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Southeast Saskatchewan GUIDE• Whitewood and Areas • Melville • Fort Qu’Appelle • Grenfell • Broadview VACATIONSoutheast Saskatchewan GUIDE• Whitewood and areas FREE Enjoying the view of Echo Lake at Fort Qu’Appelle. Photo credit to Stacy Hoffarth Your guide to enjoying every moment in Fort Qu’Appelle Southeast Saskatchewan Spend your summer with us! Check out our splash park, stay at our campground and enjoy the beauty of the valley! Book online at www.fortquappelle.com 160 Company Ave., S. | P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 | Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.fortquappelle.com Page 2 • 2019 Guide Grasslands News Hidden JEWEL of Saskatchewan 306-332-4309 181 Broadway St. W, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK See our impressive store be inspired! Fantastic Floral Design World Class Gifts Canadian Accredited Master Florist Happy to announce we are now an authorized dealer for The Bradford Exchange in Saskatchewan Contact us on Facebook at : Beth Graingers Florist and Gifts Open: Mon to Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Grasslands News 2019 Guide • Page 3 Your guide to enjoying every moment in Southeast Saskatchewan 56 35 Echo Lake 10 35 56 Riverside Road 2 Street Ave. Craigleith 2 Street 3 Street Victoria Ave. Louisa Ave. Notre Dame Ave. Okanese Ave. B-Say-Tah Road Blondeau Ave. Blondeau Sioux Ave. Broadway Street Ave. Craigleith Idehurst Drive 210 Echo Drive Company Ave. Boundary Ave. Pasqua Ave. Segwun Ave. Neeping Ave. Lake Ave. Central Ave. Hudson Ave. Bay Ave. 4 Street Willow Crescent 5 Street Mission St. Qu’Appelle Crescent 6 Street 6 Street Blondeau Ave. Blondeau Sioux Ave. 7 Street 7 Street Mission Lake Shore Drive Okanese Ave. 8 Street 9 Street Boundary Ave. Pasqua Ave. Segwun Ave. Ave. Craigleith Frederick Street Bay Ave. 9 Street Bay Ave. S. Cemetary Hill Road Well Road 10 639 727 35 Balcarres Echo Lake Pasqua B-Say-Tah 10 Lake Point 56 Fort Qu’Appelle 210 210 Mission Lebret Lake 56 619 Sandy Beach 10 Katepwa Beach Taylor and Lake View Beach Katepwa Lake 35 Katepwa South 619 Page 4 • 2019 Guide Grasslands News Fort Qu’Appelle Heed the call to visit the valley A visit to The Valley of Festivals and Fort Qu’Ap- pelle should be at the top of your list as one of Sas- katchewan’s best vaca- tion destinations. Located at the heart of four pristine lakes, the town offers seasonal and year-round activi- ties including festivals, shopping, skiing, sport- ing events, golf, arts and culture offering endless recreational options. The region is home to Echo Valley and Katepwa Point Provincial Parks, both offering excellent in- terpretive programs. Golf is available at Katepwa Beach Golf Club and Echo Ridge Course. The The Valley of Festivals is known for its colourful parades. Town of Fort Qu’Appelle invites you to experience tions gathered near Fort Qu’Appelle to negotiate and the pristine beauty of majestic hills and sparkling sign treaties with Queen Victoria. Today, these tra- waters. ditional lands are on the site of the Treaty Four Gov- Fort Qu’Appelle is rich in history, tradition and ernance Centre. The highlight of these traditional culture. The legend of the Calling Lakes is well lands is the largest inhabited teepee in Canada mea- known throughout the region. Pasqua, Echo, Mission suring 70 feet in diameter and rising 111 feet above and Katepwa Lakes are calling you to the valley. the valley floor. The teepee is supported by13 poles. The Town of Fort Qu’Appelle and the Calling Each pole represents a spiritual or ethical value of Lakes Qu’Appelle Valley offer a unique snapshot into the First Nations community. Saskatchewan’s history. It is surrounded by history Each fall, communities gather at the Treaty Four and culture dating back to the 1770s. Be sure to visit lands to embrace culture, tradition and peace. This the Fort Qu’Appelle Museum to learn about the es- year they will come together Sept. 9 to 15 to honour tablishment of the Hudson Bay post in 1864 and The the Treaties and provide educational and cultural ex- North West Mounted Police Barracks. The site of the periences for adults and children alike. The Treaty 4 Barracks served as headquarters for troops under Gathering features a powwow with traditional dress General Middleton prior to proceeding north to Ba- and dance as well as ceremonies and a parade. It’s toche and the Riel Rebellion. The Fort Qu’Appelle a kaleidoscope of colour, history and tradition set Museum also features artifacts from The Fort San- among the autumn hills of the valley. itorium, The Fort Winter Festival and many more Spend the night in town at the Fort Qu’Appelle wonderful items. The museum’s hosts are also town campground, located on the waterfront and conve- historians and they look forward to