Recreation

The Pouce Coupe Museum is proud to display its long and diverse history by incorporating 4 buildings into its tour.  Offering a journey through time weaving through the Heritage House, Trapper's Cabin, Caboose and the original NAR Train Station. With items on display from every aspect of an early settler's life, enjoy the sites of a homestead, doctor's office, church, schoolroom and general store. Many artifacts date back to 1889 when the first settler filed a homestead claim.

Schools, bus tours and other groups are especially welcome. For guided tours through the winter season, please book in advance.

Pouce Coupe Museum
Call (250) 786-5794.

Pouce Coupe Park, located just 1 minute east of Pouce Coupe, has 40 private campsites as well as lots of tenting space and open ground to accommodate many.  26 sites have full power and all campsites have firepits and are surrounded by mature trees.  The grounds also include a playground, horseshoe pits, band stand, kitchen and full shower facilities including one that is wheelchair accessible.

The park is open seasonally, from May 1st to October 31st (weather permitting).

Pouce Coupe Park
Call (250) 786-5139

The annual Pouce Coupe Hospital Barbecue is held on July 1st and is celebrated with a parade, community gathering at Pouce Park with famous BBQ pit roast and fireworks.

Nearby Dawson Creek  is home to the Fall Fair Pro Rodeo, Exhibition and Stampede.  This is the largest event of its kind in Northern BC and Northern Alberta and is not to be missed.

Throughout the Northeast there are numerous lakeside resorts, canoeing, hiking, biking and fishing, and for the winter visitor, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.