Discover the charm of Dawson Creek, a small city in British Columbia's Peace Region. From its thriving industries to its stunning Northern Lights displays and its connection to the historic Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
December 29, 2024, 6:30 pmAny similarity with the popular 1998 TV show ends in the city’s name. In fact, no part of the six-season TV series was ever filmed in this Canadian city. Why, then, am I featuring it this week? My eldest son lives here now, and I’m spending the holidays with my only granddaughter, my “Little Princess,” his firstborn (another one is coming soon), the apple of my eye.
The Peace Region, named after the Peace River that runs through it from west to east, is the largest regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located in its northeastern corner. Nestled in the heart of this Peace Region is Dawson Creek, a small city by Western standards but made increasingly prosperous by its main industries—construction, oil and gas, and mining.I’ve often wondered why such a small city has so many hotels. Driving around the city, I saw practically all the international chain hotel brands—Ramada, Days Inn, Staybridge (an Intercontinental hotel), Holiday Inn, Travelodge, and many more. This is because many workers come in from other parts of the country and the U.S. on short-term deployments. Naturally, these hotels run an enviable 90 percent occupancy all year round. What else makes Dawson Creek worth a visit? You don’t have to travel to Scandinavia or Alaska just to be mesmerized by the famous Northern Lights. It’s a common sight here in this city during the winter months, and they shine bright between 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. when the skies are at their darkest. The last time I came, this awesome display of nature shone brightly in different shades of red, green, and blue. I couldn’t get enough of it; I must have taken almost a hundred photos of the different shapes of the colorful celestial display. It was spectacular. Right at the city center is Mile “0,” the start of the great Alaska Highway, which was constructed during World War II to connect the continental U.S. states to its 49th state, Alask
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