SASKATCHEWAN SchoolDestinationsDirectory Inaugural Issue 2013-2014
Saskatchewan’s Complete Field Trip Resource
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MOBILE LASER TAG (For ages 5 and up) We come to your school or park and can set up in the gym or on a grassy area. We have 26 Taggers and just as many inflatable bunkers too.
OUTDOOR LASER TAG AT THE PARK (For ages 5 and up)
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Come to us and enjoy a number of fields with your class. 1.5 hours at the park.
PAINTBALL (For ages 10 and up) We have a number of fields to play on, accommodating small, medium and large teams of up to 50 players. Our trained certified referees, are strictly monitored to ensure eneryone has a safe and fun time. We have a nice staging area, with a BBQ menu available.
Fully Insured Ph: 306-764-9444 or Toll Free: 888-764-9444 5 miles South West of Prince Albert 2
Box 1001 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6
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Paintball Paradise ABOUT US:
• Paintball Paradise Prince Albert started in 1994. We have four playing fields, with spectator viewing on two of them. We have a beautiful staging area with 10 to 12 picnic tables under tin shelters, and a large fire pit. • In 2012, we added outdoor laser tag. • We have a wonderful BBQ kitchen and can provide catering services for those who want more than just hot dogs. • Mobile laser tag, where we can come to your event or function, was added in 2013. • 2013 was a busy year with a haunted corn maze and pumpkin picking patch being added. • The corn maze will open in late August and pumpkins will be ready in mid- to late-September. • The haunted corn maze will be open in the evenings during October. • For the science enthusiasts, we have a large solar-panel array and several smaller solar-powered items, perfect for anyone wanting to learn about solar energy.
MOBILE & PARK LASER TAG
For ages five and up, we can bring mobile laser tag to you! Basic mobile package includes: • Six laser taggers. • Six inflatable bunkers. • We come to your place and set up the area for play, and include 90 minutes of supervised time. • If you have more than six players, they can easily take turns, or we can bring more taggers (up to 26 total). • Additional inflatable bunkers are available for larger areas. We can set up in school gyms, or outside on grassy areas. • Or play laser tag at Paintball Paradise. We have a number of playing fields to rotate through and around the farm yard, like the bin field, small field, big field, and the call of duty field. • We have a nice staging area, with a BBQ menu available.
PAINTBALL
And of course, for 10 years old and up we have PAINTBALL, PAINTBALL, PAINTBALL. • Again, we have a number of fields we can play on, accommodating small, medium, and large teams of up to 50 players at one time! • We can even accommodate several different groups at the same time on their OWN playing fields! • We have trained, certified referees, and player rules are strictly monitored to ensure everyone has a safe and fun time. • We have hosted for hundreds of thousands of players and scored many tournaments. We have the experience to make sure YOU have the FUN!
WHAT WE DO THE BEST: • Sport team windups: hockey, ball, soccer, etc. • Staff functions and BBQs. • Ultimate class outing and birthday parties. • Great for team building and co-operation experiences!
Book your school event or party today. Call 306-764-9444 Or toll free at 1-888-764-9444 Paintballpa@inet2000.com Www.PaintballPA.com Certain times book up very quickly, so call today and enjoy a new fantastic adventure for you and your class party. Saskatchewan School Destinations
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National Parks / Parcs nationaux
GRASSLANDS / DES PRAIRIES DISCOVER some of Canada’s rarest species or mysterious badlands. Endangered species & spaces, fascinating fossils & geology, First Nations and cowboy cultures. (K-8. May/June & Fall) DÉCOUVREZ quelques-unes des espèces les plus rares du Canada ou explorez les mystérieux badlands. Espèces et espaces menacés, fossiles et géologie des plus fascinants, Cultures des Cow-boys et des Premières-Nations. (Maternelle – 8e année. Mai/juin et automne) (306) 298-2257 Grasslands.info@pc.gc.ca
PRINCE PRINCE ALBERT ALBERT ENGAGE all your senses, including your sense of wonder. Explore the Boreal Forest; Dive into the Wild Beneath the Waves; Connect with Aboriginal history. (K-12. May/June) FAITES APPEL à tous vos sens et plongez-vous dans l’émerveillement. Explorez la forêt boréale; découvrez la nature sauvage sous les vagues; apprivoisez l’histoire des Autochtones. (Maternelle – 12e année. Mai/juin) (306) 663-4510 panp.schools@pc.gc.ca
FORT WALSH
EXPERIENCE the power of history. Construct a red river frame; Defend a rifle pit; Military drills; Geocaching; Fill & roll a red river cart; Guided tour; Walking trails (Gr.1-6, 8,10,12. May/June & Fall) DÉCOUVREZ le poids de l’histoire. Construisez une maison à ossature-bois dite de la rivière Rouge; défendez un trou de tirailleur; exécutez des exercices militaires; faites de la géocachette; remplissez et tirez une charrette de la rivière Rouge; faites une visite guidée; empruntez des sentiers pédestres. (1re – 6e années, et 8e, 10e et 12e années. Mai/juin et automne) (306) 423.6227 Batoche.info@pc.gc.ca
UNRAVEL facts and fictions of the 1870s. Guided tour with interactive learning games, walking trails, picnic area, Métis cabins. Optional workshops: Rifle and Cannon Drill, GPS Scavenger Hunt, Archeological Dig. (Gr.1 & 3-9. May/June) DÉVOILEZ les faits et les mythes des années 1870. Visite guidée avec jeux éducatifs interactifs, sentiers pédestres, aire de pique-nique, cabanes métisses. Ateliers facultatifs : démonstration de tir au canon et à la carabine, chasse au trésor avec GPS, fouille archéologique. (1re année et 3e – 9e années. Mai/juin) (306) 662.2645 Fort.walsh@pg.ca.ca
MOTHERWELL MOTHERWELL HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD
FORT BATTLEFORD
TASTE from field to fork. Touch farm animals; Experience hands-on farm chores; Meet what you eat; Calculate “Horse Whoa2”; Wagon rides; Jam pail lunch option; Guided tour. (Gr.2-5, 8 & 9. May/June)
HEAR the many voices. Guided tour plus optional workshops: Experience canon drills; Uncover archaeological dig; Recognise ‘Many Voices;’ Participate in period games; Connect with First Nations stories. (Gr. 3-5, 8-10 & 12. May/June) ÉCOUTEZ les nombreuses voix. Visite guidée et ateliers facultatifs : assistez à une démonstration de tir au canon; découvrez une fouille archéologique; reconnaissez les « nombreuses voix »; participez à des jeux d’époque; découvrez les histoires des Premières Nations. (3e – 5e années, 8e – 10e années et 12e année. Mai/juin)
Goût du champ à la fourchette. Flattez des animaux de ferme; participez à des travaux de la ferme; rencontrez ce que vous mangez; calculer « Whoa chevaux 2 »; faites une promenade en chariot; dégustez une gamellerepas (facultatif); faites des visites guidées. (2e – 5e années, 8e et 9e années. Mai/juin)
(306) 937.2621 Battleford_info@pc.gc.ca
(306)333.2116 Motherwell.homestead@pc.gc.ca
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Contents
Listings by Region
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Index to Advertisers
Allen Sapp Gallery.................................................................. 30 City Of Yorkton – Gallagher Centre Water Park................ 42 Cypress Hills Eco - Adventures............................................ 23 Dallas Valley Ranch Camp..................................................... 7 Death Valley Paintball............................................................ 36 Dino Bouncers........................................................................ 13 Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre............................. 33 Estevan Energy Tours............................................................ 10 Government House................................................................ 17 Griffiths Petting Farm.............................................................. 8 Grip It...................................................................................OBC Historic Reesor Ranch........................................................... 22 Kronau Heritage Museum..................................................... 12 Mitchinson Flying Service Limited...................................... 37 Moose Jaw Trolley Company................................................ 25 Paintball Paradise Prince Albert.........................................IFC Parks Canada............................................................................ 4 Paws N Paddles Wilderness Tours....................................... 47 Regina Public Library............................................................ 14 Rock Ridge Paintball And Lasertag Games........................ 37 Royal Saskatchwan Museum................................................. 18 Saskatchewan Provincial Parks............................................... 9 Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame....................................... 15 Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo................................. 31 Shurniak Art Gallery.............................................................. 29 Souris Valley Museum........................................................... 16 Swift Current Agricutural and Exhibition Association..... 28 Swift Current Museum.......................................................... 24 T.rex Discovery Centre.......................................................... 19 Table Mountain Regional Park............................................. 38 Trails of 1885........................................................................... 50 Tunnels of Moose Jaw............................................................ 26 Wadena & District Museum................................................. 43 Wanuskewin Heritage Park................................................... 41 Wascana Centre...................................................................... 20 Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre.................................... 48 Western Development Museum........................................... 44
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A Maize in Saskatchewan Box 250 Abernethy, SK S0A 0A0 Tel: (306) 924-4217 A-Mazing Adventures 210 Leonard Street Regina, SK S4N 5V7 Tel: (306) 789-3133
South East
Canadian Western Agribition Box 3535 Regina, SK S4P 3J8 Tel: (306) 565-0565 Fax: (306) 757-9963
Cannington Manor Prov. Park Box 220 Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0
Civic Museum of Regina 1375 Broad St Regina, SK S4R 7V1 Tel: (306) 780-9435
Claybank Brick Plant Hist. Museum Box 2 - 5 Claybank, SK S0H 0W0 Tel: (306) 868-4774
Abernethy Nature-Heritage Museum Box 158 Abernethy, SK S0A 0A0 Tel: (306) 333-2202 Alameda Heritage Museum Box 195 Alameda, SK S0C 0A0 Tel: (306) 483-5099 Alex Youck School Museum 1600 4th Ave Regina, SK S4R 8C8 Tel: (306) 445-1760 Allie Griffin Art Gallery 424-10th Avenue S.E. Weyburn, SK S4H 2A1 Tel: (306) 848-3922 Art Gallery of Regina 2420 Elphinstone Street Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Tel: (306) 522-5940 Avonlea & District Museum Box 401 Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0 Tel: (306) 868-2101 Bell Barn Society of Indian Head Box 1882 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Tel: (306) 536-6881 Bengough & District Museum Box 122 Bengough, SK S0C 0K0 Tel: (306) 268-2909 Briercrest & District Museum Box 216 Briercrest, SK S0H 0K0 Tel: (306) 799-4424
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp Welcome to Dallas Valley where you can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation combined with a well-balanced camp, outdoor education or conference experience. We know that people thrive when given the chance to spend time together as well as experience the outdoors through activity and adventure. Enjoy fellowship with each other, lot’s of fun through a variety of challenging activities, caring staff and good food. We conduct summer camps for kids and teens in July and August. The camp is available for the fall through spring seasons to host schools, churches, business and service organizatizations, and other groups who wish to plan their own conference, workshop or outdoor adventure. We invite you to browse our website and discover who we are and what we can do for you.
