This small 178 hectare park consists of two parcels on either side of the Fraser River south of the city of Prince George. Public recreation opportunities and trail access is available on the west side of the river.
Up until 1914 the Fraser River was the highway in and out of this part of British Columbia and Fort George Canyon was one of the obstacles that sternwheelers had to navigate. Rapid and dangerous, this canyon abounds in whirlpools and massive, jagged rocks close to the surface.
The park is day-use only.
Natural Features: Historic Canyon on the Fraser River, the park protects the historic winch site used by paddle-wheeled boats in the early 1900s and related portage, a native fishing site and popular hiking trail.
Established Date: June 29, 2000
Park Size: 178 hectares
Stay Safe:
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Please read the BC Freshwater Fishing Synopsis for site specific information.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Fort George Canyon Provincial Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.
There is no access to the park from Red Rock Road East. Only access the Park from Hwy 16 West via Blackwater Road.
A 4.8 km trail provides access to the west side of the river. The trailhead is located off West Lake Road, 24.5 km from Prince George via Highway 16 west and Blackwater Road. The trailhead and first part of the trail remain under Ministry of Forests jurisdiction. From the edge of the plateau down to the river, the trail is in the park. The park is not road or trail accessible from the east side.
Directions from Prince George: take Highway 16 west to the Blackwater Road. Turn left onto the Blackwater Road and follow it for 11.3 km and turn left onto the West Lake Road. Follow the West Lake Road for 9.7 km and turn left onto an unnamed road. Follow this road for approximately 3 km to a parking lot. The hiking trail is approximately 4.8 km to Fort George Canyon.
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.