Tourism Sector

In April of 2024, the City received the Community Tourism Plan which sets the goals and vision for Tourism Dawson Creek.

Several historical sites within Dawson Creek attract tourists each year. Event and sport tourism within Dawson Creek is what keeps visitors coming back.

Historical sites

Several historical sites shape tourism in Dawson Creek and bring tourists from far and wide. Some historical sites worth a visit are:

Mile 0 Post
Northern Alberta Railways (NAR) Park
- Dawson Creek Art Gallery
- NAR Railway Station Museum
- Stone Cairn Marker
- Visitor Information Centre

Walter Wright’s Pioneer Village

Visit our Tourism Dawson Creek website to learn more about tourism in our city.

Event and sports tourism

An Economic Impact Assessment completed in 2019 shows a steady climb in event and sports tourism for Dawson Creek. Particularly at our Ovintiv Events Centre.

Some of the main contributing factors that drive tourism in our city are:

Banquets
Concerts
Corporate meetings
Sports
Trade Shows