Top 7 Places to Visit in
Duck Lake | Saskatchewan
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Fort Carlton Provincial Park
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Fort Carlton was an important hub for the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) from 1810 – 1885. Located on the North Saskatchewan River and with easy access by land, this site was an ideal place to warehouse goods and gather provisions for other posts. An important negotiation site for Treaty Six in 1876, Fort Carlton was […]
- 26 km W of Duck Lake on Hwy 212; or approximately 100 km N of Saskatoon via Hwys 11 and 212
- 306-212-7309
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1809/fort-carlton-provincial-park#sort=relevancy
Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Center
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Visible from the highway, the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre features artifacts about the Northwest Resistance and First Nation-Métis-Settler history of 1870-1905. The Centre includes a 64-seat theatre/meeting room, a 24-m viewing tower, parking and picnic areas. The onsite gift shop features local artists, Glen Scrimshaw artwork, local handcrafts and books on local and national […]
Russell Hanson’s Mounted Police Museum
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Russell Hanson’s Mounted Police Museum features North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) items from 1873 to the present day. Browse the gift shop stocked with Saskatchewan-made products, moccasins, antiques, collectibles, Glen Scrimshaw art, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police clothing and souvenirs. This is a seasonal attraction https://tsaskblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ics/Russell_Hansons_MP_Museum_exterior.jpg
Beardy’s & Okemasis Powwow
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August Held in August, this traditional powwow welcomes guests from all over. Dancers and drummers can compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. The powwow is unique as it includes two spirit dancers and hosts a special for the two-spirit community. Guests can camp on-site for free and enjoy food and artisan vendors. Photo: Google […]
Duck Lake Mural Tour
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The Duck Lake Murals are an outdoor historical gallery depicting local and regional history. Mural booklets are available for purchase at Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre. Murals can be viewed throughout town by any mode of transport. Photos: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/
Batoche National Historic sight
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The Batoche National Historic Site features beautiful trails, guided tours, interpretive signage, historic silhouettes and viewing areas that offer a glimpse into the historic battle between the Metis and First Nations and General Middleton’s Canadian Forces. Enjoy onsite geocaching and hiking trails or rent a bike and take a ride along the shores of the […]
- 15 km E of Rosthern on Hwy 312, then 11 km N on Hwy 225. Along the South Saskatchewan River.
- 306-423-6227
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Pêmiska Tourism
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This tourism opportunity has glamping, Bannock making, Indigenous dancing, and the chance to deepen your understanding of the country’s history. Running through Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation is a forested trail accessible from St. Laurent Ferry on the North Saskatchewan River to Fort Carlton. Portions are groomed in the winter for cross-country ski enthusiasts and […]