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South East
Coronach District Museum Box 449 Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 Tel: (306) 267-2005
Dunlop Art Gallery Box 2311 Regina, SK S4P 3Z5 Tel: (306) 777-6040
Grenfell Museum Box 1156 Grenfell, SK S0G 2B0 Tel: (306) 697-2839
Craik Oral History Museum Box 473 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Tel: (306) 734-2737
Dysart & District Museum Box 327 Dysart, SK S0G 1H0 Tel: (306) 432-2255
Griffiths Petting Farm Box 703 Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0 Tel: (306) 731-2722 Email: info@griffithspettingfarm.ca
CTV Regina Box 2000, Highway #1 East Regina, SK S4P 3E5 Tel: (306) 569-2000 Fax: (306) 522-0090
Estevan Art Gallery & Museum 118 Fourth Street Estevan, SK S4A 0T4 Tel: (306) 34-7644
Cumberland Gallery & Gift Shop 2405 Legislative Drive Regina, SK S4S 0B3 Tel: (306) 569-3155
Estevan Energy Tours #2 - 322 - 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0T8 Tel: (306) 634-6044 Fax: (306) 634-6729
Cupar & District Heritage Museum Box 164 Cupar, SK S0G 0Y0 Tel: (306) 723-4951
Fort Qu’Appelle Museum Box 1093 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Tel: (306) 332-6033
Dallas Valley Ranch Camp Box 779 Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0 Tel: (306) 731-3348
Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2445 Albert St Regina, SK S4P 4W7
Deep South Pioneer Museum Box 185 Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0
Government House Museum & Heritage Property 4607 Dewdney Avenue Regina, SK S4T 1B7 Tel: (306) 787-5773
Dino Bouncers Inc. 431 Cavendish Street Regina, SK S4N 4K6 Tel: (306) 779-3466
Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation Box 156 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Tel: (306) 695-4200 Indian Head Museum Society Box 566 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Indian Head Research Farm PO Box 760 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 It’s a Blast 10B Hesse Bay Regina, SK S4R 7Z9 Tel: (306) 545-7529 Kenosee Superslides Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0 Tel: (306) 577-2343 Fax: (306) 577-2355
GRIFFITHS PETTING FARM Tours can be provided for school groups of all sizes. Tours are about 1-2 hours. During your tour, you will be led around the farm by a knowledgable tourguide.
Group Tours available upon request • Wheelchair access available
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You will be able to see and pet about 40 different types of animals (sheep, horses, chickens, llamas, peacocks,
rabbits, other poultry and rodents) Outdoor bathroom is available. Picnic area is available as well as the TransCanada Trail for hiking. School discount available. Box 703, Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0
306-731-2722 www.griffithspettingfarm.ca
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are the perfect outdoor classroom! From grasslands to boreal forest, there are 35 provincial parks to explore. Ignite your students’ love of the outdoors! Sixteen of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks feature education-specific programming that is active, hands-on, full of self-discovery and relevant to the current Saskatchewan curriculum. In Saskatchewan Provincial Parks, students have the opportunity to learn about the natural environment while experiencing it. Students learn about water eco-systems through pond dipping or investigate forest and land ecology through hiking our many trails. Try overnight camping and let your students hear the sound
of a crackling campfire or witness the beauty of a starlit sky. Our historic parks are rich in both the history of aboriginal peoples and in the creation of our province. As a fur trade hub for 75 years, a Treaty #6 negotiation and signing location and the beginning of the Northwest Resistance, Fort Carlton is brimming with history to be discovered. Another Hudson’s Bay trading post, Last Mountain House, offers winter programming, where students can experience the difficulties faced by fur traders in the wintertime. Our parks are also rich in settlement history. Visit Cannington Manor to experience daily life at the turn of the 20th century or Wood Mountain
Post to learn about the first North West Mounted Police detachment in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks have something for everyone. Go hiking, explore the parks through geocaching or take a canoe trip on one of Saskatchewan’s beautiful lakes or rivers. Winter activities are available at many parks and include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. For adventurous groups, Cypress Hills offers exciting activities like ziplining, rock climbing and a night-sky observatory. Most parks also offer group camping rates. With 35 parks spread throughout the province, excitement and adventure are just around the corner!
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Adventure, history and spectacular scenery, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks offer learning opportunities for students of all ages. Plan a picnic, take a hike, watch for wildlife or visit one of our nine historic parks. Visit us online at www.saskparks.net for more information.
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Estevan Energy Tours
Safety Information
• Must be seven or older • Closed-toed shoes must be worn (no sandals, flip flops, flats or crocs) • Cameras and water bottles are permitted • Pictures can only be taken for personal use • Provided safety equipment must be worn in the power plants
Estevan, the Energy City, is located in the Southeast corner of Saskatchewan. The Energy Tour is an educational tour that depicts the energy industry in our province. This tour is a great for students ages seven and older. Morning tours take you on an inside journey to the Rafferty Dam, the Boundary Dam Power Station and the Boundary Dam Mine Site. The Rafferty Dam Reservoir was developed to provide water for the area, including Shand Power Station, and as flood protection for residents downstream in Saskatchewan and North Dakota. The Boundary Dam Power Station is the largest coal fired generating station in Saskatchewan. It alone produces 35% of Saskatchewan’s electricity. At the Boundary Dam Mine Site you will see some of the largest pieces of mining equipment in North America using the strip mining technique. Afternoon Tours leads you through the Boundary Dam Mine Site, the Shand Power Station and the Shand Greenhouse. At the Boundary Dam Mine Site you will see some of the largest pieces of mining equipment including drag lines, coal haulers and huge bulldozers. The Shand Power Station is the most environmentally advanced coal fired generating station in Canada. The Shand Greenhouse uses
excess heat from Shand Power Stations generating station to produce thousands of tree seedlings every year for wildlife habitat and land reclamation projects in the province. These guided tours take approximately two and a half hours and run from Monday to Friday in May and June and from Tuesday to Saturday in July and August. The Energy Tour is a FREE tour and an experience that fits perfectly into the teaching curriculum.
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Kipling & District Historical Society Box 414 Kipling, SK S0G 2S0 Tel: (306) 736-8254
Lanigan & District Heritage Centre Box 424 Lanigan, SK S0K 2M0 Tel: (306) 365-2569
Kronau Bethlehem Heritage Society Box 1 Kronau, SK S0G 2T0 Tel: (306) 781-3082
Laser Quest 10A Hesse Bay Regina, SK S4R 7Z9 Tel: (306) 924-3131
Kronau Heritage Museum Box 1 Kronau, SK S0G 2T0 Tel: (306) 781-2974
Lumsden Historical Museum Box 91 Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0
Mosaic Canada 2221 Cornwall Street Regina, SK S4P 2L1 Tel: (306) 523-2800 www.mosaicco.com
MacKenzie Art Gallery 3475 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Tel: (306) 584-4250
Lakeside Heritage Museum Box 102 Regina Beach, SK S0G 4C0 Tel: (306) 729-4676 Langenburg & Area Homestead Museum Box 864 Langenburg, SK S0A 2A0 Tel: (306) 743-2666
Moosomin Regional Museum Box 1654 Moosomin, SK S0G 3N0
Mission Ridge Winter Park Box 249 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Tel: (306) 332-5479 Fax: (306) 332-6300
Mosaic Potash Belle Plaine PO Box 7500 Regina, SK S4P 4L8 Tel: (306) 345-8400 Fax: (306) 345-8200 Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field 1910 Piffles Taylor Way Regina, SK S4P 3E1 Tel: (306) 525-2181 Mossbank & District Museum Box 172 Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0
VISIT THE KRONAU HERITAGE MUSEUM The Kronau Heritage Museum is located in the Hamlet of Kronau, just 20 minutes southeast of Regina on Highway #33.
Regular Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May long weekend – Labour Day
Tours available spring through fall by appointment.
For more information call
306-781-2974 or 306-781-2775
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Come and explore the stories, photographs and maps of the Settlement of Southern Saskatchewan on the main floor, and the rotating exhibits in the lower level of the restored 1912 church building. See the pioneer schoolroom in the 1926 two-room country school that is currently undergoing restoration. Discover our “Museum in a Suitcase” outreach program, suitable for grades two to six. The cases are available for loan for a nominal fee. Former exhibitions have been condensed into a scrapbook format and include tactile objects and activity sheets to provide an interesting and enjoyable school project. “Reading, Writing and ‘Rithemetic” and “Simple Fun” tells the story of the adventure of pioneer school days. “The Story of Grain” speaks of the history of farming and the growing of crops in Saskatchewan from the early days of the pioneers to the present. Pay a visit to Schneider’s Ice Cream shop just around the corner and end your museum tour with the coolest treat around.
Follow children’s yelps of delight, and they’ll lead to a giant inflatable bouncer. These room-sized inflatables are a combination of a ride, game, playroom and trampoline. Dino Bouncers is the first indoor inflatable jump center unique to Regina, SK, Canada and is ready to entertain people of all ages and abilities. While our themed days and selection of inflatables make our indoor facility the place to be, we can also come to your great events with a Dino Bouncer rental.
Get a group rate when you bring your classroom to our indoor facility! 1305 Park Street, Regina • 306-779-3466 Whatever the event at your school we can be there! For FABULOUS Fun Days, CHARMING Carnivals, MARVELOUS meet the teacher night, FANTASTIC fundraisers, GREAT graduations, and TOTALLY cool tournaments, we have equipment for your next celebration! Children and teenagers should participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Obesity rates have more than tripled in the past 30 years. BE AWARE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES YOUR COMMUNITY OFFERS TO HELP YOUR FAMILY STAY HEALTHY.
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Introduce your students to a world of possibilities! Regina Public Library offers an amazing range of collections, programs and services designed to help students of all ages enhance their learning experience at nine distinctive neighbourhood locations. For information, or to book a tour, contact: Marketing & Communications marketing@reginalibrary.ca 306.777.6113
Book your classroom tour today, to learn more about RPL’s: • Central Library, which also houses the RPL Film Theatre and Dunlop Art Gallery • Central Children’s Library: a space created just for kids, featuring a dedicated Storyroom for storytimes, puppet shows and educational programming. • Prairie History Room: a unique window into Saskatchewan’s past, where local and family histories come to life.
REGINA PUBLIC LIBRARY Our Mission
Regina Public Library engages the citizens of Regina by providing a community gathering place where the joy of reading, discovery and lifelong learning is promoted and encouraged. Where... • everyone can access information, in all its forms, for enjoyment, work and study • diverse cultures are represented, respected and celebrated • we play a leadership role in the economic and educational success of the city, its residents and businesses • literacy is nurtured and intellectual freedom is respected.
Our Values
Regina Public Library is a public space that provides services to the citizens of Regina in the form of resources, experiences and client relations. The following values are the foundation of our service:
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Learning We inspire, cultivate and support lifelong learning for all. Access for All We support physical, intellectual and cultural access in a welcoming environment. Service and Accountability We are accountable to the Regina community and are responsive to its ever changing needs through the delivery of effective and efficient services. Intellectual Freedom We support the principle of intellectual freedom and the rights of each citizen to privacy, communication and action within the law. The Library endorses the Canadian Library Association Statement on Intellectual Freedom. Community Leadership We are an integrated cultural institution that is committed to helping create the future of Regina and strengthening our diverse community.
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Let us inspire your students! Field Trips include:
• A guided tour of our permanent and temporary exhibits, including: o Permanent collection of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club o 488 inductees representing 54 sports and heralding from 105 Saskatchewan communities • Curriculum-based programming (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6) • Scavenger Hunt
www.sasksportshalloffame.com EXPLORE SASKATCHEWAN'S RICH SPORTING HISTORY AND THE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES!
