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| Place | Fontas |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Peace River Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 58.283333 |
| Longitude | -121.73333 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V1J |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JAXEP |
Fontas is a locality in Peace River Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Fontas is located at 58.2833°N, 121.7333°W.
Fontas rests quietly along the banks of the Fontas River within the Peace River Land District, where the northern light settles low and heavy against the dark stands of timber. It lies 80.6 km south-east of Fort Nelson, BC (from Fort Nelson, BC: bearing 136°T), and is situated 60.9 km east-north-east of Prophet River. The air here holds a sharp, clean edge, carrying the scent of damp earth and moving water that defines the character of the terrain. Just five kilometers away, the trees of Sikanni Old Growth Park stand in a long-held stillness, their ancient branches providing a sanctuary that anchors the surrounding wilderness. Life in Fontas follows the seasonal pulse of the river, a slow movement that mirrors the patience of the land itself. The local economy and historical presence remain tied to the rugged demands of this northern environment, where the work of the day is measured by the clarity of the sky and the shifting currents of the Fontas River. Whether under the pale clarity of a winter sun or the long shadows of a summer evening, Fontas maintains a quiet composure, existing as a solitary point of reference in the vast, quiet reach of the north.
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Explore Fontas, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 58.283333, -121.73333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Fontas includes the postal code (V1J), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Fontas is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |