DAWSON CREEK

The City of Dawson Creek is part of the Peace Country, located 102 km north of Chetwynd, British Columbia or 256 km north of Prince George. It is also 125 km west Grande Prairie, Alberta. The population is around 11,800 people.

The Mile Zero Post located downtown Dawson Creek at 102 Avenue and 10 Street, marks the Mile "0 " on the Alaska Highway (1 block south of the Station Museum). The Mile Post was erected in 1946.

Dawson Creek was named after George Mercer Dawson, a geologist who was mapping the area in 1879 for the CNR. Back in 1942 the population of the village of Dawson Creek was only 600 people. The Alaska Highway starts at Dawson Creek British Columbia "Mile O, and continues on through the Yukon and into Alaska for 1500 miles. It was started in World War II, as a route to transport equipment from Canada and the United States. In a matter of weeks the population exploded to 10,000 with the first trains carrying American troops arrived. The highway took eight months to complete and has been open since 1942. 150 bridges were built and 8,000 colverts were laid.

The Alaska Hotel located on 10th Street just a few feet from the Mile Zero Post, is the oldest operating business in the community. In 1930, this hotel was known as the Dew Drop Inn Hotel with 6 rooms, a lobby and cafe. (250) 782-2625. The Dawson Hotel located on the corner of 10th Street and Alaska Avenue was another popular Hotel in the 1940's. In 1943, a fire and explosion did extensive damage and it was rebuilt in the fall of 1943.

The Dawson Mall located at 11000-8th Street, with over 25 stores and services provides a good selection of products. Plenty of free parking and RV's welcome. Open til 9pm Thursday and Friday. (250) 782-5531.

Dawson Creek has two arenas, the Memorial Arena and the Kin Area for skating, figure skating, and hockey. Also there is an Outdoor Speed Skating Oval. It also has a large hospital. Minor Hockey Association (250) 782-7233.

The Dawson Creek's Airport located almost 2 km southeast of Dawson Creek provides many flights to major destinations. It has a 5000 foot runway and a parallel float plane base.

Events: The largest trade show north of Edmonton is held in Dawson Creek in the spring each year at the Memorial and Kin Arenas. (Kiwanis Trade Fair). July 1st Celebrations held each year. Dawson Creek and District Fall Fair and Stampede held annually in August at the Dawson Creek Fairgrounds. It includes a parade, BBQ, Special Kids Rodeo. Dawson Creek Exhibition Association . Many events are held throughout the year at the Art Gallery. Snowflake Night Light Parade is held in November as well as the Festival of Lights. Many hockey tournaments take place during the winter. Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association
Summer Cruise.

2008 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

The South Peace Community Multiplex is now located at 300 Highway 2, west of the Dawson Creek Regional Airport. The Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre and Lakota Agri Centre are now open. The EnCana Centre is slated to open in the spring of 2008. Multiplex website.

Visit McQueen Slough, a waterfowl refuge located not far from Dawson Creek. Kinuseo Falls is a sight to see located south of Dawson Creek. (some hiking required) The Peace Canyon Dam and the WAC Bennett Dam located 20 minutes west of Hudson's Hope is definitely an attraction you wont want to miss.

Dawson Creek and District Memorial Arena. Lots of hockey action takes place in this arena. The Dawson Creek Canucks hav not put a team in the NPHL for the 2007-2008 season.	One of the main industries of Dawson Creek is the Lousiana Waferboard Plant. Employs a large number of people from the area. Situated on the west part of the city. 8243-221 Road. (250) 782-1616	CJDC TV and CJDC 890 AM Radio have been part of the community for many years. The original building in 1955 was built with the former 1935 "Old-timer's Cabin" left in the centre of the structure. In 1959 H.L. "Hank" Michaud brought CJDC-TV channel 5 to Dawson Creek. 901-102 Avenue (250) 782-3341.

