Dawson Creek Part II

We spent an extra day in Dawson Creek. Our purpose was to answer some questions about which route to take, get information on camping and the Alaska Highway, find about information on fishing licences, and just plain play tourist.
First off, let me say that the people here are extremely friendly. Its nice to be greeted warmly and politely everywhere we go, and not just at the tourism/visitor center. There we got good help on fuel availability but not any answers on the Top of the World Highway. At least the staff told us to ask at Whitehorse, which is really a good answer, if you don't know  admit it!
Renita picked up every brochure available, or at least it seemed like she did. She also found a coupon book that would have saved us five bucks at dinner. Rule of the road, always check out the visitor center/chamber of commerce when you get into town!
She also picked up the British Columbia fishing information booklet, and after reading it, I decided to wait to buy a fishing licence. Its not that the cost of the licence is astronomical, it typical for non resident aliens, its that the added fees and regulations are so specific that it seems best to wait for local knowledge. There is a rule that talks about using barbless hooks and of course all my equipment has barbs. That's ok as I can just flatten them, if that meets the laws?

It seems like there are Mile Zero signs a plenty. The original one was run into by a local(?) and moved to the center of the shopping district. There is another one near the visitor center and that's the one at the start of the blog.
One of the neatest things we found was the Art Gallery located next to the old elevator in the NAR park,(Also the location of the visitor center). We found some beautiful wirework/metalwork and three full length dresses made of feathers, wood, and woven grass. Absolutely stunning pieces!
 This is a must see stop in Dawson, Creek, if you like the arts. There is also a display of early photos taken during the construction of the Alaskan Highway so even if you aren't artsy, climb the stairway and enjoy the early images. I didn't realize that seven thousand of the construction soldiers were  African Americans. Go figure.
So what can I say about Dawson Creek, friendly people, nice local art, oh and don't go looking for the Alaskan Cafe as its closed,(Instead we went to the White Spot and had a poor overpriced meal of fishy tasting salmon and average ribs). Clear skies.

ps fuel prices here are about 5.10 a gallon for diesel but still cheaper then we paid in Connecticut last spring. It has been raining hard here for two days and we are a little concerned about flooding further north but the locals say its the first rain in a while and sorely needed.