Cost applies:
• $1.00 (including tax) per individual
Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Our collection contains approximately 13,000 sport artifacts and archives
Extended Summer Hours 2013 May 18th to August 31st Saturday Afternoons 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Administration Office Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tours Welcome
Contact us at 780-9232 or visit our website www.sasksportshalloffame.com
Call 306-780-9232
for information about current tours 2205 Victoria Avenue, Regina SK S4P 0S4 Monday-Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm *closed Holidays
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Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site PO Box 70 Abernethy, SK S0A 0A0 Tel: (306) 333-2116 Fax: (306) 333-2210 PotashCorp Lanigan PO Box 3100 Lanigan, SK S0K 2M0 Tel: (306) 365-2030 Fax: (306) 365-2526
RCMP Historical Collections Unit Box 6500 Regina, SK S4P 3J7 Tel: (306) 522-7333
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame & Museum 2205 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0S4 Tel: (306) 780-9232
Rocanville & District Museum Box 490 Rocanville, SK S0A 3L0 Tel: (306) 645-2113
Pumpkin Hollow Corn Maze Box 1087 Lumsden, SK S0G 3C0 Tel: (306) 540-2670 www.pumpkinhollow.ca
Royal Canadian Legion - Regina Branch 1820 Cornwall Street Regina, SK S4P 2K2 Tel: (306) 522-2676
Radville CN Station Firefighters Museum Box 253 Radville, SK S0C 2G0
RCMP Academy, Depot Division PO Box 6500, 5600 11th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3J7 Tel: (306) 780-5900
Sask Hockey Hall of Fame 2 - 575 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: (306) 773-3031
Regina Public Library PO Box 2311, 2311 - 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3Z5 Tel: (306) 777-6037
PotashCorp Rocanville PO Box 460 Rocanville, SK S0A 3L0 Tel: (306) 645-2870 Fax: (306) 645-2733
Ralph Allen Memorial Museum Box 361 Oxbow, SK S0C 2B0
RCMP Heritage Centre 5907 Dewdney Ave Regina, SK S4T 0P4 Tel: (306) 522-7333
Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2445 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4W7 Tel: (306) 787-2815 Fax: (306) 787-2820 Email: info@royalsaskmuseum.ca www.royalsaskmuseum.ca Royal Saskatchewan Museum Annex 2340 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 2V7
The Souris Valley Museum is a regional history Museum that focuses on daily life and the development of Southeast Saskatchewan; focusing on pioneer life.
For more information, including an events calendar, please visit our website at
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Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Box 1171, Stn. Main Regina, SK S4P 3B4 Tel: (306) 545-8824 Saskatchewan Arts Board 1355 Broad Street Regina, SK S4R 7V1 Tel: (306) 787-4056 Saskatchewan Legislative Building 2405 Legislative Drive Regina, SK S4S 0B3 Tel: (306) 787-5357 Saskatchewan Military Museum Armouries/1600 Elphinstone Street Regina, SK S4T 3N1 Tel: (306) 347-9349 Saskatchewan Provincial Library 409A Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5B2 Tel: (306) 787-1796
The Souris Valley Museum The Souris Valley Museum collection includes the Schneller Schoolhouse, a cook car, a homesteader shack, two of Estevan’s earliest fire trucks and an outdoor Heritage Mining Equipment display. The museum’s displays are designed to recreate shops, businesses and the rooms of a house. The museum provides educational programming and community events, including summer day camps, public events, school visits and workshops.
The Souris Valley Museum is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Additional hours and special event bookings are available upon notified request. The Souris Valley Museum is located on Highway #39 West, just outside Estevan, beside the Visitor Information Centre (look for the Heritage Mining Equipment display). For more information, including an events calendar, please visit our website at www.sourisvalleymuseum.ca.
Government House:
Our Heritage, Our House, Our Future History is alive at Government House! Visitor Experience Hosts in period costume will share the excitement of Saskatchewan’s proud history and heritage through a wide range of engaging educational programs in both official languages. Travel back in time and learn about the significant role of Government House during the creation of Saskatchewan, experience what life was like at the turn of the 20th century, and explore the role of the Crown and Lieutenant Governor in Saskatchewan. From the giant board game “It’s Democracy” to scavenger hunts to hands-on
play and discovery in the Once Upon a Time Room, there is something for everyone – pre-kindergarten through to Grade 12. During the warmer months, explore the eight and a half acres of majestic Edwardian Gardens, designed to please the eye and delight the senses. With clues, GPS and map in hand, geocaching in the gardens provides a unique way to learn about the significance of the historical landmarks and features at this National Historic Site. In the winter season, Government House is transformed into a magical traditional Victorian home providing
special Christmas educational programming offered from mid-November to the end of December. Before you leave Government House, don’t forget to find Jocko hiding in the museum and enjoy the fun of dressing up in Victorian costume and taking your picture on the replicated historic landau! To further enhance your school visit, download the Teacher Resource Guides. They are packed with insider tips and intriguing facts to help you get the most from your visit. All Government House programs and admission are free of charge throughout the year.
For more information, booking forms and copies of the Teacher Resources Guides, visit www.governmenthouse.gov.sk.ca/Educational-Programs.
Was it Mrs. Forget with the Teacup in the Dining Room? Open 6 days a week - Free Admission! 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK www.governmenthouse.gov.sk.ca @Govt_House
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In the Museum - programming for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 students in the areas of First Nations, Life Sciences and Earth Sciences. Options include guided tours of the museum galleries and interactive programs on topics such as dinosaurs, animal homes, First Nations tools and weapons and more. All programs contain Saskatchewan-based content. Education programs are available 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday from October to June. The Paleo Pit is a self-use playroom facility for younger students that can be booked as part of your visit. In the Classroom - Saskatchewan teachers may borrow loan kits on a variety of topics such as dinosaurs, rocks, fossils, insects, plants and trees, reptiles and amphibians and ancient technologies. Kits include resource material and hands-on specimens. Kits can be shipped to schools outside of Regina.
Book Online
A complete list of programs, loan kits, online resources and booking forms can be found at royalsaskmuseum.ca/programs/education. For more information, please email education@royalsaskmuseum.ca.
Cost
While programs are offered free of charge, we ask each class to make a voluntary donation of $2/student to the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. All donations go to support programs, exhibits and services.
Teacher-Supervised Visit
Discover Your World Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, SK We have educational programs for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in the areas of: ● Earth Sciences ● Life Sciences ● First Nations Programs run from October to June. Book online at: royalsaskmuseum.ca/programs/education
For a complete list of our programs visit
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Teachers are welcome to lead their classes through our galleries on their own. All we ask is that classes be supervised by an adult at all times and that you inform the Museum prior to your visit by emailing us at education@royalsaskmuseum.ca with the date, time, grade and number of students expected to visit. Question and answer sheets have been developed for each museum gallery and each age group. These information sheets can be downloaded from royalsaskmuseum.ca/programs/education/teachersupervised-visits and photocopied to use with your visit.
The museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
T.rex Discovery Centre A full-sized replica of Scotty, Saskatchewan’s Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, now dominates the T.rex Discovery Centre’s Palaeontology Gallery. The first pieces of Scotty were discovered in 1991 in the Frenchman River Valley near Eastend. It is one of the largest, most complete T. rex skeletons in the world. The T.rex Discovery Centre highlights prehistoric finds from Saskatchewan, from marine reptiles to dinosaurs to mammals.
Education Programs
In the Centre –programming for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 students in the area of Earth Sciences. Options include guided tours of the gallery, viewing of The Dinosaur Hunters (a documentary about the discovery and excavation of Scotty the T. rex) in the Canada Discovery Theatre, interactive programs on topics such as dinosaurs and their fossils, micro-fossils, geology, paleontology and more. All programs contain Saskatchewanbased content. Education Programs are available for May and June.
Booking
More information on our programs can be found at www.trexcentre.ca/programs/. To book, please contact trex.centre@gov. sk.ca.
Cost
While most programs are offered free of charge, we ask each class to make a voluntary donation of $2/ student to the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. All donations go to support programs, exhibits and services. Some of our programs have an associated supply cost of $3/ student.
Teacher-Supervised Visit
Teachers are welcome to tour the centre on their own. All we ask is that classes be supervised by an adult at all times and that you inform the centre prior to your visit by emailing us at trex.centre@gov.sk.ca with the date, time, grade and number of students expected to visit.
The T.rex Discovery Centre is open to the public from May to September from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
Discover Your World T.rex Discovery Centre, Eastend, SK Our educational programs are available in May and June. Email your booking requests to trex.centre@gov.sk.ca
For a complete list of our programs visit
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South East
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks 2nd Floor – 3211 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 5W6 Tel: (306)787-9571
Southern Prairie Railway Railway Avenue Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0 Tel: (306) 459-7808
Wawota & District Museum Box 179 Wawota, SK S0G 5A0 Tel: (306) 739-2110
Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Drive Regina, SK S4N 0A1 Tel: (306) 791-7900
Stoughton & District Museum 327 Main Street Stoughton S0G 4T0 Tel: (306) 457-2413
Weyburn Area Heritage Village Box 370 Weyburn, SK S4H 2K6 Tel: (306) 848-3217
Signal Hill Arts Centre 424 - 10th Avenue South Weyburn, SK S4H 2A1 Tel: (306) 848-3278
Tourism Saskatchewan 189 - 1621 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 2S5 Tel: (306) 787-9600
White City Museum Box 220 Station Main White City, SK S4L 5B1 Tel: (306) 781-2355
Soo Line Historical Museum Box 1016 Weyburn, SK S4H 2L2 Tel: (306) 842-2922
University of Regina 3737 Wascana Pkwy Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Tel: (306) 585-4111
Whitewood Historical Museum Box 126 Whitewood, SK S0G 5C0 Tel: (306) 735-2380
Souris Valley Antique Association Box 161 Midale, SK S0C 1S0 Tel: (306) 458-2374
Vale Potash Canada Ltd 1900 - 1874 Scarth Street Regina, SK S4P 4B3 Tel: (306) 791-4525 Fax: (306) 522-4020
Wolseley Community Museum Box 511 Wolseley, SK S0G 5H0 Tel: (306) 698-2360
Souris Valley Museum Box 1768 Estevan, SK S4A 1C8 Tel: (306) 634-5543
Wascana Centre A place for you!
Wascana Centre Authority Box 7111 2900 Wascana Drive Regina, SK S4P 3S7 Tel: (306) 522-3661 Fax: (306) 565-2742 www.wascana.sk.ca
wca@wascana.ca 306-522-3661
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Was c an a C en t r e Wascana Centre is a place for you! With over 2300 acres of urban park land in the heart of Saskatchewan’s capital city, Regina, Wascana Centre has a lot to offer. Home to major attractions including the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, MacKenzie Art Gallery, and Saskatchewan Science Centre Wascana Centre is the central location for residents and visitors alike.
Enjoy the outdoors strolling through the immaculate Queen Elizabeth II Gardens, a paved multi-purpose path or connect with nature on a hike through Waterfowl Park, a federally protected migratory bird sanctuary. Visit our website today at www.wascana.ca for links to the great attractions and activities in Wascana Centre.