meeting you and niently across from Echo Ridge Golf Course. The sharing their stories. campground provides quick access to all four lakes, The valley hills and lakes are rich with culture hiking trails, the Fish Culture Station and Fort as over 130 years ago, 32 western prairie First Na- Qu’Appelle’s shops and services. Grasslands News 2019 Guide • Page 5 Your guide to enjoying every moment in Southeast Saskatchewan Balcarres has history as a sports community Named for Balcarres Crawford, the Tri Highway Fastball League, the a postmaster from Indian Head, Balcarres Bronx. Balcarres is a thriving community It’s proximity to the Qu’Appelle at the intersection of Highway 10 Valley means people are able to fish, and Secondary Highway 310 first swim, or go canoeing in one of the founded by squatters in the 1880s. four nearby lakes. While other settlers soon arrived, In winter, recreation is centred at it wasn’t until the Canadian Pacific the rink with minor hockey and the Railroad came through in 1903 that Qu’Appelle Valley Hockey League’s Balcarres grew into a town. Balcarres Broncs. Today, Balcarres has a lot to offer In May, the town hosts a commu- visitors and residents. The ball dia- monds invite many friendly games nity garage sale day sponsored by as well as minor ball and kids can the Balcarres Business Association. get some exercise on the playground Also in May the town’s dance troupe, equipment. Children can also take Wheatland Dance, hosts its annual part in soccer while there is also a lot showcase event. to offer the adults in the field of rec- The town also boasts a kinder- In addition to summer reation: activities such as badminton garten to Grade 12 school and adult leagues, Balcarres hosts and volleyball are held in the school education centre, a hospital and the a snow-pitch tournament gym and the town has an entry in Balcarres Integrated Care Home. in February. Page 6 • 2019 Guide Grasslands News Fort Qu’Appelle 25th annual Festival of the Arts The Mid Summer’s Art Festi- vendors in a local backyard to 70 val, held annually on the Satur- vendors, and draws people from day of the August long weekend far and wide in a celebration of in the beautiful Qu’Appelle Val- the arts. Other artisans have their ley, draws over 3,100 visitors and craft beer and Saskatchewan wine showcases the Region’s talented featured in the beer and wine gar- artists, including the Qu’Appelle den for you to enjoy while listening Valley Artists Guild. to great entertainment. A variety The diverse mediums include of food booths and a children’s and pottery, metalwork, jewelry, adult’s activity area round out the paintings and woodwork. All are venue, located at the “Fort”, at the handcrafted and original works of corner of Highway 56 and Bound- art. ary Avenue. All of this for a $3 ad- Our musical entertainment has mission — under 12 years of age always been second to none and are free. this year is no exception. As part Bring the whole family to help of our 25th anniversary celebra- us celebrate this special year and check out the museum and other tion we are thrilled to announce follow us on our Facebook page for points of interest. Don’t forget the renowned award-winning, singer/ posts on what else is in store for kids’ bathing suits so they can songwriter Jeffery Straker. 2019. While in the valley, soak in enjoy the beach and splash park, The festival has grown from six the history of Treaty 4 territory, just steps away from the festival. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AT THE “FORT” • Craft Beer Garden 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Ongoing Live entertainment • Children’s Activity • Adult’s Art Activity • Food Booths ADMISSION: Adults $3 Under 12 FREE FORT QU’APPELLE, SK Visit us on facebook FUNDING PROVIDED BY Supported by: T O U R I S M SASKATCHEWAN | | Grasslands News 2019 Guide • Page 7 Your guide to enjoying every moment in Southeast Saskatchewan Walking tour reveals the town’s historic sites With more than 150 years of settlement at Fort Qu’Appelle, numerous buildings and sites exist in the community. Rich in historic points of inter- est, whether you’ve lived here your entire life or are just visiting town for the first time, anyone should discover something about Fort Qu’Appelle they may not have known before. Don’t forget to tour Fort Qu’Appelle and visit these historic points. The Hudson’s Bay Company general store, built in 1897, anchors the corner • Original Hudson’s of Broadway Street and Company Avenue. Bay Company Trading an office space. post, now the Fort Qu’Appelle Museum. The origi- • On Segwun Avenue, between the RCMP detach- nal post was established by the HBC in 1864, estab- ment and the courthouse, is a statue commissioned lishing what is now Fort Qu’Appelle.
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