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Uptown, the Station Museum houses the Tourist
Information Centre. In May of 1960, the last steam
engine left Dawson Creek and in May of 1974, the
last passenger train pulled out. Seven years later,
the South Peace Historical Society purchased the
train station for a dollar and by 1983 a museum
was opened in the station. The Station Museum
contains pioneer artifacts, wildlife displays and
the station office along with its living quarters. In
front of the station is a 1903 railcar. Adjacent to the
station is a huge wooden grain elevator which has
been refurbished. Its annex now houses a unique Art
Gallery which features local and touring art shows
throughout the year.
Experience more of the History of Dawson
Creek on the McCoy Brothers Horse Drawn Trolley
Tour. This one-hour guided tour highlights many
interesting facts about Dawson Creek and is a most
leisurely experience. There is a fee for this wonderful
ride that features a handcrafted wagon, drawn by a
pair of beautifully groomed work horses. Dawson Creek Information Centre
Dawson Creek is proud of its many cultural and photo by:
recreational facilities, which include ball diamonds, VC Travel Guide
bowling alley, curling rink, 18-hole golf course and
country club, indoor ice rinks, outdoor natural ice
surfaces, a 400-metre speed skating oval and a junior Taylor
Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool. The city also Location: Milepost 36 on Alaska Highway in 1793 in search of the Northwest Passage. The
boasts a 600-seat performance theatre. and BC 97; 10 miles south of Fort St. John. small town of Taylor, situated in a scenic valley
Mile 0 Park is a lovely spot to spend a relaxing where the Alaska Highway crosses the Peace River,
family afternoon at Rotary Lake and the Walter Population: 1270. Visitor Information: Taylor was named for a fur trader, trapper and ferryman
Visitor Information Centre, open May through
who settled the area in 1912.
Wright Pioneer Village. September at 10316 - 100 Street, PO Box 300, Peace Island Park provides camping facilities,
Taylor, BC V0C 2K0; Phone: (250) 789-3392; hiking and cross country skiing trails, boating
SPECIAL EVENTS Email: info@districtoftaylor.com; Website:
Dawson Creek Fall Fair and Stampede: August www.districtoftaylor.com and canoeing on the majestic Peace River. Taylor
Winter Downtown Light-Up: November Landing Provincial Park is popular for swimming
and fishing. Serviced camping and RV sites are
Santa’s Christmas Parade: Late November Alexander Mackenzie traveled through this area located in Taylor along the Peace and near the

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