2016 VISITOR - Tourism Dawson Creek
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2016 VISITOR - Tourism Dawson Creek
TourismDawsonCreek.com DAWSON CREEK 2016 VISITOR GUIDE Complimentary Issue british columbia canada Welcome to Dawson Creek, Mile ‘0’ of the World Famous Alaska Highway start your JOURNEY HERE Welcome to the frontier — between culture and wildness, city comforts and country life Enjoy our northern hospitality, easygoing lifestyle, and hardy pioneer spirit as you discover the many treasures in Dawson Creek and along the Alaska Highway. There are treasures to be found along the Alaska Highway, whatever you seek: wildlife, original works of art or intriguing history. It all begins in Dawson Creek, Mile 0 of the world famous Alaska Highway. Dawson Creek offers a full range of restaurants, boutique shopping and big box stores, a bustling Farmer’s Market, fine quality accommodations and famously friendly locals. We’re proud of our monumental history and love to share it with visitors through historical and cultural experiences that define the Peace River region. The past comes alive when you start your journey in Dawson Creek and the iconic relics of the original highway can still be found — if you know where to look. Get Northern BC in the palm of your hand. Download the free Northern BC app at the App Store or Google Play. 2 The Northern BC app is a Northern BC Tourism Association initiative. TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM Photo Credits: Don Pettit, Peace Photographics Inc., Kit Fast, Peace Photographics Inc., Simon Ratcliffe, Tryna Gower Photography Inc., Kurtis Nguyen, J F Bergeron Enviro-Foto JUNE 11 AUG. 9 - 14 Sweetwater905 Music Festival Mattson Farm, Rolla JUNE Walter Wright Pioneer Village Grand 24 - 26 Opening & Pioneer Village Jamboree Walter Wright Pioneer Village JULY 1 Canada Day Parade BBQ & Celebration Pouce Coupe Village & Park JULY 8 - 1O Mile 0 Cruisers Summer Cruise Show & Shine Downtown Dawson Creek JULY South Peace Horticultural Society 31 Garden Tour & Tea Dawson Creek Dawson Creek Exhibition Pro Rodeo & Fall Fair Parade Fall Fair and Rodeo Grounds AUG. 2O Sweetwater905 Farm Day Mattson Farm, Rolla SEPT. 3 Sweetwater905 All Things Art Mattson Farm, Rolla NOV. South Peace Oilmen’s Christmas Tree light-up Mile 0 Post, Downtown Dawson Creek FEB. – DEC. Dawson Creek Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm 10300 – 8th Street Entertainment Lives Here! start your JOURNEY HERE upcoming EVENTS www.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 3 Credit: South Peace Historical Society put your feet in THEIR BOOTS! Help Wanted 1942: There’s Plenty of Work on the Alaska Highway “Men hired for this job will be required to work and live under the most extreme conditions imaginable. Temperatures will range from 90 degrees above zero to 70 degrees below zero. Men will have to fight swamps, rivers, ice and cold. Mosquitoes, flies and gnats will not only be annoying but will cause bodily harm. If you are not prepared to work under these and similar conditions, do not apply. ” – Recruitment poster for the Alaska Highway Construction Project 4 Mystery, Intrigue and Hardship These were the ingredients of the Alaska Highway that changed the north forever and shaped the people of Dawson Creek forever. The stories today are as enduring as the highway itself. Check out the boney fingered man standing right in the middle of Dawson Creek’s main traffic circle. His ghostly statue points northwest where more than seventy years ago, a surveyor planted and pointed his transit in the same direction. This location marked the beginning of one of the world’s largest and hardest construction jobs in 1942. Built for War The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 forced the American and Canadian governments to re-evaluate the security of North America. They needed a secure supply route to haul military goods and materials from the lower states to Alaska and it had to be completed in less than one year. The story of the men, the equipment, and their triumphs over nature to open the northern passage is as legendary as the men who risked their lives to build the highway. TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM a connection to the military the Alaska Highway House, Dawson Creek’s main attraction, is the #1 source of insight and inspiration. Located across the street from the famous Mile O Post, in downtown Dawson Creek the full-feature PBS Documentary and carefully preserved artifacts are yours to explore at your own pace. See for yourself what day-to-day life was like for those who opened the north with the Alaska Highway. Want to learn even more? Stories can be found in various locations throughout our community including the Visitor Centre, the Art Gallery and the lobby of the George Dawson Inn. The Northern BC App can be downloaded to your smartphone and help direct you to all the sights. You can even take the story home with you. Staff in our Visitor Centre and other businesses in town can help you choose just the right keepsakes to share with your family and friends. alaska highway QUICK FACTS Credit: South Peace Historical Society In the spring of 1942, the peaceful agricultural town of Dawson Creek was home to 600 people. Their connection to the bigger world was by rail. Arriving from the south, this provided transportation for the grains and cargo that sustained the community. Then, without warning, this quiet small town burst at the seams, literally overnight! US troops and Canadian civilians began arriving with their equipment, supplies and plans for the construction of the highway. In a matter of weeks, the town’s population swelled to 10,000! There were soldiers and equipment and noise and mud everywhere! The people of Dawson Creek never looked back; their future was being constructed right before their very eyes. Punching through 1500 miles (2414 km) of Canada’s most untamed wilderness, the construction plans for the Alaska Highway were