#192 July 2018 Dawson Creek & Pooce Coopy

We left Tumbler Ridge knowing we had not seen nearly enough in the area but more exploring lay ahead in Dawson Creek area.

This sign at the Information Centre in Dawson Creek announces Mile 0 on the Alaska Highway. 

The Mile 0 Alaska Hi-way marker is in the centre of downtown.

The Alberta Pool Elevator Information Centre draws attention to the farming aspect of the area.

Brilliant yellow canola fields were everywhere.

We enjoyed the Summer Cruise "Poker Run". Lots of fascinating vehicles all over town.

Some license plates are fun.

 

My dream car has always been a red 1965 Mustang, however, this purple 1967 Mustang was outstanding.

Nearby Pouce Coupe (pronounced Pooce Coopy by the locals) has a great museum showcasing the history of the area.

Who remembers 3 cent stamps for Christmas cards? I think regular letters were 5 cents!

This caboose is a rare “bay window” model, which was popular because it was safer and provided a better view from the train once it was in motion.

This trapper’s cabin is authentic. When we entered it smelled musty and apparently it smells  “very musty” after a rain.

The interior is arranged to convey the life of a trapper.

There is a mounted Bob-A-Lope

And a Jackalope Hunting Permit.

The Hart Hotel Pub door says “No Guns”. A good policy today as well.

In 1930 the Northern Alberta Railway built this all wood trestle. 

The view leads the eye to unending hills and mountains.

The rail line has not been used since 2000 but we can imagine the people and goods transported by the trains.

Wildflowers now encroach on the rails.