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Welcome to Fort St. James National Historic Site! Home of the largest group of original log buildings representing the fur trade in Canada. During your visit, you will be stepping back into the late 1800's, when Fort St. James and the New Caledonia region were bustling at the height of the Western Canadian Fur Trade. Our site depicts a snapshot of what life would have been like for early traders of long ago. We are home to a dazzling array of personal programs, events and activities that appeal to people of all ages. There truly is something for everyone to see, do, feel, and experience! By visiting our site, you will take home tremendous connections with an important part of Canada's past. At Fort St. James National Historic Site, your story awaits to be told and your special memories wait to unfold...