South West
Art Gallery of Swift Current 411 Herbert Street East Swift Current, SK S9H 1M5 Tel: (306) 778-2736
F. T. Hill Museum Box 201 Riverhurst, SK S0H 3P0 Tel: (306) 353-2220
Kinsmen Sportsplex 855 Macdonald Street Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3H5 Tel: (306) 694-4483
Assiniboia & District Historical Soc. Box 1211 Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 Tel: (306) 642-5353
Fort Walsh National Historic Site Box 278 Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-3590
Kyle & District Museum Box 543 Kyle, SK S0L 1T0 Tel: (306) 375-2525
Blumenfeld & District Heritage Site Box 104 Leader, SK S0N 1H0 Tel: (306) 673-2663
Glenavon & District Museum Box 246 Glenavon, SK S0G 1Y0 Grand Coteau Heritage & Culture Ctr. Box 966 Shaunavon, SK S0N 2M0 Tel: (306) 297-3882
Lafleche and District Museum Box 341 Lafleche, SK S0H 2K0 Lancer Centennial Museum Box 21 Lancer, SK S0N 1G0 Tel: (306) 689-2925
Grasslands National Park of Canada 101 Centre Street Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0 Tel: (306) 298-2257
Le Beau Village Museum Box 58 St. Victor, SK S0H 3T0 Lt. Colonel Clifton Centre 350 6th Avenue NE Swift Current, SK S9H 2N7 Tel: (306) 778-2787
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park 110 Ominica Street W Moose Jaw, SK S6H 6V2 Tel: (306) 694-3320 Cabri & District Museum Box 467 Cabri, SK S0N 0J0 Climax Community Museum Box 59 Climax, SK S0N 0N0 Tel: (306) 293-2963 Consul Museum Box 144 Consul, SK S0N 0P0 Tel: (306) 299-4493
Gravelbourg & District Museum Box 927 Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0 Tel: (306) 648-2332 Great Sandhills Historical Society Box 29 Sceptre, SK S0N 2H0 Tel: (306) 623-4345
Cypress Hill Eco-Adventures Ltd. PO Box 176 Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-4466
Gull Lake Museum Box 305 Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 Tel: (306) 672-4377
Doc’s Town Heritage Village PO Box 146, Kinetic Park, 17th Avenue S.E. Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5 Tel: (306) 773-2944
Herbert CPR Train Station Museum Box 202 Herbert, SK S0H 2A0 Tel: (306) 784-3411
Eastend Historical Museum Box 214 Eastend, SK S0N 0T0 Tel: (306) 295-3375
Historic Reesor Ranch Box 1001 Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-3498 Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre Box 1504 Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-2434
Lucky Lake Museum Box 268 Lucky Lake, SK S0L 1Z0 McCord & District Museum Box 82 McCord, SK S0H 2T0 Tel: (306) 478-2522 Mennonite Heritage Village P.O. Box 2088, Adjacent to Kinetic Park, 17th Avenue SE Swift Current, SK S9H 4V1 Moose Jaw Cultural Centre 217 Main Street North Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0W1 Tel: (306) 693-4700 Fax: (306) 693-4702 Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre 110 1st Avenue NW Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0Y8 Tel: (306) 624-2048 Fax: (306) 624-0823
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South West
Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Credit Union i-plex, 2001 Chaplin Street E. Swift Current, SK S0N 2Y0 Tel: (306) 741-2532
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery 461 Langdon Crescent Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0X6 Tel: (306) 692-4471
Mosaic Place 110 1st Avenue NW Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0Y8 Tel: (306) 624-2040
Moose Jaw Trolley Company 450 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK Tel: (306) 693-8097
Notukeu Heritage Museum Box 11 Ponteix, SK S0N 1Z0 Tel: (306) 625-3340
Morse Museum & Cultural Centre Box 308 Morse, SK S0H 3C0 Tel: (306) 629-3230
Prairie Wind and Silver Sage Box 83 Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0 Tel: (306) 298-4910
Mortlach Museum & Drop In Centre Box 163 Mortlach, SK S0H 3E0 Tel: (306) 355-2268
Rock Creek Golf Club Box 75 Shaunavon, SK S0N 2M0 Tel: (306) 297-6366
Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre 250 Thatcher Drive East Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L7 Tel: (306) 692-8710 Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre PO Box 1030 Swift Current, SK S9H 3X2 Tel: (306) 778-7200 Shurniak Art Gallery PO Box 1178, 122 - 3rd Avenue West Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 Tel: (306) 642-5292
Historic Reesor Ranch Cowboy Comfort with Atmosphere and Western Hospitality!
Box 1001, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
Tel: 306-662-3498
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Imagine pioneers coming west to start a new and better life for themselves and their families. Experience real Canadian ranching history at this family ranch which was established in 1904. With your school group, tuck in for the night in 15 comfy double-occupancy bedrooms (30 guests) in the historic Reesor family Old Log Barn. Enjoy indoor group activities in our spacious games room - foosball, Ping-Pong and shuffleboard. Prepare your tasty group meals in our spacious Main Eating Hall kitchen. Evenings around the campfire recounting the day’s adventures, roasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate are always a great way to end the day. Enjoy hearing fascinating tales of Cypress Hills ranching history and cowboy life with resident cowboy poet Scott. Outdoor activities at the ranch include a diverse and educational three-kilometre nature walk on our Kinnikinik Kliff Trail with selfguided hiking booklets written in partnership with the Medicine Hat Ecotourism degree students. Volleyball, sports equipment and horseshoe pits are available to use. Winter ranch activities include tobogganing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, plus downhill skiing at Hidden Valley Ski Hill, a 40-minute drive from the ranch. Experience our Hanging Out with Horses program, a fun and unique hands-on educational group activity, or book your group for a two-hour horseback riding adventure.
Your school group adventure awaits you!
Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures It’s all about having fun, pushing your boundaries, and finding your happy dance. That’s what we believe. Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures was created specifically to pass on those concepts to you and your strudents while offering up an experience like no other in Saskatchewan! Our knowledgeable, friendly and passionate zip line guides truly love providing the our version of outdoor adventure activities in the prairies. So, don’t just “zip” on by the Cypress Hills; come and hang out in the trees with us!
At our base camp, we have divided our activities into six different combinations, each of which will challenge your students differently and cover different curriculum goals. We prefer to speak with you (the group organizer) personally, prior to booking, in order to assist you in determining the option that best suits your group’s ability and goals. It’s our way of ensuring you get the most out of your time with us in the trees.
“COME OUT AND PLAY!”
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South West
St. Mary’s Hist. Society of Maxstone Box 33 Scout Lake, SK S0H 3V0 Tel: (306) 642-3150
SW Saskatchewan Oldtimers Museum Box 1540 Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-2474
Swift Current Aquatic Centre 1100 - 11th Avenue NE Swift Current, SK S9H 3Z4 Tel: (306) 778-2735
Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village Museum Box 2071 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7T2 Tel: (306) 693-7315
Swift Current Agricultural and Exhibition Association PO Box 146, 1700 - 17th Avenue S.E. Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5 Tel: (306) 773-2944 Fax: (306) 773-7015
Swift Current Museum 44 Robert Street W. Swift Current, SK S9H 4M9 Tel: (306) 778-2775
Interactive Museum Tours Elementary, Middle and High School Curriculum Links In-class programs on a variety of topics
T.rex Discovery Centre P.O. Box 460 #1 T.Rex Drive Eastend, SK S0N 0T0 Tel: (306) 295-4009 Fax: (306) 295-4702 The Lyric Theatre PO Box 1143 227 Central Avenue N. Swift Current, SK S9H 3X3 Tel: (306) 773-6292 Tunnels of Moose Jaw 18 Main Street N Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J6 Tel: (306) 693-7273
Call Stephanie at 306.778.4812 for more information. Open all year round! Atlatl workshop. 44 Robert St.W, Swift Current
Swift Current Museum Founded in 1949, the Swift Current Museum consists of two main galleries. Our Permanent Gallery explores the relationship between human activities and the natural environment and resources of Southwest Saskatchewan from the post-glacial period to present day. Our Temporary Exhibitions Gallery features exhibitions on various topics pertaining to the natural and human history of Saskatchewan’s southwestern regions. The Swift Current museum is also home to the Swift Current and District Archives. As well it maintains a small research library of local and regional history. The museum is also home to an extensive archival photograph collection of regional and local photographs dating to the late 19th century. The museum is accessible to all and admission is free.
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1. Guided Tour of the permanent Gallery 2. School Visits – In the Classroom • The Resistance of 1885 • Raptors • World War One 3. Tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery 4. Tour of veterans’ cemetery 5. Atlatl workshop (High School) 6. Archaeological “Dig” (Middle School) 7. Settler Survival (Middle School)
Public Program Contact Stephanie Kaduck (306)778-4812 S.kaduck@swiftcurrent.ca
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Vanguard Centennial Museum Box 208 Vanguard, SK S0N 2V0 Tel: (306) 582-2244 Wakamow Valley Park Box 1266 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P9 Tel: (306) 692-2717 Fax: (306) 692-8188 West Bank Bible Camp Box 1841 Swift Current, SK S9H 4M6 Tel: (306) 773-6815 Fax: (306) 773-6813 Western Development Museum Moose Jaw 50 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9 Tel: (306) 693-5989 Fax: (306) 691-0511
Moose Jaw Trolley Company & Western Development Museum Two Must-See Attractions While in Moose Jaw The Moose Jaw Trolley
offers programs with Saskatchewan connections, links and examples. Whether it’s the excellent selection of “Discovery Boxes” covering 25 themes with 100 complete lesson plans, a teacher-led, in-museum game using hands-on artifacts to move homesteaders to Saskatchewan called “Load of Nonsense”, “Smarter Science, Better Buildings” (April 1 - 17, 2013) or “Museum Learning Day” (June 5, 2013), there will be something for every class. Programs and Discovery Boxes with curriculum connections are available at www.wdm.ca. For more information call 306.693.5989 or e-mail moosejaw@wdm.ca.
When you’re planning your school trip to Moose Jaw, be sure to include a tour aboard the Trolley. It’s a “must-do” to get an overview of everything the city has to offer. Our friendly, knowledgeable conductor and driver will regale you with stories of Moose Jaw’s past and present. We’ll drive by the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, Western Development Museum, armouries, “Wedding Cake” House, the historic Land Titles Building, original fire hall, Wakamow Valley, numerous giant murals and everything in between. The Trolley seats 34 and there isn’t a bad seat aboard. If you leave from the Tourism Moose Jaw Visitor Centre at 450 Diefenbaker Drive (Mac the Moose’s back yard), you’ll have ample parking for your vans or buses. If you’re taking in one of the other great attractions Moose Jaw has to offer, we will do our best to arrange to pick you up there. The Visitor Centre also has picnic 50 Diefenbaker Drive tables, photo ops with Mac and the Tutor Jet, clean bathrooms and student-priced Call 306-693-5989 fun merchandise. Don’t miss this opor visit www.wdm.ca for more information portunity to experience Moose Jaw as you would have in 1911. Our season begins in mid-May and goes until the September long weekend. Call 306-693-8537 to book. mymuseummatters www.tourismmoosejaw.ca
Western Development Museum -Moose Jaw
Offering a variety of educational opportunities to enhance the student experience
A Visit to the Western Development Museum - Moose Jaw is an Adventure in Education!
Imagine the size and strength of a steam locomotive. Climb into the cab and imagine the power, a reminder of the bygone glory days of steam. Imagine the rush of wind as you leave the earth, when you discover the fragility and strength of vintage aircraft. Discover a collection of watercraft used in this land-locked province. Marvel at all manner of land vehicles, from the horse and buggy days to futuristic models from contemporary times. The Western Development Museum provides students with a sensory experience and
and cirriculum links
All aboard... Take the mystery out of history with an hour long tour into Moose Jaw’s past. Need a special pick-up or drop-off location? No Problem!
Call us!! 306.693.8537 Moose Jaw Trolley Company 450 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK Ph: 306-693-8537 | Fax: 306-694-1882
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Tunnels of Moose Jaw At the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, we aim to engage our guests with both facts and fun all rolled into one dynamic presentation. We offer two separate theatrically guided experiences:
• The Passage to Fortune tells the story of the Chinese immigrants’ journey into Canada in the late 1800s. The students learn about the Head Tax, the Chinese Immigration Act and how these brave men helped build the CPR. It deals with their ultimate survival despite racism and hatred they suffered on a daily basis. • The Chicago Connection offers a glimpse into the days of prohibition, bootlegging and gangsters in the 1920s right here Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw at the time was rife with political corruption and bad behavior by many in power. The students learn about their country’s history and the way things were in the Roaring Twenties. We offer packages to all teachers so their students can learn about Canadian history in a unique and memorable way. It’s a great way to supplement what is being taught in your classrooms.
