Tourism Sector

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

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. 

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