Dawson Creek has a number of unique buildings and structures worth exploring.
Dawson Creek's Art Gallery
The Dawson Creek Art Gallery (816 Alaska Avenue) features the paintings and mixed-media work of local and Canadian artists, and is housed in an annex of one of the city's original grain elevators. The elevator was moved to its current location and has been home to the gallery since 1983. In 1984, the gallery was awarded the Heritage of Canada Foundation Award of Merit. The gallery is uniquely designed with ramps along each of the four walls that spiral up, where the art is also displayed.
Pioneer Village
The Walter Wright Pioneer Village (Alaska Highway Mile 1) is part of Mile '0' Park located 1.6km/1mi from downtown Dawson Creek. The village's look and feel is reminiscent of early settlement days in the city, prior to the 1942 construction of the Alaska Highway. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk with a copy of the self-guided tour and visit the many buildings with furniture, curtains and original décor of the time. Group tours may be reserved in advance. While touring, be sure to see the lovely rose garden, one of eleven gardens in Dawson Creek.
Kiskatinaw Bridge
One notable piece of architecture resulting from the Alaska Highway construction is the long, curved, wooden-trestle bridge, spanning the Kiskatinaw River. Today the Kiskatinaw Bridge is an historic landmark located along an original section of the Alaska Highway that has since been paved by. It is well worth the detour. Access the bridge by driving 28km/17.4mi north on highway 97 from Dawson Creek, and turn right onto the Old Alaska Highway (follow the signs). Travellers planning a longer stay have the opportunity to camp at Kiskatinaw Provincial Park, which is nestled next to the bridge along the valley bottom.
Walking Tour of Downtown Dawson
Take a self-guided downtown tour that highlights the area's history with the local artists' modern touch. Learn about the evolution of city buildings while viewing large murals depicting a variety of local historical scenes. A tour brochure is available at the Visitor's Center, the Art Gallery, and the Alaska Highway House.