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Wright Pioneer Village is
a heritage site which explores the history of the early pioneers
who settled in the area of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada.
The village is a collection of buildings, artifacts and stories
dating back to the early 1900's providing a quick glimpse into
the lives and hardships of the early pioneers.
The historic village is opposite the Rotary
Lake Park located on the Alaska
Highway at the west entrance of Dawson Creek, BC. The original
buildings line up along a recreated "main street". Each
building is identified by an interpretive sign and is best accessed
by the raised boardwalk pathway connecting to each building.
Some of the notable historic buildings depicting
the history of the area include the 1918 Pouce Coupe School from
McQueens Lake; the 1920 St. Pauls Anglican Church from the Kilkerran
District; 1937 Loiselle Blacksmith Home; the 1928 W.O. Harper
General Store; the 1928 Fred & Alice Taylor House from the
Spirit River Trail region; the 1916 Dawson Creek School and the
1916 Landry School to name a few.
On the grounds of the park is a good collection
of farming and transportation artifacts used by the pioneers of
the day. The historic carriages, plows, tractors and wagon wheels
line the streets of the village, decorate the grass field located
at the entrance of the village and near the back of the village
near the gardens.
Near the church at the far end of the street is
a large collection of historic farming equipment and a floral
garden named Gardens North. The small flower garden is comprised
of eleven themed gardens and a memorial rose garden. There is
a small walking path through the gardens and a sitting bench at
the entrance.
Onsite is a working coffee shop and an information
building. The park is open to self guided tours and for group
tours. Reservations are recommended for large groups. There is
a public washroom onsite. There is much to see and learn at the
Walter Wright Pioneer Village.
Contact information for
the local Dawson Creek, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to
get to Walter Wright Pioneer Village:
Travel west on Highway 97, the Alaska Highway,
from the community of Dawson Creek towards Fort St. John. Look
for a large sign on the outskirts of town marking the park entrance
to Mile "0" Park and the Walter Wright Pioneer Village.
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