February 15, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Sightseeing Tours
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Just ask anyone who lives here now or has lived here in the past what comes to mind first when they think of the Peace River Country and sure-as-shootin' they will bring up our incredible big blue skies, sunshine, clean air and Northern Lights.
Nestled in a lovely valley, we are so spoiled with our panoramic view above and our easy access to complete solitude a couple of minutes out of the city.
Have you gone for a walk in the country on a clear Peace Country night? With every star vying for your attention? With the full moon lighting the fields for miles and miles? With the Northern Lights dancing in brilliant colors above?
Have you ever just stood in the silence... away from all sounds of humanity and listened?
I did a couple of nights ago... and I heard some crashing in the bush way off in the west... it was probably a moose moving about... I heard the coyotes yipping and I heard... silence... no motors, no sounds...
The next time you come to Dawson Creek, make sure you take a night drive out into the country, park and go for moonlight walk...
For this Mile O Citizen this is heaven here on earth...
February 13, 2010 | 2010 Olympics >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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Everywhere I went in Dawson Creek on Friday, Feb 11, the main talk was about the
Olympic Games and especially the
Opening Ceremonies.People here in the Peace River Country have a special appreciation for the importance of winter.
We live in a winter wonderland ourselves. I heard more than a few chuckles about our abundance of snow this year and willingness to donate some to the Olympic venues.
• We watched in
respect as the Georgian athlete who lost his life was paid tribute by the whole world
• We watched with
high regard as our First Nations Peoples opened the ceremonies and welcomed the world
• We watched in
excitement as we were introduced to the best athletes on the planet
• We watched in
great pride as our Canadian athletes made their entrance into the stadium
• We watched in
delight as we were dazzled by an amazing show of Canadian Talent and Spirit
• We watched in
reverence as the Olympic Torches were carried and lit by Canada's Favorite Athletes
• We watched in
anticipation for the coming days!
Way to Go Vancouver! We Love You Canada! Welcome World!This Mile O Citizen will certainly be following the 2010 Winter Olympics! Anyone want some snow?
February 11, 2010 | 2010 Olympics >
Dawson Creek, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
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It's no wonder Dawson Creek won a place on the Gamestown Podium... I could hear the cheering from miles away...
Did you get a chance to check out the letters on the Dawson Creek gamestown2010 website? If you did, which ones did you enjoy?
I was so impressed with the stories I read. Once I started I couldn't stop reading. I found entry after entry by people just like me who love our lifestyle here in our northern city.
I realized that a common experience we all value so highly is our deep sense of community... we do so much, and we love to do it together!
• We play outside in the snow and sun
• We splash around in pools, lakes and rivers
• We cheer from rodeo stands, sidelines and bleachers
• We fill our auditoriums for big concerts, small concerts and all the in between concerts
• We volunteer, we dance, we eat and we sing
• Together!
I read stories about our big beautiful blue skies, our spectacular northern lights, our fresh air and clean water.
There are stories about our world-class wind park, our expanding use of renewable energy and commitment to a balanced industry and healthy environment. We are green and proud of it!
For this Mile O Citizen, Dawson Creek will always have a place on the podium!
I'd love to hear your stories of what you love about the Peace River Country and her people.