FORT ST. JOHN - The Site C hydroelectric project in Northeast B.C. now has an official name.
The province and BC Hydro say the massive dam on the Peace River will be known as the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, honouring the late former premier.
The announcement marks a milestone for a project that has shaped the region for more than a decade, from Dawson Creek to Fort St. John and surrounding Treaty 8 communities. Construction began in 2015, with all six generating units entering service in August 2025.
Officials say the naming recognizes Horgan’s decision to push the project forward despite challenges, helping secure long-term electricity supply for British Columbia.
Alongside the new facility name, the reservoir will be called Nááchę mege, or “Dreamer Lake,” a name selected in partnership with local First Nations.
Leaders from Blueberry River First Nations say the name reflects deep cultural and historical ties to the land along the Peace River, including areas near Fort St. John that were flooded during the project’s development.
The reservoir stretches roughly 83 kilometres from Fort St. John toward Hudson’s Hope and is a defining feature of the project in the Northeast.
BC Hydro says the dam is expected to provide clean electricity for about 500,000 homes annually and will play a key role in meeting growing demand across the province.
For residents in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, the renaming highlights both the scale of the project and its lasting impact on the region — economically, environmentally, and culturally.