July 23, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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We went to a Village called Pouce Coupe we went to the Museum and had a great time! They told us about the Air Show in Dawson Creek. We decided to go; our family had a wonderful time! If you have time to time to check it out do so you won’t regret it! It was a great family day thanks to the Pouce Coupe Museum.
July 21, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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The annual Canada Day Parade is a staple in the South Peace festivals that Dawson Creek holds every year. Hosted by the village of Pouce Coupe, the Parade brings out hundreds of people from the community to enjoy the floats and the candy that usually accompanies them!
This year was once again a success with plenty of people out enjoying the warm (albeit a little windy) weather. As you can see, the Visitor Centre float made the local newspaper with their spoof of Baywatch display.
In addition to the floats, candy, and festive flags and toys, there is a BBQ after the parade and the day concludes with a pretty impressive firework display. Looking forward to next year's Canada Day already!
July 14, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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We just attended one of the largest show and shines in BC.
Most of the streets in downtown Dawson Creek were blocked off for the day as hundreds of shiny vintage cars and trucks gathered for the grand finale of the annual Summer Cruise.
We met people from all over BC and Alberta. Some of the locals actually drove the vehicles here and many hauled them here in special trailers.
The streets were alive with proud owners, vintage car enthusiasts and eager spectators.
There were sandwich signs in front of the vehicles telling us about them.
Most of the hoods were up and the owners were happy to answer any questions and tell stories about them. While some were for sale as the owners were planning their next restoration project, it was obvious that many were considered family members and would never be for sale.
One man jokingly told me that he would sell his kids before he would sell his car.
Later in the afternoon, awards were given in several categories.
July 04, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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Everyone loves a parade! Everyone loves a party and everyone looks great in red and white.
I have been going to watch the Canada Day parade in the little village of Pouce Coupe near Dawson Creek for more years than I can remember. The best part of it for me is how a small community has created such an important cultural event that brings people together year after year.
The parade itself is not large, but the crowd is loyal and appreciative and you never know what you are going to see.
My all time favorite was a small woman who thought it was a great idea to bring a very uncooperative miniature donkey; they stole the act, and many hearts that day.This year I noticed the variety of license plates on the parked vehicles: Montana, Wisconsin, Texas and one from Georgia were mixed in with the locals.
Right after the parade, everyone makes a beeline for Pouce Coupe Park for a big community barbecue. There is entertainment and craft booths and lots and lots of families.
This year we had lots of sun too! What a great way to relax, have fun and celebrate being Canadian eh?!