Pouce Coupe is a small village in northeastern British Columbia, located in the Peace River Regional District. With a population of approximately 900 residents, it serves as a rural community centred on agriculture, forestry, and natural resource industries. The village is situated along the Pouce Coupe River, from which it derives its name – a French-Canadian fur trading term meaning “cut thumb.” The area’s economy has historically depended on grain farming, cattle ranching, and timber operations, reflecting the broader resource-based character of the Peace Country region.
The community maintains a quiet, agricultural character typical of northeastern British Columbia’s small settlements. Residents and visitors can access outdoor recreation opportunities in the surrounding boreal forest landscape, including hunting, fishing, and logging road exploration. Pouce Coupe remains connected to larger centres like Dawson Creek, approximately 30 kilometres to the south, which provides additional services and amenities. The village represents one of many small communities that sustain the rural fabric of British Columbia’s Peace River area.