A series of improvements to one of Dawson Creek’s best-known landmarks is complete, with new signage now installed at the Mile Zero Cairn.
The Cairn marks the official starting point of the Alaska Highway, connecting the community to a route known around the world and drawing visitors to the city.
The latest signage installation wraps up several years of work aimed at improving the site and making it more accessible and welcoming for visitors.
The upgrades include a more accessible experience at the cairn, refurbishment of the monument and its iconic sign, and the removal of older signage and amenities to create a cleaner space.
New interpretive signs also give visitors the opportunity to learn about the site’s history through a self-guided experience available year-round.
Lighting has also been added to highlight the Mile Zero sign and surrounding landmark.
The improvements are intended to help visitors better experience the site while preserving its historical significance to Dawson Creek and the wider region.
The Alaska Highway was built during the Second World War as a military supply route connecting Alaska with the continental United States through Canada. Dawson Creek became known as Mile Zero because construction of the highway began there in 1942.
With the final signs now in place, the completed project continues to showcase the city’s connection to the highway and its place in the history of travel across northern British Columbia and beyond.
