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Local Attractions
Moose Jaw has quickly become a hot tourist destination and for good reason. there is a lot to see and do.
Listed below are some of the many attractions you can visit while in Moose Jaw and surrounding area.
Wakamow Valley
Located just minutes from the centre of Moose Jaw, this lovely, scenic park explores nature at its finest. Kilometres of paved trails provide safe and scenic routes for walking and cycling. Canoeing and rowing are also available on Plaxton’s Lake as well as outdoor picnic sites and playgrounds.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 0km
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Crescent Park
Nestled between Fairford & Athabasca Streets, east of Temple gardens Mineral Spa, this "Jewel of the Prairies" encompasses twenty-eight acres of winding pathways, gorgeous flowers and green spaces and the Serpentine, home to swans, ducks and geese. It houses an outdoor pool, waterpark, tennis and lawn bowling clubs, YM/YWCA, public library, art museum and outdoor amphitheatre.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.8km
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Temple Gardens Mineral Spa
The geo-thermal mineral water pool at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa is the only one of its kind in Canada and you can enjoy either the inside or outside section of the pool without even having to leave the water. The rejuvenating, mineral-rich geo-thermal waters are drawn from the porous rock formation of ancient seabed's more than 1350 meters below the earth's surface.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.5 km
Minimum time required: 1.5 hours
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The Tunnels of Moose Jaw
Head underground to the infamous Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Experience Al Capone's underground boot-legging operation in Moose Jaw. His goons, his gals, his secret world within the Tunnels. Then live the poignant early history of Chinese immigrants in Canada, the intolerable conditions they endured, and their eventual successes.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.5 km
Minimum time required: 1.5 hours
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Hillcrest Sports Centre Golf Course
Open annually from April 15 to October 15, the Hillcrest Sports Center Golf Course is a favourite golf destination for those seeking a challenging 18-hole golf course in southern Saskatchewan.
Totaling 6400 yards from the back tees, the course holes play in and out of the creek valley providing many challenging elevation changes. The course tests golfers in many ways, usually requiring the use of every club in the bag.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 3.5 km
Minimum time required: 1.5 hours
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Murals of Moose Jaw
A pleasant stroll in and near downtown Moose Jaw puts you instantly in touch with our past.
33 Scenes depicting Moose Jaw's early history can be found on the sides and fronts of buildings throughout the downtown core.
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Captain Jack's River Boat Tour
In the summer you can take a trip down the Moose Jaw River and Thunder Creek on Captain Jacks River Boat Tour. Ask Captain Jack to show you where Wellington White's Brick Company was.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 0.5 km
Minimum time required: 1.25 hours
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Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
The 1,930 hectare park is best known for its free-ranging buffalo in the Qu'Appelle River valley. The park was named for the natural corrals. The Indians stampeded the animals into the buffalo pounds and then killed them for their meat, bones and hides. The buffalo were re-introduced to the Qu'Appelle valley in 1972, and there are now 22 buffalo in the park. The park also has a large outdoor pool, a beach, fishing, boating, mini-golf, and hiking trails. The park is home to the White Track Ski Resort.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 20 km |
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Moose Jaw Cultural Center
The last of the stately Golden Age of Cinema theatres operational on the
prairie the superbly refurbished 430 seat Mae Wilson Theatre join with its neighboring buildings to provide Moose Jaw and area with a first-class arts facility.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.6 km
Minimum time required: 2.5 hours |
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Western Development Museum
The Moose Jaw branch of the Western Development Museum traces history relating to aviation, railways, surface and water travel on the prairies. Collections include a Snowbird Gallery and Short Line Railway, as well as automobiles, rail, and vintage aircraft.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 6.4 km
Minimum time required: 2 hours
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Hopkins Dining Parlour
In the heart of historic downtown Moose Jaw, Hopkins Dining Parlour is Saskatchewan's most unique restaurant with Victorian decor and antique furnishings. Great prime rib, seafood, steaks and 22 flavours of wings. Open 7 nights a week for dinner. Tuesday thru Saturday for lunch. The atmosphere is casual and reservations are not necessary.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.6 km
Minimum time required: 1 hour
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Yvette Moore Art Gallery
The art gallery of this famous Canadian Artist is located only a block and a half west of Temple Gardens Mineral Spa. The gallery not only showcases Yvette's world renowned paintings but also hand crafted fine art, home decor and gifts. It is also home to the copper cafe.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.9 km
Minimum time required: 1 hour
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Moose Jaw Trolley Company
Enjoy a front row seat in a history of Moose Jaw tour on board a replica of the original electric streetcars that operated from 1911-1932. The trolley features thirty-four seats with wide-framed oak windows giving all passengers a perfect view. The on-board conductor will guide you through Moose Jaw's vibrant history. Board the trolley at the
information booth on Thatcher Drive
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Distance from Wakamow Heights: 3 km
Minimum time required: 2 hours
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Moose Jaw Skating Oval at Kiwanas River Park
Only a five minute walk from Wakamow Heights is the outdoor 400 meter skating oval at Kiwanis River Park. The Skating Oval has a heated shelter and is open to the public. A scene from the 2006 hollywood film Just Friends was shot at the Skating Oval.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 0.1 km
Minimum time required: .5 hours
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Moose Jaw Art Museum & National Exhibition
A state-of-the-art facility located in scenic Crescent Park. See traveling and local art exhibitions as well as artifacts depicting the history of Moose Jaw. Browse through the Gift Shop's beautiful selection of Saskatchewan's hand crafted items.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 2.8 km
Minimum time required: 1 hours
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Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village Museum
The museum sits on 40 acres 12 KM south of Moose Jaw and includes a pioneer village farmyard (house and barn), Tom Sukanene's ship, Diefenbaker Homestead and other building containing various antiquities. Visit their web site for more information.
Distance from Wakamow Heights: 14 km
Minimum time required: 1 hours
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