Which city is the southern terminus of the Alaska Highway?

The southern terminus of the Alaska Highway is Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

The highway was built during World War II to create a land connection between the contiguous United States and Alaska through Canada. Construction began in 1942, driven by military concerns about defending Alaska and supplying remote bases after the Pacific War expanded. Dawson Creek became the southern starting point because it connected with existing Canadian roads and rail links.

From Dawson Creek, the route travels north through British Columbia and the Yukon, passing near Fort Nelson, Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and Haines Junction before reaching Delta Junction in Alaska. The highway originally stretched roughly 2,700 kilometers, but later rerouting and straightening reduced its length.

Fairbanks is a frequent wrong answer because the Richardson Highway continues from Delta Junction to Fairbanks. Whitehorse is another important city along the route, but it is not an endpoint. The highway opened to the public in 1948 and is now paved along its full length.