Population: 1,969

Fox Creek is located on Highway 43, 154 miles northwest of Edmonton and 206 miles from Dawson Creek, BC.

Visitor Information: Visitor Information Centre at north end of town; hone 780-622-2000.

Oil and gas exploration and forestry are the major industries in Fox Creek.

Fox Creek has all visitor facilities, including lodging at hotels/motels and bed-and-breakfasts, restaurant dining and gas stations. In addition there are grocery and convenience stores, a pharmacy, liquor stores, and banks. Camping at the Fox Creek RV Municipal Campground or  44 km northwest of town on Highway 43 at Poplar Ridge RV Park & Campground, phone 780-524-3912.

Attractions:

  • Fishing for walleye, arctic grayling and northern pike in nearby lakes and streams, most notably Iosegun and Smoke lakes.