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TO UR TIM ES
TO UR RA TE S
NOV., DEC., JAN., FEB. Sun - Fri: 12:00pm - 4:30pm Sat: 10:00am - 5:30pm
MAY - JUNE Mon - Sat: 10:00am - 5:30pm Sun: 12:00pm - 5:30pm
SINGLE TOUR Child (6-12): $7.65 + GST Youth (13-18): $10.35 + GST
MAR., APR., SEPT., OCT. Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 4:30pm Sat: 10:00am - 5:30pm Sun: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
JULY - AUGUST Sun - Thus: 10:00am - 7:00pm Fri - Sat: 10:00am - 8:00pm
BOTH TOURS Child (6-12): $12.60 + GST Youth (13-18): $18.00 + GST
Please Call for Holiday Hours
Call 306-693-5261 for more info or to book a tour.
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South West
Willow Bunch Museum Box 157 Willow Bunch, SK S0H 4K0 Tel: (306) 473-2806
Wood Mountain Rodeo/Ranch Museum Box 53 Wood Mountain, SK S0H 4L0 Tel: (306) 266-4953
Wood Mountain Post Historic Park Box 14 Wood Mountain, SK S0H 4L0 Tel: (306) 266-4249
Yara Centre PO Box 1390 1220 High Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R3 Tel: (306) 694-4560
Yvette Moore Gallery of Fine Arts 76 Fairford Street West Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1V1 Tel: (306) 693-7600
Swift Current Agricultural & Exhibition Association Doc’s Town Heritage Village
Swift Current Agricultural and Exhibition Association 1700 17th Ave., S.E. | Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5 Ph: 306.773.2944 | Fax: 306.773.7015 www.swiftcurrentex.com
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June School Tours – This village depicts a typical small prairie town of the early 20th century. Book your field trip and we will take you back to the way it was.
Discover the Farm
A Farm Facts Experience – a great opportunity for the students of Swift Current and area to participate in this interactive educational experience. Kinetic Exhibition Park Stockade, April 10th and 11th, 2014
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Shurniak art Gallery The Shurniak Art Gallery features rotating exhibitions from the founder’s private collection of original paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from around the world. Opened in July 2005, the 8,000 square foot gallery welcomes visitors with a warm, hospitable atmosphere. The landscaped courtyard and grounds feature sculptures by esteemed Canadian artists Robert Davidson and Joe Fafard. Seven gallery rooms, named after former and current villages in the area, showcase the permanent collection. Canadian paintings include pieces by A.J. Casson, Nicholas de Grandmaison, James Henderson, A.Y. Jackson, Dorothy Knowles, Doris McCarthy, William Winter, Jeannette Perreault, Allen Sapp, Arthur Schilling, as well as many others. Denyse and Rod
Simair, and Frank Sudol have pottery and turned wood pieces in the Gallery. A whimsical bronze sculpture by Hélène LaBrie, and a beautiful silver and gold bowl by the renowned Haida artist James (Jim) Hart, are also on display. Travelling and solo exhibitions by Canadian artists are also featured on a rotating basis. Shurniak Art Gallery also provides an extensive library of art books that are available for visitors to browse on the premises. For more information on current exhibits, please visit the website www.shurniakartgallery.com or call us at 306.642.5292
SHURNIAK ART GALLERY
122-3rd ave. west | Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0
Free Admission. Guided group tours by appointment. The Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible.
Tel: (306) 642-5292 | www.shurniakartgallery.com SHURNIAK GALLERY INC., which operates as SHURNIAK ART GALLERY, is a not-for-profit corporation and it is registered with Canada Revenue Agency as a charitable private foundation Reg No. 86185 6938 RR0001.
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Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Have you ever met a Royal Python? How about a Schneider’s skink? Find yourself eyeto-eye with native prairie animals and exotic reptiles, birds of prey, monkeys and others at Saskatchewan’s only accredited zoo (accredited by CAZA: Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums)!
Wildlife-based environmental education programs for grades K-12:
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has a variety of programming for school-aged children! Whether it’s a tour, a full day or just a noon-hour session (Saskatoon schools only), there is a program to fit every class. All programs are administered by the Saskatoon Zoo Society. The Saskatoon Zoo Society is a volunteerdriven non-profit organization dedicated to fostering respect for nature. They work closely with the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo to deliver quality environment education programs within the community.
Programs
Outreach Programs (October-April) – Bring the Zoo Society to your classroom! This interpretive program features one of our socialized animal ambassadors and is designed to promote an awareness and appreciation of wildlife. Drop-in Interpretive Programs (throughout the year) – Come meet and learn about one of our socialized animals. Drop-in programs are free with your regular zoo admission and are offered during the Easter break, various times in July and August and Christmas break. On-site Discovery Tours (offered year round) – We offer programs that take place indoors in our classrooms at the Affinity Learning Centre or outdoors around the zoo. Some programs are a combination of classroom presentations and outdoor walks. We offer a variety of topics tailored toward the Saskatchewan curriculum.
enclosure with its associated plants and animals. Grades 6 - 8: Math and Health at the Zoo – Feed the animals in a fun and memorable way to learn about math and nutrition.
Biodiversity at the Zoo – What is biodiversity? And how do scientists measure it? Young Naturalists’ Programs: These nature-based activities are designed for families but can be adapted for the classroom.
For more information on programming and pricing, please visit http://www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/ or call 306-975-3395. For more information on the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/zoo or call 306-975-3192.
There’s so much to learn and do at the
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Saskatoon Zoo Society Programs
Full day programs
History at the Zoo - grades 4 to 6 Art at the Zoo - grades 4 to 6 Math & Health at the Zoo - grades 6 to 8 Biodiversity at the Zoo - grades 6 to 8 Zoo Club - Saskatoon schools only Outreach Program - offered October to April Drop-in Interpretive Programs - offered throughout the year Onsite Discovery Tours - available all year Group rates available for s! Zoo admission
Full-Day Programs
Grades 4 - 6: History at the Zoo – In this day program, we will look at the human impacts on the land and wildlife. Art at the Zoo – students will work collaboratively to design a 3D model of a zoo
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Allan Community Heritage Society & Museum Box 235 Allan, SK S0K 0C0 Tel: (306) 848-3922 Allen Sapp Gallery Box 460 1 Railway Avenue E. North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6 Tel: (306) 445-1760
Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre Box 130 Herschel, SK S0L 1L0 Tel: (306) 377-2144 Batoche National Historic Site of Canada RR#1 Box 1040 Wakaw, SK S0K 4P0 Tel: (306) 423-6227 Battlefords Wildlife Federation Nature Centre PO Box 35 North Battleford, SK S9A 3X6 Tel: (306) 445-2433 Beaver Creek Conservation Area 402 - 3rd Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G5 Tel: (306) 374-2474 Biggar Museum & Gallery Box 1598 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Tel: (306) 948-3451
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Borden & District Historical Museum Box 5 Borden, SK S0K 0N0 Tel: (306) 997-4517
Diefenbaker Canada Centre U of S - 101 Diefenbaker Place Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B8 Tel: (306) 966-8384
Canlan Ice Sports 2301 Grasswood Road Saskatoon, SK S7K 6S7 Tel: (306) 955-3606 Fax: (306) 955-8346 www.icesports.com/jemini/ Canpotex Limited Suite 400 - 111 2nd Avenue S Saskatoon, SK S7K 1K6 Tel: (306) 931-2200 www.canpotex.com
Dodsland & District Museum Box 171 Dodsland, SK S0L 0V0 Tel: (306) 356-2228
Chapel Gallery Box 460 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6 Tel: (306) 445-1757 City of Saskatoon 2nd Floor, City Hall 222 3rd Avenue N Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5 Tel: (306) 975-2784 www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca Clayton McLain Memorial Museum Box 8 Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0 Tel: (306) 398-2345 Cudworth Museum Box 69 Cudworth, SK S0K 1B0
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Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre Box 328 Hwy 11 & 212 Duck Lake, SK S0K 1J0 Tel: (306) 467-2057 Eatonia Heritage Park Box 189 Eatonia, SK S0L 0Y0 Tel: (306) 967-2251 Elrose Museum Box 556 Elrose, SK S0L 0Z0 Fort Battleford National Historic Site Box 70 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tel: (306) 937-2621 Fort Carlton Provincial Park 102 - 112 Research Drive Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 Tel: (306) 467-5205 Fax: (306) 467-5215 Email: fortcarlton@gov.sk.ca
Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre Come and enjoy a guided tour of our centre, featuring our ongoing theme, “Frontier of First Nation, Métis and Pioneer Society from 1870-1905.” Learn about the lifestyles of the Willow Cree First Nation, Métis and pioneer people, interpreted through artwork, artifact displays and interactive models. Our museum collection includes some impressive historic items, among them a gold watch belonging to Gabriel Dumont. Other items in our collection include costumes, beadwork, religious articles, pioneer tools and equipment from the Hudson Bay
Company, the North West Mounted Police and local residents. Tours are available in French and English, and interpretive texts are translated in English, French with some Cree and Michif. The Heritage Christmas Program (November to December) includes cultural crafts and activities with a seasonal flavor. We can help plan your group’s Christmas party with a catered meal, tour and activities. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week from Victoria Day to Labour Day. We are open by appointment during winter, and tours are available
during winter months (please call for bookings). Pre-booked catered meals are also available for groups. A gift shop, viewing tower, picnic area, free parking, art gallery and videos are all part of the Interpretive Centre experience. Admission rates are as follows: Adults - $4.50 Seniors - $3.50 Students - $2.50 Family rate - $12 (two guardians and children under 18). A discount of 25% is offered to groups tours.
For more information on the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre or to book your guided tour, call 1-866-467-2057.
