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The best way to tour the community is by trolley or on foot
If you’re unsure about where to start touring, Tourism Moose Jaw has put together several trips you can take if they want to see the community by either trolley or by foot. There are three trolley tours available: daytime tours, ghost tours and true crime tours. The historic daytime trolley tour is full of stories of the people and places that have made Moose Jaw notoriously awesome. Learn about the infamous characters, the founding citizens and some wonderful people who have contributed to our history. This is a one-hour tour on an open-air trolley, so dress for the weather. Costs for this tour are: Adults (19–65) $14.50, Seniors (over 65) $12.50, Youths (13-18) $12.50, Children (six to 12) $8, under five $2, and Family $40 (two adults and one to four dependents). Often known as The Friendly City, Tourism Moose Jaw wants to share the community’s darker, more frightening side with the ghost trolley tour. Tales of mystery and murder will take you on a late-night tour of Moose Jaw’s mostly true ghost stories and most dramatic endings to some very interesting people. This is not recommended for children under eight. Please book at your own discretion, as some stories do include gruesome details and loud noises. All seats are $17. On the True Crime Tour, you will learn about the darkest side of Moose Jaw’s history. This tour tells the true stories of Moose Jaw’s most notorious residents. From pioneers and thieves to doctors and lawyers, you will hear stories that will make you sleep with one eye open. This tour is for people who are older than age 16. Please book at your own discretion, as some stories do include gruesome details and loud noises. All seats are $17. If you’d prefer to see the community up close and on foot, then you should book a tour. To do so, visit Tourism Moose Jaw’s website at www.tourismmoosejaw. com. Besides trolley tours, the organization also offers tours of the city’s historic cemetery. From now until the end of September, one-hour treks are being offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. When October arrives, the tours will take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Anyone interested in taking a trek is encouraged to register online. You can also call the tourism office at 306-693-8097 or visit the office to have staff help you register. Tours cost $7.50 and a maximum of 10 people can be taken at one time. The outing starts at the main gates of the cemetery, located at 1000 Caribou Street East. Some stories on which the tours will focus include a Chinese man from the early 1900s who was considered one of Moose Jaw’s greatest entrepreneurs. Another story will look at Tasinaskawin Brule, the wife of Chief Black Bull, who is the only Aboriginal person buried in the cemetery. Tourism Moose Jaw is located at 450 Diefenbaker Drive, just off Thatcher Drive East and near the entrance to Highway 1. For more information call 306-693-8097.
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