canada. Go through town
and continue up 101 Street until By-Pass Road and 119 Avenue located
just before Northern Lights College. Turn onto the road and follow
the signs for a short distance to the park.
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