DUCK LAKE
REGIONAL INTERPRETIVE CENTRE PROGRAMMING: Artefacts Documents Photo’s Relating the Stories of the First Nation, Métis and Pioneer Societies. Bilingual tours (French and English) available for groups. OTHER FEATURES: 24 m Viewing Tower Gift Shop Art Gallery Catered Meals for Groups Room Rental Hours: Victoria Day to Labour Day, seven days a week from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. From Labour Day to Victoria Day, by appointment. Location: Junction of Highway #11 and #212, Duck Lake, SK
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Fred Light Museum Box 40 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tel: (306) 937-7111
Kinsmen Park Rides 945 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 Tel: (306) 975-2714
Mennonite Heritage Museum Box 116 Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0 Tel: (306) 223-4324
Frenchman Butte Museum Box 114 Frenchman Butte, SK S0M 0W0 Tel: (306) 344-4478
Langham & District Village & Museum Box 516 Langham, SK S0K 2L0
Milden Community Museum Box 218 Milden, SK S0L 2L0 Tel: (306) 935-4511
Gabriel Dumont Institute 2 - 604 22 St W Saskatoon, SK S7M 5W1 Tel: (306) 657-5715 Gallery on 3rd Box 63 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 Tel: (306) 946-3856 Gordon Snelgrove Art Gallery U of S, 191 Murray Bldg. 3 Campus Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A4 Tel: (306) 966-4208 Grip It Climbing 501 - 23rd Street West Saskatoon, SK S7L 0A4 Tel: (306) 664-9255 Harris Museum Box 131 Harris, SK S0L 1K0 Tel: (306) 656-2002 Hepburn Museum of Wheat Box 26 Hepburn, SK S0K 1Z0 Karttrak Go Karts 410 Idylwyld Dr N Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z2 Tel: (306) 652-7767 Kerrobert & District Museum Box 452 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 Tel: (306) 834-2223 Kindersley & District Plains Museum (2010) Inc. Box 599 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Tel: (306) 463-6620
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Lashburn Centennial Museum Box 275 Lashburn, SK S0M 1H0 Luseland & Districts Museum Box 434 Luseland, SK S0L 2A0 Tel: (306) 372-4416 Macklin & District Museum Box 444 Macklin, SK S0L 2C0 Tel: (306) 753-2469 Macrorie Museum Box 177 Macrorie, SK S0L 2E0 Maidstone & District Museum Box 250 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Tel: (306) 893-2890 Manitou Pioneers Museum Box 336 Neilburg, SK S0M 2C0 Tel: (306) 823-4264 Marr Residence 326 11th Street E. Saskatoon, SK S7N 0E7 Tel: (306) 652-1201 Meewasin Valley Centre 402- 3rd Avenue S. Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G5 Tel: (306) 665-6888 Mendel Art Gallery Box 569 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L6 Tel: (306) 975-7612
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Mitchinson Flying Service Limited PO Box 1521, Hangar #8 Thayer Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R3 Tel: (306) 244-6714 Mosaic Potash Colonsay PO Box 1500 Colonsay, SK S0K 0Z0 Tel: (306) 944-2223 Fax: (306) 944-4432 www.mosaicco.com Musee Ukraina Museum Box 26072 Saskatoon, SK S7K 8C1 Tel: (306) 244-4212 Museum of Antiquities 116 College Bldg, Uof S, 107 Admin. Pl. Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2 Tel: (306) 966-7818 Museum of Historical Arms 1802 Quebec Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 1W2 Tel: (306) 653-4303 Museum of Natural Sciences 112 Science Place - U of S Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E2 Tel: (306) 966-4399 Nokomis District Museum Box 417 Nokomis, SK S0G 3R0 Tel: (306) 528-2979 Parks Canada 101 - 22nd Street E. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0E1 Tel: (306) 975-4800
Climbing for Health
Teachers: are you trying to think of an educational and physically demanding activity for your class? Looking for a new sport that incorporates all the required outcomes of your Phys. Ed. curriculum? Grip It has what you’re looking for.
Climbing covers the four fundamental general outcomes:
Activity: Indoor climbing fits best into the area of activities in Alternative Environments but also can fit under Individual Activities and Gymnastics. Benefits Health: Indoor climbing is an activity that works cardio, strength, muscular endurance and flexibility through the whole body! Climbing meets the requirements of Functional Fitness and Well-being. Cooperation: Indoor climbing promotes positive interaction with others in many different ways from trusting a belayer (rope holder) to encouraging a partner to succeed on a climb. Climbing meets the curriculum requirements of Communication, Fair Play, Leadership and Teamwork.
Do It Daily, Do It For Life: This is where indoor climbing really shines, as it provides opportunities for students of all skill levels regardless of age, body type or gender. A rarity in other sports, climbing allows for the opportunity of Recreational and International Athletes to participate in the activity side by side. Climbing meets the requirements of Effort, Safety, Goal Setting/personal Challenge and Active Living in the Community. Grip It offers school group classes that run for an hour to two hours. Prices start at just $6.75 per student, and fees include gear rental and instruction.
Company booking policy:
• Minimum 12-student charge • Teachers must call to book. Please don’t have students call. • Minimum 48-hour cancellation notice. Cancellations within 48 hours of booking will be billed 50% of booking. • Classes with majority of students 12 and under must have enough parent/adult volunteers to maintain a 3:1 ratio of climbers to belayers
Don’t miss out! Call now to book in! 664-WALL (9255)
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Rock Ridge Paintball and Laser Tag Games #3 - 2210 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 4L1 Tel: (306) 956-2266
PotashCorp Cory PO Box 1320 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N9 Tel: (306) 382-0525 Fax: (306) 384-9132
Perdue Museum Box 243 Perdue, SK S0K 3C0 Tel: (306) 237-9161
Plains Historical Museum 501 Guelph Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7H 4R3 Tel: (306) 374-3790
Rosetown & District Museum Box 37 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Tel: (306) 882-2199
PotashCorp Patience Lake PO Box 509 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L6 Tel: (306) 667-4300 Fax: (306) 667-4228
Plenty & District Museum General Delivery Plenty, SK S0L 2R0 Tel: (306) 932-4727 Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan 500 - 122 - 1st Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G3 Tel: (306) 933-8500 Fax: (306) 933-8510 www.potashcorp.com
Royal Canadian Legion Artifacts Room 3021 Louise Street Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L1 Tel: (306) 374-6303
Prairie West Historical Society Box 910 Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Tel: (306) 962-3772 Prud’homme Multicultural Museum Box 89 Prud’homme, SK S0K 3K0 Tel: (306) 654-2001
death valley PAINTBALL
We are located 10 kilometers East of Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park or 10 kilometers West of Bulyea on highway #220. About 75 kilometers (45 minutes) NW of Regina, Sk. Watch for signs.
www.deathvalleypaintball.ca Hours of operation:
Weekend days 10:00am to 9:00pm Please phone text or e-mail for booking times first. Thank You
Call 306-725-3260 or text
306-725-7667 or 306-725-7669 Also open evenings by appointment.
Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame 2610 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 0S6 Tel: (306) 931-4057
Death Valley Paintball Death Valley Paintball is located less than an hour northwest of Regina. With mature, skilled officials, it is an excellent choice to take your school students. Paintball is a fun way to learn some of the skills of real life: leadership, teamwork, teambuilding and judgement – also, the realization that there is consequences for mistakes or not following direction. It also creates a stronger bond between teachers and students when teachers also get involved in the games. With quite a few courses and different scenarios to choose from, we should have something for everyone!
Contacts: Work & Fax: 1-306-725-3260 Don cell: 1-306-725-7667 Justin cell: 1-306-725-7669 E-mail: deathvalley@sasktel.net http://www.deathvalleypaintball.ca
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Rock Ridge Paintball and Laser Tag Games is Saskatoon’s number one choice for outdoor adventure! Conveniently located only 10 minutes north of Saskatoon, between the new cities of Warman and Martensville, we have everything you need for an adrenaline-charged afternoon of fun! For your next school field trip, end-of-the-year class party or even a “dry grad”, consider these exciting options! • Indoor Mobile Laser Tag – where we bring the game to you! • Outdoor Laser Tag – located right at our exciting adventure park! • Outdoor Paintball – try a night game for a “dry grad” to remember!
Call 306-956-2266 or visit www.RockRidgePaintball.com anytime for more information!
Mitchinson Flight Training Centre Mitchinson Flight Training Centre has been providing flight training excellence for new pilots since 1946! Hundreds of these pilots have moved on to long and exciting careers in aviation operating all around of the globe and flying some of the world’s most advanced aircraft! When planning your next school field trip or career day, consider opening the “hangar doors” for your class so they may discover a whole new dream – The dream of flight!
Call 306-244-6714 or visit www.FlyMitchinson.com anytime for more information! Saskatchewan School Destinations
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Table Mountain Regional Park Winter is Calling!
Want to warm up this winter with an action-packed day on the slopes? Table Mountain Regional Park has programs for every grade (4 to 12) and skill level! Skiing, snowboarding, lessons and tubing – the possibilities are endless. With a $2.6 million chalet expansion, there is plenty of space for a quick rest and a bite to eat. Expansion includes a larger kitchen and seating areas. Our kitchen serves everything from breakfast, lunch, snacks and everything in between!
Hours of Operation
• Rentals and Chalet open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please stay on busses until 9 a.m. • Lifts run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • School Programs 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note all students are required to participate in a lesson approximately one-hour in length. All of our instructors are CSIA and CASI certified. • Tubing Park is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (additional fee) • All rental equipment must be returned by 5 p.m.
SKIING LEVELS RED
• An introduction to skiing, designed for first- or second-time skiers • We stay on the Bunny Hill.
GREEN
• Ski improvement, for skiers who can turn both ways and stop using a snowplow stance • We generally go straight to the top of the chair
BLUE
SNOWBLADES
• This level is for skiers who can parallel ski and are ready for a new challenge • We will be going through the Terrain Park and down the Black Diamond run • You must be a blue skier in order to use snowblades and you must bring your own equipment. Snowblades cannot be rented.
SNOWBOARDING LEVELS YELLOW
• An introduction to snowboarding designed for firstor second-time snowboarders • We generally stay on the Bunny Hill
ORANGE
• Rider improvement for snowboarders who are ready to start turning or still have trouble linking turns • We go straight to the top of the hill
BLACK
• This level is for confident riders who want to improve their skills • We will be going through the Terrain Park and down the Black Diamond run
All of our instructors are CSIA and CASI certified. Group rates and facility rentals are also available (pricing and availability upon request).
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Table Mountain School Zone Skiing · Snowboarding · Tubing · Lessons 306 937-2920 · www.tablemountainregionalpark.com Saskatchewan School Destinations
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Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Box 1388 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tel: (306) 446-1983 Saskatchewan Equine Expo PO Box 6010 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4E4 Tel: (306) 931-7949 Fax: (306) 931-7886
Saskatchewan Railway Museum Box 21117 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Tel: (306) 382-9855 Saskatchewan Research Council 125 - 15 Innovation Blvd. Saskatoon, SK S7N 2X8 Tel: (306) 933-8118 Fax: (306) 933-5656 www.src.sk.ca Saskatchewan River Valley Museum Box 630 Hague, SK S0K 1X0 Tel: (306) 225-2112 Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo 1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive Saskatoon, SK S7S 1G9 Tel: (306) 975-3395 Fax: (306) 975-3326 Email: zoosociety@sasktel.net www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca
Saskatoon Public Library 311-23rd Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J6
Seager Wheeler Historic Farm Box 476 Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan PO Box 1646 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R8 Tel: (306) 652-9100 Table Mountain Regional Park Box 343 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 Tel: (306) 937-2920 Fax: (306) 937-3688 www.tablemountainregionalpark.com The Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site of Canada Box 433 Blaine Lake , SK S0J 0J0 Tel: (306) 497-3140 Fax: (306) 497-3211 The Elbow Museum Box 207 Elbow, SK S0H 1J0 Tel: (306) 854-2290 Fax: (306) 854-2229
The PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival #217 – 220 20th Street W. Saskatoon, SK S7M 0W9 Tel: (306) 664-2239 Fax: (306) 955-5852 Thunder Spirit Consulting 506 – 10th Street E. Saskatoon, SK S7N 0E2 Trails of 1885 Box 328 Duck Lake, SK S0K 1J0 Tel: (306) 467-2057 Ukrainian Museum of Canada 910 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H5 Tel: (306) 244-3800 Unity & District Heritage Museum Box 852 Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Tel: (306) 228-4464 W. P. Fraser Herbarium 51 Campus Dr 3C77 Agriculture Bldg, U of S Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8 Tel: (306) 966-4405 Wakaw Heritage Museum Box 669 Wakaw, SK S0K 4P0 Waldheim Museum Box 439 Waldheim, SK S0K 4R0
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park RR 4 Penner Rd Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7 Tel: (306) 931-6767
West Central
Waskesiu Heritage Museum 139 Chan Cres. Saskatoon, SK S7K 5N7 Tel: (306) 663-5759 Watrous Manitou Beach Heritage Centre Box 134 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 Western Development Museum Curatorial Centre 2935 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 0S5 Tel: (306) 934-1400 Western Development Museum North Battleford Box 183, Hwys 16 & 40 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1 Tel: (306) 445-8033 Fax: (306) 445-7211 Western Development Museum Saskatoon 2610 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 0S6 Tel: (306) 931-1910 Fax: (306) 934-0525 Wild Child Family Fun Centre 2741 99th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3W1 Tel: (306) 446-0044 Wilkie and District Museum Box 868 Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 Tel: (306) 843-2717 Willow Creek Guest Ranch Box 942 Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0 Tel: (306) 232-5024 Fax: (306) 232-5008 Email: willowcreekranch@sasktel.net www.willowcreekranch.com YesterYears Community Museum Box 216 Dinsmore, SK S0L 0T0
What is Wanuskewin? Wanuskewin is dance. Wanuskewin is art. Wanuskewin is food. Wanuskewin is a gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds to share knowledge. Wanuskewin is a place for people to connect. Inside our interpretive centre, Wanuskewin is home to some of the most incredible artifacts and artworks in North America. Our knowledgeable interpretive staff will explain the history and traditions, and why First Nations people have chosen to gather here for over 6,000 years! That’s nearly twice as old as the Egyptian pyramids!