astonishing. Even with today’s equipment, the project would be challenging. But in 1942 the harsh climate, crude equipment and hardships of the land made the reality and scope of the project unbelievable. Permafrost, muskeg, mosquitoes, gnats and extreme cold were common problems. In the summer months, the insects were so horrific that the men wore netting at all times. In one of the earliest and coldest autumns ever recorded, the heavy equipment took a beating. Harsh temperatures of -70 Fahrenheit, froze lubricants, seized transmissions, and snapped axles. Equipment had to be kept running 24 hours a day, shutting them off was out of the question. The combination of brutal cold weather and the scarcity of spare parts meant many vehicles were abandoned and left to the elements where they broke down. For environmental reasons, today most wrecks have been removed, but there are still collections of antique heavy equipment to be explored along the highway. The ’Must See’ collection of these relics is in the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum, 282 miles/454 km north of Dawson Creek. The cold temperatures not only froze the equipment, it brutalized the men too. There were many instances of frostbite that year and several deaths were attributed to the freezing cold. Yet, in a little over 8 months of grueling construction, the Alaska Highway was completed. On November 20, 1942, Mile 1061 (known as Soldier’s Summit) celebrated the official opening of the “Alcan” Highway with a ribbon cutting ceremony. If you love history and construction and are curious about the men who built the highway, or if you have put your feet in THEIR BOOTS! From Calm to Chaotic 1,523 miles/2,450 km from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks 11,000 U.S. troops 16,000 American and Canadian civilians 7,000 pieces of equipment 133 bridges constructed 8,000+ culverts installed 8 months, 12 days to construct Opened to the public in 1948 Over the years, road improvements have shortened the highway by approximately 35 miles/56 km NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 5 kiskatinaw BRIDGE A short drive north of Dawson Creek (15 miles, 25 kms) and just off the Alaska Highway, is the beautiful wooden curved Kiskatinaw River Bridge. As you wind your way into the valley, watch for the unmarked roadside pull off on the north side of the river where you get a great view of the bridge. The bridge is a marvel of engineering that took as long to build as the whole Alaska Highway. It is still load bearing and can be easily driven or walked across. The provincial park on the south side of the river is a great place to appreciate the bridge construction. kiskatinaw bridge QUICK FACTS 6 With 28 campsites, there’s plenty of room to overnight, hike the heights of the riverbanks or enjoy an evening of fishing in this tranquil natural spot. The bridge was destroyed early in construction by ice jams that broke loose and crushed it. More than 100 men worked to build the bridge “Kiskatinaw” means “Cutbank” in Cree, one of the local Aboriginal languages. During construction, a workman slipped and fell to his death on the ice below Approximately 500,000 board feet of creosoted British Columbia fir was used in the construction, shipped from coastal BC. A new bridge that bypassed the old Kiskatinaw Curved Wooden Bridge was built in 1978 when the highway was straightened. TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM landmarks & ATTRACTIONS 8 TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM landmarks & ATTRACTIONS The Mile 0 Post: A WORLD FAMOUS ICON A must do, as you prepare to head north or leave the Alaska Highway heading south, is have your photo taken at the Mile 0 Post in the center of Dawson Creek. This world famous icon has been photographed with countless visitors and locals and been the object of many pranks over the years. Want to be in the photo yourself? Pop into the Alaska Highway House and ask the staff to help. They will see you safely cross the street take your photo with your camera. There have been three Mile 0 Posts over the years with the first being destroyed by a drunk driver, and the second the object of many pranks and kidnappings. The post you will see was installed in the 1980s and is made of steel and fly’s the flags of our nation, our province and our community. When you are standing at the Milepost you are in the heart of Dawson Creek, and by using your Historic Walking Tour Map to guide you down memory lane you can stroll back in time. Keep vigilant in your walk and you will see buildings decorated with hand painted murals depicting the story of Dawson Creek since the Highway was completed in 1942. You’ll find interesting boutique shops, great coffee, eateries and displays of local art in many store windows. . Northern Alberta Railway (NAR) Park No matter how you travel to Dawson Creek, all roads lead to the Northern Alberta Railway Park with its collection of historic buildings, museum, Visitor Centre, Art Gallery and ample parking for recreational vehicles. The NAR Park, as locals call it, is named for the railroad company that brought rail to Dawson Creek in 1931. This is where it all begins! The Visitor Centre, housed in the original railway station house, shares space with the Museum and has all the information you will need for your trip up the highway. Or if you’ve just driven in from the north, the knowledgeable staff can help you plan your journey south. Walk next door to the Art Gallery in the grain elevator. It’s the only building of its kind in the world. Check it out to find out why! And of course, just to the east of the Gallery, you’ll want a photo of the Alaska Highway Cairn. It marks the beginning of your journey north. There is plenty of free large vehicle parking, free Internet access and public washrooms. A two minute walk takes you to the Alaska Highway House and the Mile Zero Post. Don’t forget to stop for a home-made meal or a fresh baked treat and a cup of coffee at any of