City coordinates: 55.7605306, -120.2364453
Dawson Creek is a city in northeastern British Columbia located near the border with Alberta. The city is widely known as the starting point of the Alaska Highway, a historic transportation route that connects Canada with Alaska.
The community developed as a transportation and service centre supporting agriculture, energy industries and regional trade across the Peace River area. Its strategic position along major highways continues to support travel and commerce.
Dawson Creek today remains an important regional hub with a strong connection to northern transportation history.