Hypertension Escape Bowling Alley has 10 lanes with automatic scoring. 1501-102 Avenue. (250) 782-8161

Skiing: Downhill skiing available only 5 minutes from Dawson Creek. Bear Mountain Ski Hill was built in 1959. Beginner to intermediate, 8 runs and T-Bar. (250) 782-4988
skithebear.com Powder King Ski Village, located about 200 km from Dawson Creek. Powder skiing, 18 runs, chairlift, 2 T-bars and platter tow. Slopes to 2,100 feet.
Powder King website

Other Radio Stations include: 104.1 CHAD FM (Peace FM repeats from Chetwynd), 89.7 CBKO FM (CBC Radio One repeats from Prince George), 93.7 CBUF FM (CBC repeats from Vancouver), 95.1 CHRX FM (Energy 98 repeats from Fort St. John).

Dawson Creek and District Hospital, located on the south end of the city is a large employer of the area. 111013 Street, (250) 782-8501.

Peace River Block News is a daily newspaper of Dawson Creek that comes out Monday thru Friday, with a circulation of about 2170. Was established in 1979. 901-100 Avenue. (250) 782-4888.

The Dawson Creek Mirror is a weekly newspaper that is published on Fridays with a circulation of about 8000. 1316-Alaska Avenue. (250) 782-9424.

Dawson Creek/ Tumbler Ridge Observer is a paper that is circulated on Sundays. 901-100 Avenue.

Schools: Mountain Christian School, 11501-17 Street, (250) 782-9528. Notre Dame School, 925-104 Avenue, (250) 782-4923. Ron Pettigrew Christian School, 1761-110 Avenue, (250) 782-4580. Canalta Elementary School, 1901-110 Avenue, (250) 782-8403. Central Middle School, 10701-10 Street, (250) 782-5288. Cresent Park Elementary School, 9300-17 Street, (250) 782-8412. Ecole Frank Ross Elementary School, 1000-92 Avenue, (250) 782-5206. O'brien Youth Outreach, 10701-10 Street, (250) 782-5825. Parkhill Elementary School, 9700-5 Street, (250) 782-4115. South Peace Senior Secondary School, 10808-15 Street, (250) 782-5585. Tremblay Elementary School 11311-13A Street, (250) 782-8147. Northern Lights College, 11401-8 Street, (250) 782-5251. College Website

For more information on Dawson Creek, visit the city's website www.dawsoncreek.ca
Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce
Dawson Creek Public Library

Dawson Creek Current weather

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Now Open in Dawson Creek. Clean, fresh, comfortable rooms; standard with coffee maker, microwave, fridge, iron and ironing board. Complimentary high speed internet, shuttle service to and from airport. Includes Hypnos Beds and Opulence sleep systems that bring you the finest quality pillows, sheets and towels

540- Highway 2 Dawson Creek 250-782-3700 1-866-782-3577

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Best Western Located minutes from the airport and across from Wal-Mart and a host of restaurants. Equipped with state of the art fitness facility, pool, hot tub, waterslide. Has meeting and conference space. Free in room high-speed internet, microwave, coffee maker, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and free shuttle service.

500 Highway 2 Dawson Creek (250) 782-6226

The Dawson Creek Station Museum and Visitors' Info Centre. The original Northern Alberta Railway Station was built in 1931. Located at the N.A.R. Park, 900 Alaska Avenue. Many photos and memorabilia of the Alaska Highway plus many displays and gift shop. The Museum is open year round. (250) 782-9595.
Tourism Dawson Creek

The Blue Goose Caboose, on display in front of the Train Station Museum.

The Art Gallery is located in a renovated Grain elevator Annex next to the Museum and Visitor's Info Centre. Local artists as well collections from other galleries are featured. The elevator was built in the early 1940's. 101-816 Alaska Avenue.
Art Gallery Website

Walter Wright Pioneer Village features a trapper's cabin, schoolhouse, store and two churches all from the 1940's as well as farm machinery from the past. National Aboriginal Day Celebrations are held here in June and July 4th. The Rotary Autumn Fest is held each year in September. Located on the west end of Dawson Creek, the Village was built in 1969 by Walter Write and the South Peace Historical Society. Walter was an Alderman of Dawson Creek plus involved with many organizations. 1901 Alaska Highway. (250) 782-7144.

Centennial Swimming Pool located on the corner of 10 Street and 105 Avenue, not too far from the Kin Arena, Memorial Arena, and Curling Rink.

The Dawson Creek Curling Club has many leagues and Bonspiels throughout the winter months. 8 sheets of ice. Curling Rink (250) 782-4080.
Dawson Creek Curling Club