the local eateries, then carry on to enjoy the boutique shops and hand-painted murals around town. NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 9 Welcome to the Dawson Creek Visitor Centre Wheelchair access, public washrooms and free WI-FI 900 Alaska Avenue TF. 1-866-645-3022 P. 250-782-9595 www.tourismdawsoncreek.com January 5 – May 15 10 am – 4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. May 16 – September 5 8 am – 6:30 pm, Daily September 6 – October 31 10 am – 4:30 pm, Tues. to Sat. November 1 – December 18 10 am – 4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. Drop in for everything you need to complete your travel plans, our knowledgeable staff can answer all your questions and help you organize your trip and put together a terrific list of activities and must-sees in Dawson Creek. Whatever your interests, we can point you in the right direction. Get the most current road condition report and weather forecast plus brochures, maps and up-to-the-minute information about conditions and services along the highway. You may be on a schedule or traveling with a tour group; we can organize your time so you don’t miss out on anything along the way. Relax and check your emails with our wireless internet. Browse our well stocked gift shop where you’ll find the largest selection of Mile 0 Alaska Highway and Dawson Creek clothing, a great selection of books on the Alaska Highway and the north and many souvenirs for the folks back home. Ask for the Historic Walking Tour guide. The booklet is filled with vintage images and stories and will guide you to the many historic spots and buildings that defined Dawson Creek since its beginning. Enjoy great photo opportunities with the famous Mile 0 Post, Alaska Highway Cairn, hand painted murals and metal statues. Be sure to sign the guestbook in the Visitor Centre! Mile 0 CAIRN Your journey starts here with a photo at the cairn, the sign that marks the beginning of the Alaska Highway. Stand on the very spot the military surveyors placed their transit as they plotted the route the highway would take. All mileage along the Alaska Highway route is measured from this very spot. More than one million travelers have had their photo taken at the cairn so don’t miss your opportunity. 1O landmarks & ATTRACTIONS Surveyor STATUE A tribute to the tens of thousands of men (yes, tens of thousands!) who arrived in Dawson Creek in the spring of 1942 to build the Alaska Highway, the Iron Surveyor statue stands as a reminder of the amazing feat and of those who lost their lives in the effort. Standing above the traffic circle that leads you onto the famous highway, the surveyor points northwest along the path that became first a mud track and finally the paved highway you will travel today. Created by local sculptor, Karl Mattson, whose family has ranched in the region for generations, the statue is welded from scrap metal from local farms. The clothing and surveyor’s transit are true to the style of the 1940s. Railway Station Museum All Aboard! Step into the Railway Station Museum and walk in the footsteps of the US soldiers who arrived in the cold spring of 1942 to build the Alaska Highway. Tour the stationmaster’s quarters for a glimpse into the lifestyle that began when the rail arrived in 1931. And don’t miss the natural history museum that includes artifacts from the First Nations who lived here before European settlers arrived. The museum has a small theatre where you will sit and watch a one hour movie about the construction of the Alaska Highway. Dawson Creek was a tiny agricultural community when the railroad arrived to help deliver the finest grain and largest harvests in the Commonwealth from the prairies of the Peace River Region to markets overseas. When WWII began, there were still only a few hundred people calling Dawson Creek home. Between March and May of 1942, tens of thousands of troops stepped off the train and hiked west to the tent city that was the staging ground for the construction of the highway. Overnight, Dawson Creek was on the map! The track behind the station is still in use, shipping grain from the region, but no longer taking passengers. Operated and maintained by the volunteers of the South Peace Historical Society, the Museum is open year round. Admission is by donation. Bus and Tour Groups are welcome. We are wheelchair accessible for your convenience. NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 11 “What a cool use of a grain elevator? Who’d of thought you could convert a grain elevator into something this beautiful! They also have a gift shop with great jewelry. – TripAdvisor Review Grain Elevator Art Gallery A must-see when you visit Dawson Creek is our grain elevator art gallery. You’ll be amazed by this unique building and enjoy shopping for one-of-a-kind art pieces and souvenirs. FLY with us LOOK AT WHAT DAWSON CREEK REGIONAL AIRPORT HAS TO OFFER: • Convenient Location • WIFI Internet Connection • No Parking or Airport User Fees • Competitive Terminal and Landing Fees • Fully Functional Pilots Lounge 24/7 • More convenient flight times For flight times or reservations contact your travel agent or call direct: 1-888-865-8585 www.flycma.com 12 Regional Airport ” Once the grain capital of North America (in the 1930s), Dawson Creek boasted 11 elevators dating back to the 1920s. Lined majestically along what became Alaska Avenue, by 1984, only one elevator remained and it was slated for demolition. That is until a group of visionary artists and one willing architect came up with a radical idea to preserve it. In a matter of weeks, the group had purchased the elevator, found land to relocate it and managed the move from the elevator from the west end of town to the east where it now stands in the NAR (Northern Alberta Railway) Park. This is all the more astonishing when you realize the combined weight of the elevator, the tallest building to the west, plus the annex, that houses the gallery, is 750,000 lbs! Dawson Creek’s iconic skyline