Outside, Wanuskewin offers over six kilometres of hiking trails that crisscross the Opimahaw Valley, featuring a sacred medicine wheel, a buffalo jump and some of the most scenic views on the prairies. Finish your day around a campfire, making bannock, then it’s time for bed inside your very own Tipi! Kids Day Camps are available during the February and Easter Breaks. Give your child aged 7 to 10 the gift of culture. www.wanuskewin.com www.facebook.com/wanuskewin @Wanuskewin_Park
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Al Mazur Memorial Heritage Park Box 37 Hudson Bay, SK S0E 0Y0 Tel: (306) 865-2180 Broadview Historical Museum Box 556 Broadview, SK S0G 0K0 Tel: (306) 696-2533 CN Station House Museum Box 180 Canora, SK S0A 0L0 Tel: (306) 563-5910 Corn Trails Box 895 Canora, SK S0A 0L0 Tel: (306) 563-5036
Frank Cameron Museum Box 734 Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0
Death Valley Paintball Box 506 Strasbourg, SK S0G 4V0 Tel: (306) 725-3260 Email: deathvalley@sasktel.net www.deathvalleypaintball.ca Esterhazy Community Museum Box 1744 Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Tel: (306) 745-5406
Gallagher Center Water Park 455 Broadway Street West Yorkton, SK S3N 0P3 Tel: (306) 786-1740 Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 49 Smith Street East Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4 Tel: (306) 786-2992
Foam Lake Museum Box 1041 Foam Lake, SK S0A 1A0 Tel: (306) 272-4292
Hudson Bay & District Cultural Society Box 931 Hudson Bay, SK S0E 0Y0 Tel: (306) 865-2170
Fort Pelly Livingstone Museum Box 217 Pelly, SK S0A 2Z0
Humboldt & District Museum & Gallery Box 2349 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Tel: (306) 682-5226
GALLAGHER CENTRE WATER PARK Come join us for a Leisure Swim 7 days a week
Additional Programs Offered:
Wave pool has a zero-depth beach entry
Aquacize
25m instructional pool Sauna & Steam Rooms Whirlpool
www.gallaghercentre.com
Aquababe Arthritis Aquacize
Lifesaving Society Leadership Courses
Waterslide Birthday Party Room Climbing Wall
Sunday Samily Swim (1- 3pm) Regular Admissions Apply (all children 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult in the water)
Call 306-786-1740
Prenatal Aquafit
B.O.A.T (Boat Operator Accredited Training)
Lazy River
MAKE A SPLASH AT THE GALLAGHER CENTRE WATER PARK
Regular or Private Swim Lessons
National Lifeguard (NL) Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Lifesaving Standard First Aid, CPR & AED Training
Phone: 306-786-1740 www.gallaghercentre.com www.yorkton.ca
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Ituna and District Museum Box 730 Ituna, SK S0A 1N0 Kamsack Powerhouse Museum Box 991 Kamsack, SK S0A 1S0 Tel: (306) 542-4415 Kaposvar Historic Site Box 371 Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Tel: (306) 745-4766 Meacham & District Museum Box 39 Meacham, SK S0K 2V0 Melfort & District Museum Box 3222 Melfort, SK S0E 1A0 Tel: (306) 752-5870 Melville Heritage Museum Box 2528 Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Tel: (306) 728-2070 Mosaic Potash Esterhazy Highway 80 East Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Tel: (306) 745-4200 Fax: (306) 745-2100 www.mosaicco.com Naicam Museum Box 518 Naicam, SK S0K 2Z0
East Central
National Doukhobour Heritage Village Box 99 Verigin, SK S0A 4H0 Tel: (306) 542-4441
Reynold Rapp Museum Box 308 Spalding, SK S0K 4C0 Tel: (306) 287-4030
Parkland College - Canora Campus Box 776, 418 Main Street Canora, SK S0A 0L0 Tel: (306) 563-6808 Fax: (306) 563-4307 www.parklandcollege.sk.ca Parkland College - Esterhazy Campus Box 850, 501 Kennedy Drive Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Tel: (306) 745-2878 Fax: (306) 745-2080 www.parklandcollege.sk.ca
Rose Valley & District Heritage Museum Box 40 Rose Valley, SK S0E 1M0 Tel: (306) 322-2232
Porcupine Plain & District Museum Box 171 Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0 Tel: (306) 278-2317
Saskatchewan Potash Interpretive Centre PO Box 490 Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Tel: (306) 745-3942 Fax: (306) 745-6797 www.potashinterpretivecentre.com
Prairie River Historical Society Box 86 Prairie River, SK S0E 1J0 Preeceville & District Heritage Museum Box 511 Preeceville, SK S0A 3B0 Tel: (306) 547-2774 Punnichy & District Museum Box 396 Punnichy, SK S0A 3C0
Rusty Relics Museum Box 840 Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 Tel: (306) 453-2266 Saltcoats Museum Box 309 Saltcoats, SK S0A 3R0
Semans & District Museum Box 205 Semans, SK S0A 3S0 Spy Hill Museum Box 268 Spy Hill, SK S0A 3W0 St. Brieux Museum Box 7 St. Brieux, SK S0K 3V0 Tel: (306) 275-2229
Wadena & District Museum Wadena
& The Great Wetlands of Quill Plain
The 2014 Season opens June 1st 2014 — September 2014 For hours of operation or to book a tour contact:
Wadena & District Museum - 306-338-3454 wadena.museum@sasktel.net or contact the
Town of Wadena - 306-338-2145 check out our website www.townofwadena.com
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many volunteers Wadena’s original CNR Train station continues to welcome visitors since it was built in 1904. Now receiving visitors by car, the station is home to Wadena’s Visitor Information Center and the Wadena Museum and Nature Center highlighting the area’s cultural and natural heritage. A number of buildings and exhibits portray pioneer life. Guided tours are available of the CNR station, a oneroom Schoolhouse, a teacherage,
a blacksmith shop, a NWMP post replica, a Doukhabour Banya (bath house ) a general store, a Church, and vintage farm machinery and the Brice House built in 1914, giving visitors a unique glimpse into our prairie history. The Nature Center has interactive maps of the Wadena Wetlands Viewing Area, computer games, exhibits featuring shorebirds and waterfowl and a large wetland diorama. Birders can learn all about the areas songbirds.
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Western Development Museum Moose Jaw – North Battleford – Saskatoon – Yorkton With four locations across Saskatchewan plus an up-to-date website full of relevant resources, the WDM can help you create meaningful lessons for your students. • FREE lesson plans from K-12. Check your school library or online for WDM Guide for Teachers. • Up-to-date curriculum connections • Online Saskatchewan history resources • ABC Classroom Border
Moose Jaw WDM – History of Transportation
Saskatoon WDM – 1910 Boomtown
North Battleford WDM – Heritage Farm and Village
Yorkton WDM – Story of People
Exciting trains, planes, boats and automobiles await you and your students at our southernmost location – but that’s not all! Learn about Saskatchewan health care innovations and 100 years of Saskatchewan history through an artifact-filled timeline. Museum tours, scavenger hunts and the full range of Discovery Box programs (K-12) are available, as well as a number of other student opportunities. These include Christmas of the Past (K-6), ABC Box (K-6), Museum Days (K-6), Load of Nonsense (3-8), Collections (4-12) and Smarter Science Better Buildings (7).
Experience what life was like in 1920s Saskatchewan. Indoor exhibits include a large display about Saskatchewan’s natural resources and an artifact-rich 100-year timeline of Saskatchewan history. In our seasonal outdoor village, a wooden sidewalk and dirt roads connect home and businesses of the 1920s. Museum tours, scavenger hunts and Discovery Box programs (K-12) are available for students, as well as several unique programs. These include: ABC Box (K-6), Easter Program (1-4), Merry Prairie Christmas (1-4), Load of Nonsense (3-8), Wheels and Runners (2-3), Museum Days (2-6), Threshing Demonstration (4) and Smarter Science Better Buildings (7).
Moose Jaw North Battleford 306-693-5989 306-445-8033 jhall@wdm.ca cstewart-rahm@wdm.ca
Take your students on a walk down our indoor boomtown street filled with the sights and sounds of 1910 Saskatchewan. Or stroll through 100 years of agricultural history. Students can also see vintage automobiles, a model railway, a Saskatoon streetcar, a flying ornithopter and other amazing Saskatchewan artifacts. Museum tours, scavenger hunts, and the full range of Discovery Box programs (K-12) are available. Other programs include: Christmas Long Ago (K), Toys of Yesteryear (1), Christmas 1910 (3), Giddy Up and Whoa (preschool), Wheels and Runners (2), Grade 4 Harvest Demonstration (4) and Smarter Science Better Buildings (7).
Look at the lives and cultures of early pioneer immigrants from around the world. Enter a real settler shack, explore how and why people have come to Saskatchewan from all over the world, and learn more about our province’s history through a 100-year timeline. A seasonal outdoor display of early agricultural equipment is also worth exploring. Museum tours, scavenger hunts and Discovery Box programs (K-12) are available. Other programs include: Celebrate Christmas Past (K-6), ABC Box (K-6), Wheels and Runners (2-3), Load of Nonsense (3-8), In a Prairie Attic (8-9) and Smarter Science Better Buildings (7).
