Dawson Creek Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Peace River Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
About Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek is in the dry and windy prairie land of the Peace River Country. As the seat of the Peace River Regional District and a service centre for the rural areas south of the Peace River, the city has been called the "Capital of the Peace". It is also known as the "Mile 0 City", referring to its location at the southern end of the Alaska Highway. Unlike most of the province, the city and its region use Mountain Standard Time (UTC−07:00) all year round, since the area already has long daylight hours in the summer and short daylight hours in the winter. In other words, residents of the region never change their clocks – Pacific Daylight Time is used during the spring, summer and early fall, and Mountain Standard Time during the late fall and winter. Dawson Creek derives its name from t
Top Attractions in Dawson Creek
Explore the best things to see and do in Dawson Creek:
- ★Dawson Creek Art Gallery
- ★Down Town Mural Project
- ★Mile '0' of the Alaska Highway
- ★Mile Zero Park
- ★Northern Alberta Railway Park
- ★Ovintiv Events Centre
- ★Start Alaska Highway
- ★Walter Wright Pioneer Village
Where to Eat in Dawson Creek
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fixx Urban Grill
- 🍴Le's Family Restaurant
- 🍴Stuie's Diner
Where to Stay in Dawson Creek
- 🏨Airport Inn
- 🏨George Dawson Inn
- 🏨Mile 0 Campground
- 🏨Pomeroy Inn & Suites
- 🏨The Silverado Inn
Dawson Creek Travel Guide Sections
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