structure is a one-ofa-kind art gallery. Stroll the ramp that spirals up and around the interior walls to view the art on display. History buffs will want to take the stairs down to see the vintage photographs that tell the story of the construction of the highway. You won’t want to miss The Grainery Gift Shop located in the main gallery space either. Original works of art, high quality locally made crafts and highway souvenirs are on sale. Come on in, take a stroll up the 3-storey ramp, enjoy the art, the building and a pleasant browse through the gift shop. Admission by donation. Bus and Tour groups welcome and we are wheelchair accessible. TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM landmarks & ATTRACTIONS Alaska Highway House “Brutal, harsh and unimaginable.” – This is how the soldiers/builders described conditions on the Alaska Highway construction project. A stroll through Alaska Highway House will take you back to the 1940s and the life of the soldiers and civilians who worked to build the highway in nine very intense months. Their stories are told through first-hand accounts, film, music and replicas of the equipment that was used. Enjoy tunes from the era, climb into an actual 40s era military jeep and step into the Quonset hut where meals were served and soldiers warmed up at the end of the long hard days. Don’t miss the powerful and emotional one hour-long PBS film about the construction of the highway. The interactive exhibits are designed to give you a glimpse into the hardships and challenges experienced by the crews. Hum along to those favorite old 40s era tunes. Try to imagine minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 C) then imagine living in a tent with just a barrel stove for heat! Or brush your hand across the coarse woolen army issue clothing — pretty rough. Find out what a corduroy road is, what it looks like and what it was used for. Have a close look at the construction details on the scale model of the famous Kiskatinaw Curved Wooden Bridge. Hear the Alaska Highway Opening Ceremonies taking place at Contact Creek at the completion of the highway. Pick up a free collectors pin to remind you of your history moment. Photos are encouraged so climb aboard that jeep and get a shot for the folks at home. At a minimum, you’ll want 30 minutes to take it all in, but to really enjoy and absorb the experience, allow an hour and a half in the Alaska Highway House. “This is a definite must-see if you want to learn about the building of the highway and get a kick-start on the Alaska Highway. ” – TripAdvisor Review NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY Credit: South Peace Historical Society 13 “Safe park for small children. Close to Pioneer Village. Camp at the municipal campground and you are close to all these facilities. Mile 0 PARK – TripAdvisor Review ” Mile 1 of the Alaska Highway Turn into the Mile 0 Park and turn off your engine. This is the place to take a break from driving and wind down while you stroll through the Walter Wright Pioneer Village, cool off the kids in Rotary Lake or saunter under the trees in the Mile 0 RV Park and Campground. Rotary Lake Mile 0 Park / Rotary Lake P. 250-782-7144 Seasonal Hours: June 15 to Sept. 2, 11 am to 8 pm No admission fee. Wheelchair accessible. Pack a picnic and spread your blanket in the shade of a big old poplar as you relax at Dawson Creek’s popular, man-made lake; our big play pool for the young and the young-at-heart. Let the kids run, splash and swim while you soak up the sun at this safe, friendly watering hole with clean cool grass for lounging and a playground for burning off energy. Easy access, good parking and public washrooms located at the park entrance. NOTE: There is no lifeguard on duty; parents and guardians are reminded to stay with their children at all times. 14 Walter Wright Pioneer Village 1901 Alaska Avenue P. 250-782-7144 Seasonal Hours: June 1 to Sept. 2, 10 am to 5 pm Admission by donation. Wheelchair accessible. If you love history, you’ll love Pioneer Village. Pick up a copy of the self-guided walking tour, step through the doors and step back in time. You will learn about the life and times of our agricultural community. A time when a living was made from the land, milk came in glass bottles (or straight from the cow), clothes were dried outside on a line and meals were cooked on a wood stove. Wander through the village of original buildings at your own pace. From a time long before the highway, most of the buildings even pre-date the railroad that came through in 1931. Each building is appointed with furnishings from the era and there is an impressive collection of vintage cars, trucks and farm equipment as well as an old smithy and shoeing shop. There’s a real harmonium you can play and the old school house has original wooden desks and chalkboards, something you just don’t see anymore. Beautiful gardens maintained by local volunteers, large old shade trees and a boardwalk — Pioneer Village is a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours taking in the reality of life at the turn of the last century. Watch the Tourism Dawson Creek Events Calendar for special events taking place at the village. www.tourismdawsoncreek.com/visitor/events/ major-events TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM Downtown Historic Self-Guided Walking Tour Stretch your legs, shop and stop for lunch as you take in the history of Dawson Creek on the self-guided Historic Walking Tour. The free map brochure — available at the Visitor Centre, the Art Gallery and Alaska Highway House — takes you on an educational stroll through downtown. Each landmark tells a particular story about our city; our agricultural roots, the local wildlife, the construction of the Alaska Highway, the accidents and adventures that make up our unique history, as told through the landmarks, murals, statues and historic photographs that grace the downtown buildings. Stop in to enjoy traditional meats, fresh from the smoker, as