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Dawson Creek
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Dawson Creek is a small city in northeastern British Columbia, famously known as Mile 0 of the historic Alaska Highway. It offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, local art, and Canadian prairie charm, making it a crossroads for travelers and nature enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
12,178
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
55.76°, -120.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,175
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
1.5°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
-12.3°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-46.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
547 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
16
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
29.0
Airport
YDQ
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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