Surrounding Parks

The areas surrounding Dawson Creek offer a wide range of recreation opportunities. Pouce Coupe and area offer some spectacular parks including Pouce Coupe Regional Park, located on the banks of the Pouce Coupe River and Bissette Creek. One of the first Historical Points of interest along the Alaska Highway is the Kiskatinaw Bridge. The 162 metre curved structure, one of the first of its kind in Canada, is the only original timber bridge built along the highway that is still in use today.

Looking for a relaxing camping spot along the banks of the Peace River? Peace Island Provincial Park is located just minutes north of the community of Taylor along the Alaska Highway. The camping sites are private, large and shaded. Blackfoot Regional Park is located along the Peace River, north of the small community of Rolla on Highway #3 which provides several large unserviced campsites for friends and families.

Tumbler Ridge is an unsurpassed wilderness experience, and is a mecca for hikers and backpackers. Kinuseo Falls in Monkman Provincial Park is one of the great waterfalls of North America and is not to be missed by any visitor. There is much to enjoy in this park; the highly recommended Stone Corral interpretive hiking trail, and the hike into Monkman Lake which includes a dramatic series of ten waterfalls in Monkman Creek. With recent discoveries of dinosaur tracks and bones, Tumbler Ridge is truly a place to discover. Many varieties of fish and water fowl are abundant in local lakes and rivers. Chetwynd is centrally located between Moberly Lake and Gwillim Lake Provincial Parks. Enjoy excellent fishing, boating and swimming.

All this just scratches the surface. There are dozens more accessible destinations. Informative staff at the Dawson Creek Visitor Info Centre wait to answer your questions.

Play in the Natural

If you enjoy a walk on the wild side, Dawson Creek and the surrounding area are strategically located for all your outdoor and wilderness needs. While visiting Dawson Creek, you will not want to miss the waterfowl refuge at McQueen's Slough. Here you will find a plethora of birds and waterfowl; a must see for the birding enthusiast. The Radar Lake Community Forest offers a piece of tranquility near an urban setting. This area offers numerous well-marked interpretive trails where you can learn about local flora and fauna while strolling through peaceful natural surroundings. The opportunity to view moose, deer, foxes, bears and all manner of other wildlife are plentiful.

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