well as housemade soups and breads, all served up Canadian style, in a restored historic 1940’s setting. landmarks & ATTRACTIONS “There are so many wonderful murals on buildings, down the alleys, and all over. You really need to get out and walk. You can’t take them all in or enjoy them “safely” from your vehicle. They have done a great job and makes it so interesting to walk around. ” – TripAdvisor Review Wear your walking shoes and plan to spend a couple of hours. Along the way you’ll meet friendly locals and can browse the boutique shops and stop for a homemade goodie and a great cup of coffee at one of our downtown eateries. ‘Start Your Highway Adventure Here’ Open for lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday, just steps from the Mile ‘0’ Post. 932 102 Ave., Dawson Creek, BC Phone: 1.250.782.4114 NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 15 Farmers’ Market 10300 – 8th Street Saturdays, March to December: 9 am to 1 pm Lots of free parking for cars, motorcycles, RVs and camper trailers. Saturday mornings are a big event in Dawson Creek. That’s when local producers and artisans showcase their wares at the Farmers’ Market. Locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy the friendly atmosphere and selection of fresh, locally grown produce and homemade delights. Bring your re-useable shopping bags and stock up on fresh local foods. Bear Mountain Wind Park To the west of Dawson Creek you can see them for miles in every direction; a line of tall, white wind towers along Bear Mountain Ridge. If you think they look big from the road, wait till you’re standing beneath one of them. Among the largest wind turbines in the world with a generating capacity of 3 mega watts, each turbine stands 255 feet (78 metres) tall at the hub. Just 20 minutes from town, a trip to the park is an enjoyable half-day of hiking with spectacular views all the way to the Rocky Mountains. Be sure to wear your boots or sneakers and pack some water. Before you go, drop by one of the cafes in town for a picnic lunch to enjoy as you take in the magnificent views from the Rim Rocks Hiking Trail. The gravel road to the towers is easily accessible. Although it can be a bit rough in spots, trucks and cars will have no difficulty. Pick up the brochure and map, and check road conditions at the Visitor Centre before you head up. 18 TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM landmarks & ATTRACTIONS Golfing Half the fun of golfing is the walk across a picturesque landscape. The greens and fairways of the par 72 Dawson Creek Golf and Country Club are nestled in the junction of the Hart and Alaska Highways amid rolling hills, meandering creeks and lush forest at the west end of town. The Golf Course offers enjoyment for the average golfer and a challenge for the experienced. Make sure to reserve your tee time a day in advance and leave time to browse the fully stocked pro shop and hit a few on the driving range. Finish your round on the 19th hole in the golfers’ lounge then stay for lunch or dinner in the dining room or covered patio. www.dawsoncreekgolfclub.ca, 250-782-7882 Dawson Creek Farmington Fairways, 10 miles (16 kms) north of town on the Alaska Highway, is a challenging 9-hole course with a 300 yard driving range and RV Park tucked in the trees. Farmington Fairways is the perfect place to meet friends and family for a day or a weekend. Call ahead to reserve your tee time, golf cart, club rentals and camping site. With a licensed restaurant and lounge, this can be a truly relaxing weekend. www.farmingtonfairways.com, 250-843-7774 Hillside Greens Par 3 Golf, is a few minutes drive north on 8th street. With a beautiful view of the Dawson Creek Valley, you can play a little or play a lot. Call ahead to book your tee time, 250-782-3971. Find interesting and unique places to experience using our helpful search tools, and connect with the entrepreneurs building a strong and vibrant community. lovedawsoncreek.com Dawson Creek Discover our amazing independent businesses! NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 19 accommodations Check out www.tourismdawsoncreek.com for full listing of amenities at these great accommodations. Hotels & Motels Airport Inn Pomeroy Inns & Suites 800 - 120th Ave. P. 250-782-9404 airportinn.ca 540 Highway 2 P. 250-782-3700 pomeroyinnsandsuites.com Aurora Park Inn & Suites 12004 - 8th St. P. 250-782-8006 TF. 1-877-782-8006 auroraparkinn.com Central Motel RV Park 1301 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-8525 Comfort Inn 1748 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-8595 ramada.ca Stonebridge Hotel 500 Highway 2 P. 250-782-6226 stonebridgehotel.ca 1200 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-1222 choicehotels.ca Days Inn Dawson Creek The Lodge 640 - 122nd Ave. P. 250-782-8887 daysinn.ca 1317 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-4837 George Dawson Inn 800 - 112th Ave. P. 250-782-5333 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 12217 - 4th St. TF. 1-877-660-8550 P. 250-782-7700 hiexpress.com Inn on the Creek 10600 - 8th St. P. 250-782-8136 innonthecreek.bc.ca Northwinds Lodge 632 - 103rd Ave. P. 250-782-9181 northwindslodge.com Peace Villa Motel 1641 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-8175 peacevillamotel.com Mile 0 Campground 16066 RC Campground Rd. Tomslake, BC P. 250-784-7064 risingmoonbb.com 2.5 km (mile 1.5) Alaska Highway P. 250-782-2590 mile0rvpark.com Northern Lights RV Park Sunset Ranch & Cabin B&B RD 261 Braden Rd. P. 250-843-6966 bbcanada.com/6072 Super 8 1440 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-8899 TF. 1-888-482-8884 super8.com 11705 - 8th St. P. 250-782-9151 2O Ramada Limited Rising Moon B&B Travellers Inn Voyageur Motor Inn 801 - 111th Ave. P. 250-782-1020 Bed & Breakfast Campgrounds & RV Parks Alahart RV Park Farmington Fairways RV Park Mile 10 Alaska Highway P. 250-843-7774 farmingtonfairways.com Mile 18/Km 28 Alaska Highway P. 250-843-0074 Pouce Coupe Regional