This post in downtown Dawson Creek marks Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway.

The Mile 0 Post was erected in 1946 and is an excellent spot for a selfie, a stretch break or to start your journey on the Alaska Highway. The visitors centre nearby has souvenirs to remember your stop at the Mile 0 Post.

The Alaska Highway begins in Dawson Creek and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. People do not use “east” and “west” to refer to the direction of travel; “north” and “south” are used, referring to the south (Dawson Creek) and north (Delta Junction) termini of the highway.

A monument at the southern terminus of the Alaska Highway

Photos: Google Street View; Jadecolour, CC BY-SA 3.0

This beautiful bridge is the first of its kind in Canada, built back in 1942-43. The bridge is still the only one in use today.

This is a perfect picture spot of the unique wooden trestle bridge. The curved bridge offers beautiful views and a rich perspective of the older days. Approximately 500,000 board feet of creosoted British Columbia fir were used to construct the bridge.

Photos: bcparks.ca, South Peace Historical Society (Resource ID: 13157)

Step back in time and explore the history of the early pioneers who settled in the area of Dawson Creek up to the Alaska Highway construction period.

There is so much to see and learn at Walter Wright Pioneer Village. The town-like village is complete with a general store, churches, and a schoolhouse. There is also an extensive collection of historic farming equipment and a garden.

Photo: facebook.com/mile0park