Mile 0 Alaska Highway Monument,Tourism Dawson Creek photo
Dawson Creek (population: 10,994) is a community that celebrates its history , including the building of the world-famous Alaska Highway.
Learn more about the Alaska Highway in Northern BC by clicking on Field Reporter Simon's video below.
Modern history buff? Visit Kiskatinaw Bridge and walk on one of the last remaining original structures of the Alaska Highway. Cross-Country Skiing along more than 20km/12.4mi trails provide excellent exercise in a wilderness setting. Downhill Skiing and snowboarding at Bear Mountain is great for families and beginner skiers.
There's also bird watching in the summer or hiking and walking past waterfalls, alpine meadows and mountain ridges. Fishing and camping spots can be found at Swan Lake, Kiskatinaw, and One Island Lake Provincial Parks.
Location and industry Today, Dawson Creek is a service-based industry town with diverse opportunities in the agricultural, oil and gas, mining, forestry, tourism and renewable energy sectors. This small city is located 412km/252mi north of Prince George , BC on highway 97 (Hart Highway), 591km/354mi northwest of Edmonton, Alberta on Highway #2, and 73km/45mi south of Fort St. John , BC on the Alaska Highway.
What to Do in Dawson Creek In addition to outdoor pursuits, Dawson Creek has a range of accommodation and dining opportunities. Visitors must be prepared with their own equipment and transportation for the majority of outdoor activities in the surrounding area, unless taking a guided tour. Golf rentals are available at the courses.
For additional information about activities, directions and availability, contact the Dawson Creek Visitor Centre , which is open year round. The Walter Wright Pioneer Village Visitor Centre is open from mid-May to September 1.
In addition to historical and heritage attractions , Dawson Creek has opportunities for outdoor activities, indoor sporting events, and experiencing culture and the arts.
Highlights of the City Include: Northern Alberta Railways Park is one of Dawson Creek's historical and heritage hotspots. Learn about the early years and experience arts and culture in the Railway Station Museum and Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Stand at the very place where Alaska Highway construction began in 1942 at the Mile '0' Cairn. The Alaska Highway House is the newest Dawson Creek downtown attraction. A must-see, this interpretive centre conveys what life was like during the Alaska Highway's construction. The downtown walking tour and Mile '0' Post merit a visit in order to complete the downtown historical experience. The Walter Wright Pioneer Village is a great place to tour old buildings and experience the look and feel of pioneer days in Dawson Creek. In summer months, visitors can also have a quick lunch and check out the gift shop. historic and heritage sites of Dawson Creek and its unique, historical buildings . Dawson Creek or Dawson's Creek ? Curious about the town's name? Think it sounds familiar? Contrary to popular belief, the hit, 1990s teen television series Dawson's Creek was not named after or filmed in this remote town. In fact, the TV program starring Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams and BC native Joshua Jackson was set in a fictional seaside town in Massachusetts, and its namesake BC town shares little similarity.