Park 13274 Highway 2 P. 250-786-5139 poucecoupe.ca/park Swan Lake Provincial Park 1725 Alaska Ave. P. 250-782-4702 Kiskatinaw Provincial Park 9636 Friesen Subdivision – Mile 1.5 P. 250-782-9433 nlrv.com 35 km SE Hwy 2, 2 km gravel access P. 250-964-2243 Tubby’s RV Park & Wash 1913 - 96 Ave. P. 250-782-2584 http://tubbysrvpark.com For all provincial parks, check out www.bcparks.ca Dawson Creek Coach House 1529 - 116 Ave. P. 250-719-5065 Dawson Creek Guest Houses 1501 - 105 Ave. P. 250-782-4695 dawsoncreek guesthouses.com Northern Lights B&B 1501 - 105th Ave. P. 250-782-3197 nlightsbnb.com TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM Mile ‘0’ Park & Campground • Full hookups • Free hot showers • Laundry • WiFi • Sani-dump • Tenting Stay under a canopy of beautiful trees, adjacent to Rotary Lake, Walter Wright Pioneer Village, and golf course. Tel: 250-782-2590 [email protected] 12217 4th St. Dawson Creek, BC The Best Value Under the Sun FREE Hot Breakfast Free High-speed Internet All Rooms with Fridge & Microwave Coin Operated Laundry Complimentary Breakfast + Free Internet Access Health/Fitness Centre + Truck, Bus Parking Available Dry Sauna + Business Centre Check In Time: 3pm Check out Time: 11am Dawson Creek Days Inn 640 122 Avenue Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0A4 T: 250-782-8887 | F: 250-782-8799 daysinn.ca 1-250-782-7700 Dawson Creek Super 8 Jacuzzi® Room, Business Suites & Kitchenettes HDTV With Sports & Movie Channels Free SuperStart® Hot Breakfast Meeting/Banquet Room Free Local Calls Free Wireless Internet Refrigerator, Microwave Guest Laundry Large Vehicle Parking Fitness Center Our n, anadia erves C e, with s t n a r restau o cuisin to & Filipin kfast cooked Indian, r b y ea r ta n e omplim c order! Approved 1440 Alaska Ave • Dawson Creek BC Tel: 250-782-8899 Toll Free Direct: 1-888-482-8884 Email: [email protected] www.super8.com 1-800-800-8000 Toll Free: 1-888-782-8136 [email protected] | www.innonthecreek.bc.ca 21 ver rH pe Up al fw meet the NEIGHBOURS driving route ay R oad Butler Ridge Park eR ac ch ea Villages, pubs and a brush with the birds There are rewards for those who step off the beaten path. Glorious prairie landscapes, quaint villages, small pubs full of local colour and colourful locals, a world-class bird sanctuary and more; and all within minutes of Dawson Creek. Plan to spend a day on our Meet the Neighbours Tour. It will take you places only the locals know, places you will remember! Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes or a pair of boots if it’s been raining — our prairie mud is famous. And don’t forget your binoculars and camera. The driving tour showcases special places where owners and locals are always up for a chat and know the area inside and out. 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Braden Road Kiskatinaw Provincial Park & Historical Curved Bridge 97 COLUMBIA 97 10 Inga Lake Dale Shearer Beatton River Park ALBERTA 9 meet the NEIGHBOURS driving route eace land ark Blackfoot Regional Park Peace River Corridor Park Prespatou Road Two Rivers BRITISH Blueberry River First Nation Clayhurst MEET THE NEIGHBOURS ROUTE MAP Taylor M i ll iga n Creek Ro a d Wonowon Baldonnel Pouce Coupe — What a Curious Name. Be sure to pronounce it Pooce Coopy the way we do. Just 5 minutes drive southeast of Dawson Creek is the village of Pouce Coupe, a small town with a huge history. Stop first at the Visitor Centre and Museum on the main street. The staff know their history and it predates the Alaska Highway by many decades to the days of the very earliest pioneers and beyond. Make sure you ask how the village got its name and grab a copy of the self-guided Historic Walking Tour. Head for the original 1930 Wooden Train Trestle. Smell the creosote and imagine the old steam engines rumbling over high above the Bissette River below. You’ll be impressed by the sheer size of it. And it’s a must see before you head north on the Alaska Highway to the famous Kiskatinaw Bridge. At the historic Hart Hotel, built in 1928 and still in use to this day, you can find out more interesting details about the village history and enjoy a refreshing beverage. Get your camera ready to photograph the life-sized wooden figures around the pub and find out about the locals they represent — sort of our local version of having a statue dedicated to you but no big donation required. You’ll meet George. He’s made of wood and has occupied the seat in the middle of the bar for many years now. He’s actually a local horseman who’s been known to ride into town and stop at the Hart for a beer. He and some buddies rode their horses right into the bar one night. If you don’t believe it, there’s a photo that proves it. The Hart Hotel is open seven days a week so you can stop in anytime. Ready to Roll Again? As you leave Pouce, drive north on Highway 2 and watch for the right-hand turn on to the Rolla/ Spirit River Road. You’ll snake your way down and up out of the “Snake Pit” as the locals call it, actually the Dawson Creek, and back up onto the Rolla Prairie. Welcome to grain country! The Peace River Country was built on agriculture. The primary crops these days are canola for oil, wheat for bread and hay for livestock. The view to the east reaches all the way to the Alberta border. Your next stop is McQueen’s Slough. Watch for 24 a small blue sign with a pair of binoculars on it on the right hand side of the road and prepare to turn at the next entrance on your left. Operated and maintained by Ducks Unlimited, this wetland is home to thousands of birds. A bird watchers paradise and a special treat for ornithologists, you should find many species to check off your Life List. There’s a half-mile boardwalk for safe walking and viewing platforms where you can set up your tripod or relax and watch Nature’s show. On-site signage illustrates the different species. TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM Village of Pouce Coupe gateway to the peace country The Village of Pouce