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Gateway to the Peace Country
The Village of Pouce Coupe
Cradled in the Pouce Coupe River
Valley, this quaint, historical Village is
located in the northeast corner of
British Columbia surrounded by rolling
hills and crop laden fields.
History
The name "Pouce Coupe" is both
musical and intriguing, and various
tales are told of its origin. The most
authentic is that given in The Land of
Twelve Foot Davis
by J.C. MacGregor,
McLeod's Fort Dunvegan Journal, 1806
reads: "Sunday 17 August, Pouce
Coupe with a few others arrived. They
have made a poor hunt", referring to
an Indian Chief Pooscapee of the
Beaver Tribe.
Pouce Coupe Museum
Take a journey back in time with well
arranged exhibits and displays: the
Heritage House, Trapper's Cabin,
Caboose and the original NAR Train
Station give a true picture of early days
in Pouce Coupe. With items on
display from every aspect of an early
settler's life, take in the sites of a
homestead, doctor's office, church,
schoolroom and general store. Many
of the artifacts date back to 1889 when
the first settler in our area filed a
homestead claim.
Self-Guided Walking Tour/Must-Sees
… Community Information Centre
(with wireless hotspot)
… Post Office, Firehall & Municipal Office
… Historic Hart Hotel
...built in 1931, is decorated in period
style and adorned with hand-carved life
sized statues and hosts a pub and liquor
store.
… Historic Anglican Church
… Wooden Train Trestle
Pouce Coupe Park
Our well-kept and picturesque park is
situated on the banks of the Pouce
Coupe River and Bissette Creek. The
park is equipped for camping:
… RV Elec Outlets
… BBQ pits
… Picnic Tables
… Washrooms
Host to the much anticipated Canada
Day celebrations each year, the park is
open May 1 to September 30.
For reservations call 250-786-5139.
Canada Day Celebrations
Thousands of people line the streets
every year to watch the colourful
Canada Day parade held July 1st. The
Canada Day celebrations continue at
Pouce Coupe Park:
… traditional pit BBQ
… live entertainment
… activities for children
… games and craft fair
… spectacular fireworks display
Pouce Coupe is Growing!
Affordable large lots overlooking the
Pouce Coupe River and Train Trestle are
available for immediate purchase and
boast low taxes. Services include hydro,
natural gas, telephone, cable, water &
sewer. The remaining lots are expected
to sell fast.
Contact
P.O. Box 190
Pouce Coupe
BC V0C 2C0
Municipal Office:
5011 - 49th Avenue
Tel: 250-786-5794
Fax: 250-786-5257
Email: admin@poucecoupe.ca
www.poucecoupe.ca
… Coin-op Showers
… Covered Cookhouse
… Bandstand
… Playground