Dawson Creek

Mile Zero Post - Downtown Dawson Creek and the Alaska Highway Mile Zero monument. Dawson Creek is a small town (11,000 in town, 60,000 in the area) in Northern British Columbia, best known for being mile zero on the Alaska Highway.

Dawson Creek Halal Travel Guide

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 and the city has been called the "Capital of the Peace". It is commonly called the "Mile 0 City", referring to its location at the southern end of the Alaska Highway. Unlike most of the province and 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 Visitor Information Centre | 900 Alaska Ave. located in the NAR Railway Station Museum ☎ +1 250-782-9595

History

Dawson Creek derives its name from the creek of the same name that runs through the community. The creek was named after George Mercer Dawson by a member of his land survey team when they passed through the area in August 1879. Once a small farming community, Dawson Creek became a regional centre after the western terminus of the Northern Alberta Railways was extended there in 1932. The community grew rapidly in 1942 as the U.S. Army used the rail terminus as a transshipment point during construction of the Alaska Highway. In the 1950s and the city was connected to the interior of British Columbia via a highway and railway through the Rocky Mountains. Since the 1960s, growth has slowed.

How is the Climate in Dawson Creek

In the summer and the city is often dusty and arid; temperatures during the day are warm, but cool at night, typically falling below 10 °C (50 °F). Highs reaching 30 °C (86 °F) occur only twice per year on average. Heavy rain showers are sporadic, lasting only a few minutes. In the winter and the city can get bitterly cold and dry, with 17 to 18 days of −30 °C (−22 °F) lows per year. It is subject to very strong winds year round.

How to travel to Dawson Creek

Travel on a Bus in Dawson Creek

• Twice a week, BC Bus North provides service from Prince George via Dawson Creek to Fort Street John with a weekly connection to Fort Nelson.

Fly to Dawson Creek

• ncreekairport.com/ Dawson Creek Regional Airport - served by Central Mountain Air. There are larger airports in Fort St. John and Grande Prairie that have more comprehensive flight schedules.

By car

• Highway 97 - west to Chetwynd and Prince George and north to Fort St. John
• Highway 2 (aka 43) - south to Grande Prairie/Edmonton

British Columbia Highway 97 (the Alaska Highway) runs north from Dawson Creek to Fort St. John and the Yukon – where it becomes Highway 1 – before reaching Alaska. The other highways emanating from Dawson Creek are the John Hart Highway, also 97 (southwest to Chetwynd and Prince George), Highway 2 (south to Grande Prairie and Southern Alberta), and Highway 49 (east to Peace River and northern Alberta).

How to get around in Dawson Creek

Travel on a Bus in Dawson Creek

• BC Transit provides public transportation around town.

By car

Dawson Creek's road network generally follows a grid pattern around large blocks of land. Because the grid contains many internal intersections with stop signs, traffic is forced onto two arterial roads: 8 Street going north–south and Alaska Avenue going southeast–northwest. These two roads meet at a traffic circle where a metal statue marks the beginning of the Alaska Highway.

What to see in Dawson Creek

• Northern Alberta Railway Park | 900 Alaska Ave. ☎ +1 250-782-9595 Opening Hours: hours varies - see website Includes a station museum.
• Mile Zero Park | at mile one of the Alaska Highway, near the junction of Highway 97 South and the Alaska Highway - Included in this park are Walter Wright Pioneer Village, Rotary Lake, and the fabulous horticultural features of "Gardens North".
• Walter Wright Pioneer Village | mile0@ 1901 Alaska Highway - This historic village portrays a theme depicting Dawson Creek before the Alaska Highway construction period
• Dawson Creek Art Gallery 816 Alaska Ave ☎ +1 250-782-2601 Opening Hours: June 15-Aug 31: daily 8AM Monday - 5PM; September 1-Jun 14: Tuesday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday noon-4PM It is housed in a renovated annex of a prairie grain elevator, in NAR Park in the center of Dawson Creek. It features local, regional and touring exhibitions year round. Gift shop.
• Down Town Mural Project each mural represents some aspect of the building of the Alaska Highway. The murals were designed to enhance the alleyways of the downtown core and to provide an interesting experience for visitors to the community.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dawson Creek

• Events Centre | 300 Highway 2 - Spectator events such as concerts, shows, and conventions.

Shopping

Dawson Mall has some local stores but offers limited goods. Local tourist office where you can buy souvenirs of Alaska Highway and Dawson Creek is located in downtown Dawson Creek, across the Bank of Montreal.

• Vintage & Restroration Love 908 102 Ave ☎ +1 250-782-4441 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Vintage furniture, trinkets, specialty foods, locally made products, new reproduction decor,

Halal Restaurants

• Stuie's Diner 10516 8 Street Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 8PM 1950s themed diner.
• Fixx Urban Grill 512 Highway 2 next to the Stonebridge Hotel ☎ +1 250-782-3006 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - midnight Eclectic menu: Asian and Mexican Fusion, Steaks and made-in-house burgers. Gluten-free options.
• Le's Family Restaurant 801 111 Ave ☎ +1 250-782-1020 Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 7AM Monday - 2PM Diner.
• Baked Cafe 937 103 Ave ☎ +1 250-784-0015 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 8AM Monday - 4PM Coffee, baked goods, soups.

The drinking age in BC is 19.

• Rockwells Pub Club 1729 Alaska Ave ☎ +1 250-782-2994 Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 2AM

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are plenty of hotels, lodges, and RV parks in Dawson Creek. Late spring to summer is peak season where many Muslim visit the city as the beginning of their trip to the Alaska Highway.

• Mile 0 Campground May 1-Oct 1
• George Dawson Inn 11705 8 Street ☎ +1 250-782-9151 From $110 Onsite restaurant, full service gym, and a stores. Free Wi-fi, microwave and fridge in every room.
• The Silverado Inn - 10100 10 Street - From $60
• Pomeroy Inn & Suites 540 Highway 2, ☎ +1 250-782-3700 From $169
• Airport Inn - 800 120 Ave ☎ +1 250-782-9404 From $79 Free WiFi, pet-friendly rooms, on-site restaurant.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Dawson Creek

Fort Street John and Grande Prairie (Alberta) | Grande Prairie are bigger cities around, where travel duration to go to each city takes about 90 min by car.

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