Coupe is a quaint historical Village, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia. Also know as the “Pioneer Capitol of the Peace Region”, the amenities are all within walking distance and visitors are encouraged to take time to stroll through the Village with a self-guided walking tour booklet. This friendly Village is nestled north of the Pouce Coupe River amongst golden fields of grain. Pouce Coupe Museum Our History Pouce Coupe Park A Piece of Recreation July 1st Canada Day Celebration Truck Light-up Parade and Food Drive The Pouce Coupe Museum offers visitors a chance to journey back to a period long ago, with permanent displays from the very founding of the village, including a heritage house, trapper’s cabin, caboose, and the original Northern Alberta Railway Station built in the 1930’s, which now houses the museum. The majestic wooden train trestle whispers its stories through the cracks of time, located a short walking distance from the museum. The Pouce Coupe Park keeps its promise as a place to visit in luxury. The green wonderland is speckled with BBQ pits tempting the mind with visions of juicy burgers and warm summer songs. Sheltering those that require it is a covered cookhouse, lending itself for family reunions. All that enter the Pouce Park have picnic tables, washrooms, coin showers, and a bandstand. For those that are in need there are RV electrical hookups. Rich with tradition, Pouce Coupe holds its annual July 1st Celebration with the enthusiasm bringing the historical village to life. This celebration brings laughter and full stomachs to all who volunteer or attend the annual parade and the famous BBQ. After all the festivities, magnificent fireworks sends all home with smiles and lasting memories. Recently added, the Truck Light Parade utilizes the local businesses to put on a show in the dark winter night. Cozy fire pits blaze just waiting for a hot dog or marshmallow to roast and the sound of fun and delight waft through the chill air. The loop of the Town Square is illuminated by twinkling lights which swath the h o s t o f t r u c k s . Pe o p l e a r e encouraged to bring nonperishable items to the event or weeks prior to celebrate a time of giving. Taking a page out of history, the Hart Hotel which opened in 1928 still operates with its old world charm. Pouce Coupe is best known in the Peace River block as being the first municipality in northeastern British Columbia; it was the center for Government offices, post office, bank and the police barracks for the region. Tickle Your Taste Buds Pouce Coupe British ColumbiaCanada The amenities in Pouce Coupe abound, rife with both historic and newly built hotels and other lodging all are welcome in this home away from home. Local restaurants speak of the people that dwell in Pouce Coupe, from a traditional Asian restaurant to a modern western café. 5011-49th Avenue, PO Box 190, Pouce Coupe, BC, Canada V0C 2C0 Phone: (250) 786-5794 • Fax: (250) 786-5257 www.poucecoupe.ca “a very friendly place to visit, with lots of historical charm, and modern amenities...” COMMUNITY CARVED BY SUCCESS CHETWYND Located in the eastern foothills of the Northern Rocky Mountains, Chetwynd offers a unique balance of prairies, mountains, wilderness and a full service community. The area is well known for its breathtaking scenery and countryside. YOUR 4-SEASON PLAYGROUND! CHAINSAW CARVING TOUR | GREENSPACE TRAIL SYSTEM GOLF | SWIMMING | CAMPING | FISHING | HUNTING CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING | SNOWMOBILING | MOUNTAIN BIKING 12th Annual International CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP JUNE 9-12, 2016 Over 150 Carvings at the ochure take a r b a p Pick u Centre and of the r o t i tour Vis uided gs. g lf e s carvin Watch artists at work during the competition and take in a selfguided walking tour to enjoy the legacy of this annual event — over 150 carvings! snap & watch be You Tu bonus video content Chetwynd Visitor Centre Tel: 250.788.1943 • Fax: 250.788.1846 [email protected] www.gochetwynd.com Back on the road, heading north, your next stop is the Rolla Pub, constructed in 1920 in the hamlet of Rolla was once the largest town in the region. Patty, a dedicated historian and storyteller will greet you with a warm, smiling welcome. Grab a drink and step back in history. Every square inch of the walls and ceiling is covered with photographs, art and collectables you won’t see anywhere else! It’s more like a private and very eclectic museum and Patty is your host with the history, her love and passion. In the evenings there’s always a group of locals and a game of shuffleboard going on. If there’s no live band, the jukebox will be playing and you can share a table with the locals and catch up on the news from around. The Pub is open Tuesday to Thursday from 11 am to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 1 am meet the NEIGHBOURS driving route Last Stop — the Rolla Pub, truly an experience you’ll never forget. planning TIPS Travel Distances: Time to Enjoy: Dawson Creek to Pouce Coupe: 6 miles (10 kms), approximately 5 minutes. Pouce Coupe to McQueen’s Slough: 4 miles (6 kms), approximately 4 minutes. McQueen’s Slough to The Rolla Pub: 0.6 miles (1 km), a short jaunt over the prairie. For a different route back to Dawson Creek, head to Fort St. John, 70 miles (112 kms) from Rolla. Take the Sweetwater Road just south of the Pub west to the Alaska Highway (Hwy 97N) and enjoy the scenery along the way. Alternatively, you can get to Fort St. John by continuing north from Rolla on the Rolla Road to the Clayhurst Bridge Crossing at the Peace River and then east along Cecil Lake Road. There is a lot of gravel on this route but it’s a beautiful scenic drive. Here are some time estimates that will help you plan your tour. And if you can’t fit it all in on one day, we’d love to have you stay longer! Pouce Coupe Self-Guided Walking Tour: 30 minutes to an hour. Pouce Coupe Museum: History buffs, military and ex-military