City: Dawson Creek
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Dawson Creek is a city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The municipality of 24.37 square kilometres (9.41 sq mi) had a population of 11,583 in 2011. Dawson Creek derives its name from the creek of the same name that runs through the community. The creek was named after George Mercer Dawson by a member of his land survey team when they passed through the area in August 1879. Once a small farming community, Dawson Creek became a regional centre after the western terminus of the Northern Alberta Railways was extended there in 1932. The community grew rapidly in 1942 as the US Army used the rail terminus as a transshipment point during construction of the Alaska Highway. In the 1950s, the city was connected to the interior of British Columbia via a highway and railway through the Rocky Mountains. Since the 1960s, growth has slowed.
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1. Northern Alberta Railway Park (NAR Park)
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
N.A.R. Park is short for Northern Alberta Railway Park. It is a cultural and historical park destination that is easily identified by the metal surveyor statue pointing skyward, a towering grain elevator and the famous sign marking "Mile O" of the Alaska Highway. The N.A.R. Park is the true "Mile 0" of the Alaska Highway dating back to 1942. The park is home to many attractions and exhibits. including the museum and Visitor Information Centre.
2. Dawson Creek Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By LoriA287
This renovated art gallery shares the passion and talents of Peace Countrys' finest artists. There is always works of art and a quant gift shop to purchase an item for the most difficult people to buy for.
3. Alaska Highway House
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Discover the story behind the monumental Alaska Highway! Stop in and be amazed by the state-of-the-art technological and imaginative displays (including a 1942 U.S. Army Willys Jeep) that relate the incredible Alaska Highway story of yesterday and today. Relax in the film hut for an hour and learn more through the PBS documentary: The Building of the Alaska Highway.
4. Kiskatinaw Bridge
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By catherinemV8078ID - Montreal, Canada
Historical sites, worth the stop. Very picture perfect. Very beautiful in the fall due to the color changes.
5. Walter Wright Pioneer Village
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By R421MRwendyt
Sometimes kids just need to run and there is lots of room for that. While the adults loved the exhibits and the history the littles in the group loved the open spaces and ability to run. The fire hall was a favourite as the kids could climb up in the trucks and pretend to drive the old trucks
6. Mile 0 Post
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Not to be confused with the Mile 0 Cairn, the Mile Zero Post is located downtown Dawson Creek at 102 Avenue and 10 Street. It marks Mile "0 " on the Alaska Highway (1 block south of the Station Museum). The Mile Post was erected in 1946.
Reviewed By flagal48 - Great Falls, United States
Everyone needs to have their picture taken at this historic location and visit the Visitor Center next door. Hosts at the visitor center are very friendly, helpful & enthusiastic about welcoming you to their historic town.
7. Dawson Creek Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
We are the official Visitor Information Centre for Dawson Creek! We would love to help you. Maps, directions, brochures, souvenirs, gift shop, accessible washrooms and free WiFi. Come visit our trained and friendly staff to help you plan your stay in Dawson Creek and your trip up the Alaska Highway!
Reviewed By OurearthOnelife - Grande Prairie, Canada
They have lots of brochures on all the local hikes. Tumbler is a true hidden gem and these guys do a great job of helping you. Made us for a feel very welcome especially during a time where there is huge conflict to the Covid, between the provinces like Alberta and BC. Not once did they make us feel like we shouldn’t be there which would seem funny as they are a visitor center however there has been such things going on in BC right now
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