The Stuart Nechako is a sub-region of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and is home to 21,771 people living in small towns, rural settings and remote communities, including seven First Nations communities.
The Village of Fraser Lake (2004 pop. 1,366), the third largest community in the Stuart-Nechako Region, sits at the southwest end of Fraser Lake.
The economy and population depends heavily on forestry, mining and, to a lesser degree, on tourism.
Placer Dome Canada Limited’s Endako Mine has been a significant economic presence since operations began in 1965. The published mine reserves (January 1, 1995) of 117.6 million tones are enough for another 14-year mine life.
Additional milling and processing services have been offered to Blue Pearl Mining Ltd. as they advance the development of Davidson molybdenum property near Smithers, B.C.
Fraser Lake is a natural lake and is reknowned for quality, affordable lakefront property and offers a wonderful lake shore for boating, fishing and exploring.
