Life in Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek sits in the rolling country of northeastern BC, on Treaty 8 territory and at Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway. You can walk the Dawson Trail after work, stop at the farmers’ market on a summer weekend, or head up to Bear Mountain when the snow comes.

Kiskatinaw River Bridge, part of the Alaska Highway, British Columbia, Canada.

After work and on days off

The Dawson Trail runs through town, making it an easy place for a walk, run, or bike ride. When you have a little more time, the Bear Mountain Nordic Trails have routes for hiking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

Downtown, the Dawson Creek Art Gallery puts on exhibitions in a former grain elevator. The Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts is home to the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, where you can catch a performance or take a class. On a cold day, the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre has a pool and an indoor climbing wall.

Art gallery located in a renovated grain elevator in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
“Dawson Creek Art Gallery” by Maclean25, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

In a local physician’s words

“I like my routine in a weekday and I like adventures on weekends.”

Dr. Luay Al Nisr

Family physician and MSA President Dr. Luay Al Nisr describes going from clinic to hospital to see his inpatients and catching up with colleagues in the doctors’ lounge. On weekends, he and his friends look for a lake or trail to explore, sometimes heading across the provincial border.

Read Dr. Al Nisr’s account on the South Peace Division website

“First look at Kinuseo Falls” by Susan Clarke, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Located in Monkman Provincial Park, south of Tumbler Ridge.

Coming for a locum?

The City of Dawson Creek and the South Peace Health Services Society provide short-term accommodation through the Dawson Creek Locum House. Ask the South Peace Division of Family Practice about availability and whether travel, accommodation, or a vehicle can be arranged for your stay.

Thinking about moving here?

If you’re coming with family, Peace River South School District lists schools and programs in Dawson Creek and the surrounding area. The South Peace Child Care Resource & Referral program can help you look for child care. The City’s relocation site is a starting point for getting to know the area and exploring housing, education, and local employment.

“Canola scene in Peace River Regional District, BC” by awmcphee, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hero image: “Kiskatinaw River Bridge” by The Cosmonaut, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5 Canada.