The Basics

   
• Agriculture is one of the region's major activities. The Peace River district has over 32% of the total agricultural-reserved land in British Columbia, and among many other crops, produces 86% of the province's wheat, oats and barley.

Population: 10,754 in city; 17,444 in area (2001 figures)

Attractions

• Walter Wright Pioneer Village
• Gardens North - a cooperative of individual gardens, located at the Pioneer Village.
• Golf at the 18-hole Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club, or the 9-hole Farmington Fairways.
• Kin Park Walking Path
• Art Gallery
• Railway Museum

Neighbouring Communities:

• Fort St. John
• Taylor
• Pouce Coupe - 900 people

Dawson Creek Links

Arts & Crafts
Maps
Accommodations
Other Businesses
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Arts & Crafts

The Grain Elevator / Art Gallery
The story of how a huge industrial building was moved and converted to a unique gallery.

Dawson Creek Art Gallery

Maps

Dawson Creek Map
A detailed interactive map showing all city streets.

Other Businesses

Dawson Creek Mall

Northern Hovercraft
Offering hovercraft feasibility studies, route assessments, demonstrations, sales, training, post-sales support and parts supply.

More Information

South Peace Community Resources Society

City of Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek Tourism

Dawson Creek Public Library

Community Futures
Assistance for business people, from planning and loans to mentoring and counseling.

Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce

Dawson Creek Weather
The current conditions and 5-day forecast from Environment Canada.

School District 59
Schools, special programming and much more.