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Nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, this modern Village provides a small town atmosphere with the amenities of urban living.
Pouce Coupe is situated 10 kilometers from Dawson Creek on Highway 2 near the Alberta border and is the pioneer capital of the Peace River area.
Pouce Coupe was once the "End of Steel" for the Northern Alberta Railway. The railway station has been moved to a new location in the heart of the Village and serves as the museum.
For winter enjoyment, the Village is close to all winter sport activities such as downhill skiing, cross country ski trails, skating, hockey and snowmobiling. The highlight of the summer season is the parade and barbecue held every July 1st.
One kilometre south of the Village, located on the banks of the Pouce Coupe River and Bissette Creek, you will find overnight camping, BBQ pits, children's playground, sheltered cook house, electrical hookups and more!
DON'T MISS!...

>  The patriotic Canada Day parade, celebrations,
    and BBQ (July 1st)

 >   Watching the sun set in the beautiful valley
    of Pouce Coupe River and Bissette Creek

 >   Winterfest in March
DID YOU KNOW?...

>   Many stories surround the origin of the town's
    name. Some say it got it's name from an old
    French voyageur who cut his thumb skinning
    a buffalo ("cut thumb" = "pouce coupe" in
    French). Others say "Pouce Coupe" translates
    to "an abandoned chief's lodge by a deserted
    beaver dam" in Beaver language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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 VILLAGE OF POUCE COUPE
VISITOR INFORMATION


Village of Pouce Coupe
Mayor:
Doyle McNabb
 Address:
PO Box 190
Pouce Coupe, BC V0C 2C0
Tel:  (250) 786-5794
Fax: (250) 786-5257
Email:
poucecoupe@shawcable.com
Website:
www.villagepoucecoupe.bc.ca


Visitor Info Booth
 (Seasonal - mid May - August 31)
 Manager:
Tammy Lawrence
Address:
PO Box 190
Pouce Coupe, BC V0C 2C0
Tel:  (250) 786-5794
Fax: (250) 786-5257
Email:
poucecoupe@shawcable.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FAST FACTS ABOUT POUCE COUPE

> Incorporated: 1932
> Population: 928
> Medical Services: Dawson Creek
> Emergency: RCMP 911
> Ambulance: 911
> Industry: Agriculture, oilfield services
> Accommodations/Services: The
   community is serviced with a
   post office, public washrooms, motel,
   hotel, restaurants, gas bar/convenience
   store, car wash, sani-dump,
   RV/camping facilities, Bed & Breakfast
   establishments, library-Internet access
   & public phone, grocery store,
   laundromat, recreation facilities
   (children's playground, ball diamonds,
   soccer field, walking trails.)

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Tel: (250) 785-2544      Fax: (250) 785-4424
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