Every small town has a story. We've mapped 981 of them.

Top 4 Places to Visit in

Biggar | Saskatchewan

The page created by Evrytt Foy | Red River College | Photo by Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0

Region:

Known For:

Best For:

“New York is Big… But This is Biggar”

Sending
User Review
5 (1 vote)

Biggar has become well known for its unusual town slogan. It was created in 1914 by a survey crew who painted it onto a town sign as a drunken prank. Don’t miss the famous sign when you drive to the Biggar. Photo: Andy8Kahn, CC BY-SA 4.0

Home Town of “Schmirler the Curler”

Sending
User Review
5 (1 vote)
Famous Canadians

Sandra Marie Schmirler, dubbed “Schmirler the Curler,” led her foursome to the first-ever Olympic gold medal in the sport (1998). Schmirler captured three Canadian Curling Championships (Scott Tournament of Hearts) and three World Curling Championships. She died in 2000 at 36 of cancer.   Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park This is designed to encourage fans […]

Biggar Museum & Gallery

Sending
User Review
5 (1 vote)
Art

Located 93 km west of Saskatoon, the Biggar Museum and Gallery is open year-round and it tells the history of Biggar and the Area with local artifacts and displays. It also provides viewing space for travelling art shows. sells souvenirs and local art. Photo: 1000towns.ca/sandra-schmirler-curler

Biggar Regional Park

Sending
User Review
3.5 (2 votes)
Outdoor

The Biggar and District Regional Park is located 1 km north of Biggar on Highway No. 4. It provides overnight camping facilities with partial hook ups and is open from May to September. The regional park provides electrical and non-electrical campsites. Photo: townofbiggar.com

Biggar | Saskatchewan Classified

Find local news, events, services, etc., that would interest you or someone you know.

Who Are You?

Any changes to the place info will be reviewed by 1000 Towns of Canada.

Biggar | Saskatchewan Classified

Photo