Travel Planner - Tourism Dawson Creek

Mile ‘O’ Alaska Highway
Dawson Creek
British Columbia Canada
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9. Group 8. Group Catering
Property Contact Phone
George Dawson Inn Carol Pollard 250-782-9151
1-800-663-2745
Fax: 250-782-1617
Email: gdicatering@hotmail.com
Best Western Nikki Lazaruk 250-782-6226
1-877-782-6008
Fax: 250-782-6001
Email: banquetsbwdc@pomeroygroup.ca
Chances Gaming Centre Candace Whetter 250-782-7752
Fax: 250-782-1846
Email: colsen@gcgaming.com
9. Group Photography
10. Group A Photography
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A great the memory Mile 0 Cairn of the or beginning a location of of your each choice. person’s northern adventure is a professional group photo
at the Mile 0 Cairn or a location of your choice.
Photos can be taken any time of day to fit your schedule, are ready the same day and will be delivered to
you. There is a minimum of 12 photos per order. For bookings contact:
Photos can be taken any time of day to fit your schedule, are ready the same day and will be
delivered to you. • There Rainbow is a Studio minimum Ltd.: of 12 photos per order. For bookings contact:
Contact: Sharon Smith
Rainbow Studio Phone: Ltd.: 250-782-7869 Fax: 250-782-7093
e-mail: rainbowstudios@telus.net
Contact: Sharon Smith
Photo Fee Structure
Phone: 250-782-7869 Size of | Photo Fax: 250-782-7093 $CDN (taxes inc.)
E-mail: rainbowstudios@telus.net
5 X 7 Color Photo $5.60 each
Photo Fee Structure 8 X 10 Color Photo $11.32 each
Size of Photo Pic of group photo here/see $CDN CD (taxes inc.)
5 X 7 Color Photo $5.60 each
8 X 10 Color Photo $11.32 each
11. Dawson Creek Major Annual Events
Nothing could be better than to offer a taste of down-home Dawson Creek charm in your tour
schedule. Your agenda in the city may afford the opportunity to surprise and delight your group by
attending a local event. The dates below are listed as generic weekends that these events occur
annually. For specific details: www.tourismdawsoncreek.com/events or call us: 250-782-4714
or 1-888-645-3022
Event
Date & Notes
Farmers’ Market
May to October. Saturdays; rain or shine;
8:30am-12:30pm; CO-OP Mall Parking Lot
Local garden produce, home baked goods, jams,
jellies, pickles, handicrafts, flowers, plants
and much more!
Canada Day Celebrations Annually: July 1
Parade, BBQ, outdoor music, hometown fun!
Mile 0 Summer Cruise Car Show 2nd weekend in July, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Over 200 restored antique and vintage vehicles
on display, street cruise, show and shine,
(Admission is free!), with an inexpensive family
Friday nite BBQ
Garden Tour & Tea
Annually: Last Sunday in July
Route map ($4.00) gives access to viewing of
area’s fantastic private gardens
Dawson Creek Air Show Biannually: 2010, 2012………………..
Admission is free and VIP access and parking
for coaches/rv’s is available. 3 hours of acrobatic
aerial acts with Canada’s military acrobat pilot
force: the Snowbirds as the headline.
Fall Fair, Exhibition & Pro Rodeo Annually: Wednesday to Sunday, 2nd weekend
of August, Parade & 5 days of pro rodeo events,
midway, horticultural, handicraft and animal
exhibits, country music, good food, good fun!
12. Encana Events Centre Group Ticket Sales & Block Seating Reservations
The 5,000 seat newly-opened events centre in Dawson Creek is providing big name concerts and
events to the area. To packed houses, the centre has featured Randy Travis, Beach Boys, Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band, Harlem Globetrotters and Charley Pride. For schedule information, group ticket
sales and block reservations: Contact: 250-795-3307 or Fax: 250-782-7446
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