11,944
Population
Located close to the Alberta Border. Dawson Creek is Mile 0 on the Alaska Highway which was constructed by the US military over a very short time during World War 2.
A rich farming area and also has the forestry industry influence and a large number of American tourists crossing off their bucket list of visiting Alaska. In 2009 a wind park was built on Bear Mountain SW of the City.
Of interest…
The Alaska Highway Mile Zero Post
Located a block west and south of the traffic circle.
Tourist Information & Art Gallery located at the traffic circle.
Walter Wright Museum Village
Five Campground in city
18 hole Golf Course
Bear Mountain Wind Park (BMW) – Bear Mountain Wind Park (BMW). The 34 turbines were manufactured in Germany. Among the largest in the world today, each 3 million watt turbine produces enough energy to power 1000 homes.
Calendar of Events
Dawson Creek Exhibition
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