Candidates can choose to provide their contact information through CivicInfo BC. Candidates' financial agent information is also available through Elections BC.
You may be eligible to vote as a resident elector.
Resident electors are required to produce two pieces of identification, and at least one must have a signature. The identification does not need to have a picture, but it must prove your identity and residency.
You will be required to declare you are:
18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election
a Canadian Citizen
a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of registration:
since April 16, 2026 for the general voting day on October 17, 2026
since April 6, 2026 for the advance voting day on October 7, 2026
a resident of the voting jurisdiction
not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting
If you own property within the voting jurisdiction but do not reside within the voting jurisdiction, you may be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector.
Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification, and at least one must have a signature. The identification does not need to have a picture, but it must prove your identity. You must also prove that you are entitled to register in relation to the property with documentation like tax notice or a state of title certificate.
If there is more than one owner of the property, you must have written consent from the majority of the property owners. You are encouraged to have the written consent form completed before voting day as must submit this form to vote as a non-resident property elector.
You will also be required to make a declaration that you are:
not eligible to register as a resident elector
18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election
a Canadian Citizen
a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of registration:
since April 16, 2026 for the general voting day on October 17, 2026
since April 6, 2026 for the advance voting day on October 7, 2026
a registered owner of the real property within the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration:
since September 16, 2026 for the general voting day on October 17, 2026
since September 6, 2026 for the advance voting day on October 7, 2026
a registered owner not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust
not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting
Non-resident property electors cannot vote more than once in a voting jurisdiction, regardless of the number of properties they own.
You must show two pieces of acceptable identification at the time you vote. Together, the two pieces must show your:
name
residential address
signature
Examples of documents that may be accepted as evidence of identification are:
BC Driver's Licence
BC Identification Card
BC Care Card or BC Gold Care
credit card or debit card
Canadian Passport
property tax notice
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
government-issued Military Identification Card
Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
Certificate of Indian Status
current utility bill containing elector's name and address
Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
Métis Nation BC citizenship card
citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation
other documents that satisfy the Chief Election Officer
The combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only counts as one document.
Voting locations
Advance voting
Advance voting was held on Wednesday October 7, 2026 at locations across the Regional District.
General voting day
General voting day for qualified electors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Bear Lake Local Community is Saturday October 17, 2026 between 8 am and 8 pm at the following locations:
Electoral Area A
Ness Lake Community Hall, 9770 Lakeside Drive, Ness Lake
Nukko Lake Elementary School, 23955 Chief Lake Road, Nukko Lake
Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School, 7405 Kelly Road, Prince George
Electoral Area D
Pineview Elementary School, 8515 Old Cariboo Highway, Prince George
Blackburn Elementary School, 2222 South Blackburn Road, Prince George
Buckhorn Elementary School, 5190 Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George
Electoral Area F
Sinclair Mills Community Hall, 37832 Upper Fraser Road, Prince George
Ferndale Community Hall, 3595 Upper Fraser Rd, Prince George
Willow River Community Hall, 55 Willow Street, Willow River
Electoral Area G
Bear Lake Community Hall, 461 Hart Lake Road, Bear Lake
Mackenzie Recreation Centre, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie
Electoral Area H
Valemount Community Hall, 101 Gorse Street, Valemount
Robson Valley Community Centre, 441 Columbia Street, McBride
Bear Lake Local Community
Bear Lake Community Hall, 461 Hart Lake Road, Bear Lake
Additional general voting opportunity
An additional voting opportunity on general voting day for qualified electors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is Saturday October 17, 2026 between 2 pm and 6 pm at the following location:
Electoral Area H
Dunster Community Hall, 7085 Read Road, Dunster
Mail ballots
Mail ballot voting is available to all eligible resident electors and non-resident property electors.
Eligible electors must complete a Mail Ballot Application Form [PDF/223KB]. Paper copies are also available from the Regional District office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays.
Mail ballot application forms received after October 9, 2026 may not allow enough time for mail delivery and return before voting closes on October 17, 2026. You are encouraged to consider other options to receive and return your mail ballot package after this date.
You can submit your completed mail ballot application form by:
mail or delivery: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8
The deadline to submit a completed mail ballot application form is Thursday October 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
Mail ballot application forms received after October 9, 2026 may not allow enough time for mail delivery and return before voting closes on October 17, 2026. You are encouraged to consider other options to receive and return your mail ballot package after this date.
You can choose to:
pick up your mail ballot in person from the Regional District office at 155 George Street, Prince George
authorize a third party to pick it up on your behalf
have the mail ballot mailed to you using Canada Post regular mail service
the Regional District is not responsible for delays in mail service so please submit your mail ballot application form early to allow enough time for Canada Post delivery
The Regional District will provide your mail ballot by your chosen method starting September 28.
Mail ballot application forms received after October 9, 2026 may not allow enough time for mail delivery and return before voting closes on October 17, 2026. You are encouraged to consider other options to receive and return your mail ballot package after this date.
To be counted, your mail ballot must be received at an authorized location by Saturday October 17, 2026 at 8 pm. Ballots received after 8 pm on General Voting Day cannot be accepted under the Local Government Act.
You can return your completed mail ballot at the following authorized locations:
Mail ballots for Electoral Areas A, D, F, G and H, Prince George School Trustee and Bear Lake Local Community
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
mail or courier to 155 George Street, Prince George BC V2L 1P8
hand deliver to 155 George Street, Prince George
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday October 7, 2026 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday October 17, 2026 from 8 am to 8 pm
Mail ballots for Electoral Area H and Robson Valley School Trustee
Village of McBride
mail to PO Box 519, McBride, BC V0J 2E0
hand deliver to 100 Robson Centre, 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm
Village of Valemount
mail to PO Box 168, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
hand deliver to 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount
Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Robson Valley Community Centre
hand deliver only to 441 Columbia Street, McBride
Wednesday October 7 from 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday October 17 from 8 am to 8 pm
Valemount Community Centre
hand deliver only to 101 Gorse Street, Valemount
Wednesday October 7 from 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday October 17 from 8 am to 8 pm
Mail ballots for Electoral Area G and Bear Lake Local Community
Bear Lake Community Hall
hand deliver only to 461 Hart Lake Road, Bear Lake
If you are a candidate, you should be familiar with the Act and its requirements. If you have questions about the Financial Disclosure Act, you can contact Elections BC for more information.
