The Alaska Highway officially starts at the nearby "Milepost 0" in downtown Dawson Creek. This sign, however, is much more photogenic. Behind the sign is a grain elevator typical of many you'll see in Alberta and British Columbia. This one has been converted to a tourist souvenir shop and information center. Watch out for the bus tour groups!
This photo was taken in June, 1997, on a beautifully sunny day. I've got a similar picture from a previous trip where it was overcast and raining. I'm glad I got to re-take it!
Dawson City is a nice enough little town, and home to the last McDonald's you'll see for quite a few miles (not that that's a bad thing). Be sure to fill up your gas tank.
Dawson Creek's official Web site is at http://www.dawsoncreek.ca. Don't confuse Dawson Creek with Dawson City in the Yukon!
Equipment used: Nikon N90; Nikkor 35-135 zoom lens.Copyright 1997/Brian Wasson