Saskatoon Yorkton 306-931-1910 306-783-8361 saskatoon.ed@wdm.ca cmadsen@wdm.ca
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East Central
Star City Heritage Museum Box 38 Star City, SK S0E 1P0 Tel: (306) 863-2358
Strasbourg & District Museum c/o Town office, 200 Mountain Street Strasbourg, SK S0G 4V0 Tel: (306) 725-3707 Sturgis Station House Museum Box 255 Sturgis, SK S0A 4A0 Tel: (306) 548-5565 Tisdale & District Museum Box 1528 Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Tel: (306) 873-4999
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Town of Esterhazy Box 490 Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Tel: (306) 745-3942 Fax: (306) 745-6797 http://esthzy.sasktelwebhosting.com Ukrainian Heritage Museum Box 417 Canora, SK S0A 0L0 Veselka Ukrainian Festival Foam Lake, SK S0A 1A0 Wadena & District Museum and Nature Centre Box 1208 Wadena, SK S0A 4J0 Tel: (306) 338-3454
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Watson & District Heritage Museum Box 736 Watson, SK S0K 4V0 Tel: (306) 287-3783 Western Development Museum - Yorkton Box 98, Hwy 16 A West Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Tel: (306) 783-8361 Fax: (306) 782-1027 Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Box 1232 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Tel: (306) 786-1776
Birch Hills and District Historical Society Box 693 Birch Hills, SK S0J 0G0 Tel: (306) 749-2262
Goodsoil Historical Museum Box 370 Goodsoil, SK S0M 1A0 Tel: (306) 238-7776
Bresaylor Heritage Museum Box 33 Paynton, SK S0M 2J0
Mann Art Gallery 142 - 12th Street West Prince Albert, SK S6V 3B5 Tel: (306) 763-7080
Choiceland Historical Society Box 234 Choiceland, SK S0J 0M0 Dickson Hardie Interpretive Centre Box 339 Arborfield, SK S0E 0A0 Tel: (306) 768-3239 Glaslyn & District Museum Box 427 Glaslyn, SK S0M 0Y0 Tel: (306) 342-4202
Northern Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc. Box 1001 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S6 Tel: (306) 764-9444 Paws ‘n’ Paddles Wilderness Tours Box 652 Air Ronge, SK S0J 3G0 Tel: (306) 425-3111 www.pawsandpaddlestours.com
Meadow Lake Museum Box 1028 Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y7 Tel: (306) 234-2455
Precambrian Wild Rice Plant Tours Box 69 Denare Beach, SK S0P 0B0 Tel: (306) 362-2002
Nipawin & District Living Forestry Museum Box 1917 Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0 Tel: (306) 862-9299
Prince Albert Historical Museum 10 River St E Prince Albert, SK S6V 8A9 Tel: (306) 764-2992
Northern Gateway Museum Box 70 Denare Beach, SK S0P 0B0 Tel: (306) 362-2141
RNWMP Post Museum Box 478 Creighton, SK S0P 0A0 Tel: (306) 688-3538
Paw‘n‘Paddles Wilderness Tours
Your friendly guide to canoe and dog sled adventures
www.pawsandpaddles.com Phone: 306-425-3111 Air Ronge, Saskatchewan
Contact Quincy or Miriam for your custom quote on: • Snowshoe/Dog Sled Tours
• Canoe Trips • Hiking Trips
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Adventures • PAWS (Prevention of Animal Violence
• Historical/Cultural Presentations through Working with Sled Dogs)
Ph: 306-425-3111
www.pawsandpaddles.com
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Northern
Vintage Power Museum Box 2137 Prince Albert, SK S6V 6V4 Tel: (306) 922-4682
St. Walburg Museum Box 87 St. Walburg, SK S0M 2T0
Turtleford & District Museum Box 43 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0
Waskesiu Heritage Museum Box 100, 969 Lakeview Drive Prince Albert National Park, SK S0J 2Y0 Tel: (306) 663-5759
Contact us at
306-763-1278 (October 1 – April 30) or 306-663-1999 (May 1 – September 30)
www.waskesiumarina.com Email: waskesiumarina@sasktel.net
Waskesiu marina adventure centre Large Group Activity
Voyageur Canoe
We can accommodate groups of up to 30 students at one time, and rotate through 3 water-based activities. Groups will move through activities with emphasis on enjoying the lakes and having fun. These activities start from the Hanging Heart Lakes Marina, and will be approximately 1 hour in length.
With our Guide in the stern of the canoe, paddle along the lake, listen to the sound of your paddle as it cuts through the water, and hear about the history of the voyageur canoe, as it was used in the days of the Fur Trade.
Guided Kayaking Join our Guide on a paddle around the 1st Hanging Heart Lake. Enjoy the beauty of the lake above and below the water. CAUTION...YOU WILL GET WET!
Pontoon Boat Tour Travel aboard our 24’ Bennington Pontoon Boat as we take you through the 1st and 2nd Hanging Heart Lakes. See eagle nests, loons, Great Blue Herons, pelicans, and if you’re lucky, you may see wildlife.
for information on how we can customize your unique group experience phone or visit our website.
School groups receive discounted rates for all activities.
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Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre Box 1232 Waskesiu Lake, SK S0J 2Y0 Tel: (306) 663-1999 White Fox Museum Box 399 White Fox, SK S0J 3B0
Transportation
Chinook School Division PO Box 1809, 2100 Gladstone Street E. Swift Current, SK S9H 4J8 Tel: (306) 778-9200 First Student Canada 140 4 Avenue E. Regina, SK S4N 4Z4 Tel: (306) 721-4499 Living Sky School Division #202 509 Pioneer Avenue North Battleford, SK S9A 4A5 Tel: (306) 937-7702
Northwinds Bus Lines ltd. 137 Waco Street Air Ronge, SK S0J 3G0 Tel: (306) 425-3989
Saskatchewan Transportation Company 1717 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK S4P 2E2 Tel: (800) 663-7181
Prairie South School Division No. 210 3rd Avenue Chaplin, SK S0H 0V0 Tel: (306) 395-2272
Miller Ford Sales Ltd. 314 - 1st Avenue W. Leader, SK S0N 1H0 Tel: (306) 628-3861
Rilling Bus Ltd. 10317 - 8th Avenue Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Tel: (306) 682-2236
South East Cornerstone School Division #209 80 A 18th Street Weyburn, SK S4H 2W4 Tel: (306) 842-3581 Ventures West Charters Ltd. 10024 Thatcher Avenue NorthBattleford, SK S9A 3w2 Tel: (306) 937-7337 Warner Industries 330 - 4th Avenue East Regina, SK S4N 4Z6 Tel: (306) 359-1930
Northwest School Division #203 Box 280 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 Tel: (306) 845-2150
Rilling Bus Ltd. Box 1513 Yorkton, SK S3N 3K3 Tel: (306) 783-6745
Prince Albert Northern Bus Lines 2007 517 - 17th St W Prince Albert, SK S6V 3X9 Tel: (306) 922-7700
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HE GRAND STORY of the settlement of the West, and the conflict that accompanied it, echoes across the prairies, with tales of the Métis leaders; Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont; Cree Chiefs Poundmaker and Big Bear; Sam Steele of the NWMP and Major General Frederick Middleton. Travel the Trails of 1885 and experience the events, sites and stories that helped form our country. Begin your quest in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where you can visit the St. Boniface Museum, with its amazing collection of Métis artifacts and stories, as well as the birthplace and gravesite of Louis Riel. Follow the Métis frontier and travel west across the prairies to the South Saskatchewan River. Today, the city of Saskatoon makes a convenient starting point for the rest of your exploration.
Valleys of the Saskatchewan About 70 km north of Saskatoon, experience Métis culture and heritage at Batoche National Historic Site 1 . Learn more about this historic battle by exploring the Government militia trenches, Métis rifle pits, and battlefield. Along with the restored church and rectory, the Visitor Reception Centre has extensive exhibits, audio-visual presentation, and programming to bring the Métis people’s story to life. In the cemetery, a large river stone indicates where Gabriel Dumont is buried overlooking the beautiful riverbank. A short distance south of Batoche, is the Battle of Tourond’s Coulee/ FishCreek National Historic Site, where the first military engagement between the Métis and government forces took place. On the battlefield, view the silhouettes of government militia exchanging fire across Fish Creek with Métis and First Nations sharpshooters. North of Batoche, take the ferry across the river to scenic St. Laurent, an early Métis settlement and home of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine which hosts an annual religious pilgrimage. Back on Hwy 11, the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre tells the 1885 story from three perspectives: settlers, First Nations, and the Métis. For expansive views of the area, climb the centres 24-metre tower. Explore the town’s colorful murals depicting local history, and visit the First Shots Cairn, where a skirmish between the NWMP and Métis fighters resulted in the first shots of the conflict. To the west, on Hwy 212, Fort Carlton Provincial Park 2 recreates the golden era of the fur trade, but some of its exhibits deal with the NWMP’s hurried evacuation of the post after the battle at Duck Lake, and the resulting destruction of the fort by fire.
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Battle River Country Northwest of Saskatoon, at the scenic confluence of the Battle and North Saskatchewan Rivers, the twin communities of North Battleford and Battleford (once the seat of the North West Territorial government) are rich in history. At Fort Battleford National Historic Site 4 , learn about life as a Mountie, and hear the stories of Chief Poundmaker and the settlers during those eventful days. Follow the story by traveling west of the Battlefords to Cut Knife and visit the Chief Poundmaker Historical Centre and the Battle of Poundmaker Hill National Historic Site 3 , on the Poundmaker Cree Nation.
The North West Frontier North of Lloydminster, discover the fascinating story of Chief Big Bear and his clash with government forces. At Frog Lake National Historic Site in Alberta, about an hour from the city, grave markers are a grim reminder of the Frog Lake Massacre. Back in Saskatchewan, Fort Pitt Provincial Historic Park tells of the misunderstanding that resulted in the killing of an NWMP scout by the Cree, and the subsequent departure of the Mounties and the burning of the fort. The story continues at Frenchman Butte National Historic Site, to the east, where Cree rifle pits and the government artillery site are reminders of the difficulties Canadian militia had when they responded to the Frog Lake Massacre by attacking the Cree’s more strategic location. There are many more stories of the 1885 North West Resistance, and its aftermath, told at other sites and museums in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba: at Humboldt, Sask., the site of the original Humboldt Telegraph Station and military camp; at Fort Edmonton (on their ‘1885 Street’), in the Sir Samuel Steele Collection at the University of Alberta, through exhibits at Fort Calgary and Calgary’s Glenbow Museum, and at the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina. Visit them and experience the history of the last true west!
Explore the TRAILS OF 1885!
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Relive the dramatic days of the North West Resistance of 1885.
Tourism Saskatchewan
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Tourism Saskatchewan / Hans-Gerhard Pfaff
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Tourism Saskatchewan / Ian McGilp FROG LAKE
Parks Canada
FORT PITT FRENCHMAN BUTTE
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PRINCE ALBERT NORTH BATTLEFORD
FORT CARLTON DUCK LAKE
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BATOCHE FORT BATTLEFORD HUMBOLDT
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PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
Find out more and get detailed itineraries by visiting:
www.trailsof1885.com
Or order your free copy of the Trails of 1885 Travel Guide by calling toll free 1-866-467-2057.
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Grip It Indoor Rock Climbing sets a new standard for indoor rock climbing gyms everywhere. We offer extensive & varied climbing terrain from 8’ to 50’ tall walls suitable for all skill levels. Kids and adults alike are sure to have a great time challenging themselves with helpful instruction from our certified staff. Grip It is a top rope, lead and boulder gym that offers a supportive climbing environment, friendly staff & professional instructors.
SCHOOL GROUPS
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INTRO INTO CLIMBING (2hrs/wk for 8 weeks $180) Objective- Learn the basics of climbing techniques to be able to safely and efficiently meet your goals. Skills include but not limited to: Safety checks, belaying, terminology, footwork, body awareness and fun! Under 7- Sundays 10:00-11:30am *mandatory for parents to attend 1st class, cost is $144. 8-10yrs- Wed- 5:00-7:00pm or Sat- 10:00am-12:00pm *mandatory for parents to attend 1st class
11-14yrs- Mon 6:00-8:00pm 15-19yrs- Mon 8:00-10:00pm Adult Beginner - Tues 6:00-8:00pm Adult Intermediate - Tues 8:00-10:00pm
TROOP A group of Monkeys (max. 12 ppl.) once a week for 1.5hrs $40/mth for pass holders Designed to be more social and allow for more one on one coaching. A great transition into competitive climbing or finding your place in the community *Pre-requisite: Intro to Climbing 8wk Session or discretion of instructor Objective: Short skill lesson at the beginning of class followed by time for participants to practice. Instructor will be present to give cues, demo movements and facilitate learning. Rascals (8-14yrs)- Tues 4:30-6:00pm | Scallywags (15-19yrs)- Wed 7:30-9:00pm
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