Community of Taylor
Taylor, British Columbia, Canada

Taylor BC is a small community on the banks of the powerful Peace River located south of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. The river community, also referred to as 'Taylor Flats', sprawls out along a short section of the Alaska Highway identified by the "Mile 36" marker.

Taylor, BC community stores line one side of the highway. There is a small selection of retail shops, gas stations and a restaurant. Behind the strip of retail stores is the neighbourhood homes of the people of Taylor. It seems everything is within walking distance.

Across the highway, on the other side, is the industrial section of the community. Here many of the commercial businesses operate with most of them focusing on forestry. Although, in many cases, the Taylor community is best known for their corn fields.

When visiting the community of Taylor there is an outdoor exhibit located just off the highway worth checking out. Look hard and you will see an awning covering Alexander Mackenzie's canoe. The canoe is a replica of the one used by Mackenzie to navigate the Peace River in 1793. He was one of BC, Canada's most traveled explorers.

The first recorded non First Nation settler in the region was Herbie and Charlotte Taylor in 1896. At first Herbie made a living carving paddles and playing his fiddle. Then in 1905 he secured a post with the Hudson Bay Company located up the Peace River in Hudson Hope. In 1912 Herbie and his family moved back down the river to farm and trap. Here is where Herbie partnered with Bob Barker.

In 1923 a Post Office was opened and the region officially became known a s Taylor, BC, Canada. Herbie operated the ferry crossing the Peace River until 1935. Herbie lived on his farm with his wife and 9 children until his death in 1956.

The Peace River is a popular destination for many in the area. The river provides boating, fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities from many different access points on the river. From the Peace River Park, located south of the community, there is a hiking trail following the banks of the river providing views.

How to get to Taylor BC: From Fort St. John travel Highway 97 (Alaska Hwy) south for 14 km. Stay on the highway and you will eventually run into Taylor, BC, Canada.