Peace River District of British Columbia

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1. The main highway to go north to Alaska and into the Yukon and Northwest Territories is the Alaska Highway. When was the Alaska Highway built? 1919 1945 1942 1988

2. When you go to the Peace River District, you need to visit Hudson's Hope. Hudson's Hope is the home of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. The dam was named after William Andrew Cecil Bennett. What was his primary job? Prime Minister of Canada Ran a Multi-Million Dollar Corporation called: The Okanagan Brewhouse, Hockey Star Premier of British Columbia

3. After visiting Hudson's Hope you should visit Chetwynd. Chetwynd has sculptures around town. Why are they unique? They are made out of clay. They are carved out of ice, every year. They are carved from stone. They are chainsaw sculptures.

4. Next stop, the Mile "0" city of Dawson Creek. There is a art gallery in Dawson Creek that operates out of a grain elevator? True False

5. Fort St. John was originally a trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. Is the old fort still standing? Yes No

6. While in Fort Nelson, you might be lucky enough to see the aurora borealis at night. What is aurora borealis? Moon Northern Lights Venus Comet

7. Every year the world invitational _______ ______ championships are held in Taylor, BC. What type of championships are held? Horse Racing Firewood Chopping Oil Drilling Gold Panning

8. When did the first river boat reach Fort Nelson? 1900 1942 1879 1933

9. Connecting Dawson Creek to southern British Columbia is a highway, who was the highway named after? John Adams John Hart Hart McGuiness Henry Hart

10. What is the name of the largest and most well known water fall in the area? Niagara Falls Kinuseo Falls Angel Falls Beau Jeux Falls