could spend hours here reading, listening and learning. A quick peak around will take you about 15 minutes. McQueen’s Slough: Another place to linger — for a couple of hours or more — but 30 minutes will give you a chance to stretch your legs and soak up some fresh prairie air. The Rolla Pub: Stop for a quick drink or settle in for a chat with Patty. And don’t forget to take your photo under the sign! NORTHERN BC APP | FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY 27 enjoy the wilderness SAFETY TIPS Driving Where the Wildlife Are One of the delights of travelling the Alaska Highway through vast stretches of wilderness country is the chance to see wildlife along the way. But caution is necessary, for your safety and for theirs. Any time you’re on the road, watch for wildlife on or beside the road, especially at dawn and dusk when it’s hard to see them. Collisions with a wild animal can result in serious vehicle damage and personal injury as well as harm and likely death to the animal. Obey posted speed limits and the yellow wildlife warning signs. And pay attention to the ditches and verges along the roadside where animals tend to browse. Use high beams at night where possible and watch for the glow of the animals’ eyes. Make sure your cell is charged as you travel between towns and if you encounter an accident, please take pictures of the accident scene. Check at the local Visitor Centre to find out where you may lose cell reception on the highways and side roads. . Bear Safety 28 Bears are the alpha predators at the top of the animal food chain. You are a visitor in their home so please respect them! The best rule of thumb is: Keep Your Distance, and chances are so will they. Don’t approach a bear to try for a better photo. You especially want to keep well away from females with cubs. Like all mothers, they will defend their young aggressively if they think you are a threat. Never attempt to feed a bear. Sadly, bears that have been fed by humans lose their natural instinct to stay away and end up being killed to prevent the risk of aggressive encounters. If you encounter a bear, make noise to let the bear know where you are. It’s a good idea to carry a bell or some other way to make a loud noise. Give bears a very wide berth. They may look clumsy but they can run much faster than you, both up and down hills. Store all food in your vehicle or a bear proof cache, never in your tent. Take all garbage with you. Don’t forget your zoom lens — the best tool with which to capture a bear. TOURISM DAWSON CREEK | 2016 VISITOR GUIDE | TOURISMDAWSONCREEK.COM Visitor Centre: Get all the information you will need and let us help you map out your stay in Dawson Creek and travels along the Alaska Highway. This is also the best shop for clothing, books and souvenirs. Train Station Museum: Take a peek into the days of the pioneers and the wartime history of Dawson Creek. Lovingly tended by the Historical Society who is always collecting new old stuff, you’ll want 45 to 60 minutes to take it all in. Grain Elevator Art Gallery: This one-of-a-kind art gallery is built inside a renovated 1930s grain elevator! There is always art to see in the main gallery and the stair well is a photo gallery/history tour of the highway construction. The gift shop features artisan originals. You’ll want to spend about 60 minutes. Mile 0 Cairn: It’s just past the Art Gallery, and a must-do to take your photo on the exact spot from which all mileage on the Alaska Highway is measured. Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour: Pick up your walking tour guide from the Visitor Centre and take an hour or two to follow the photo panels that tell the story of the people and places, past and present, of Dawson Creek. With QR codes you can scan with your smart phone to hear what SimonSees.com has to say on YouTube. Alaska Highway House: Relax in the film hut as you absorb the epic story of the highway construction, learn about the lives of the crews and then send a personalized e-postcard to the folks at home. Give yourself at least an hour and a half. Mile 0 Post: Join the tens of thousands of members of the Mile 0 Club and have your photo taken with one of the most recognized monuments in the world. Stop by Alaska Highway House to pick up your personalized Mile 0 Post certificate. Trek and Taste: For a bit of retail therapy or to fill that gap with something fresh baked and delicious, shop downtown Dawson Creek with its unique boutique stores and eateries. mile 0 WANDER LIST mile 0 WANDER LIST Walking Trail: Work out the travel kinks and enjoy some green park space with a power walk or stroll along the 3-mile (5-kilometre) walking trail that follows Dawson Creek as it meanders through town. Outdoor Fitness Park: Enjoy the fresh air as you get in a work out on the stateof-the-art fitness machines located on the Walking Trail. It’s free, it’s fun and there’s lots of parking if you want to drive. Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre: A beautiful space to get in your laps or enjoy hours of leisure in the pools, steam room, sauna and hot tub, this is a wonderful place for the seriously athletic or the family group. And the Centre also boasts a climbing wall and walking track so there’s something for everyone here. Walter Wright Pioneer Village: Explore freely through the village of historical buildings loaded with authentic artifacts. Pick up your complimentary walking tour map at the Village office, the Visitor Centre or Alaska Highway House. You’ll want to spend 45 to 90 minutes here. Bear Mountain Wind Park: A short drive from town will bring you to the base of the 34 massive wind towers. There’s pleasant hiking along the Rim Rock Trail with spectacular views across the Peace Country landscape to the Rocky Mountains. Pick up your map and information brochure at the Visitor Centre. Allow about 20 minutes for the drive and as long as you like to enjoy the fresh air and marvelous views. 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