Portage la Prairie
Don’t go straight on the Trans-Canada Highway and take a few minutes or hours to visit the beautiful Island Park and Crescent Lake and all it has to offer. Whether for the traditional golf course, disk golf, the Stride Place leisure center, the Splash Island Water Park or just to have a picnic on the magnificent lawns in the shade of large trees. This is a great demonstration of the use of space for the community. It is accessible by car, obviously, but also via a very pretty cycle path which runs along the edges of the lake. You can also see there, just before the city limit, one of the most original water towers I have seen: the largest Coca-Cola can in the world!
Régina and Wascana
The capital of Saskatchewan is not very big, but it is a pretty, clean and flowery city. You can visit it at your own pace thanks to this audio guide which will help you discover the history of several buildings in the historic district of Regina. There are several attractions worth checking out and if you’re in town on Saturday, take a moment to visit the Farmer’s Market to stock up on fresh, local produce. The RCMP Heritage Center and training center where members have been trained since 1885 is interesting if you are interested in the history of the Mounted Police.
An attraction not to be missed is undoubtedly the Legislative Assembly building on the shores of Wascana Lake, the vision of Prime Minister Walter Scott who wanted to create a monument worthy of Saskatchewan. No detail is left to chance and you can visit the building every day to admire the work of this visionary. The gardens surrounding the building are absolutely beautiful and highlight what looks more like a palace than a government building. There is also a specific audio guide for Wascana Park which is very interesting.
The teacher in me loved the school project that modified a pipe in the city’s water system into something fun. There are still people who know how to create magic for children!
Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise on our route. We didn’t plan to stop there, but ultimately really enjoyed the visit. The city is the home of the famous Snowbird squadron of the Canadian Forces, but it is also a city that experienced its moments of glory during prohibition when Al Capone frequented it for his “business”. The city has been able to take advantage of this more or less glorious part of its history by using the numerous tunnels built at this time to create universes where fiction rubs shoulders with reality. At the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, you can attend three interactive performances depending on your interests (Chicago Connection, Bunker 24 or Passage to Fortune), but honestly, I think all three are worth seeing. Allow 1 hour per performance and be sure to purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Stop at the tourist information center to admire Mac the Moose, a Snowbird plane or board the Electric Trolley which will take you around the city. The center itself is aesthetically pleasing and interesting to visit.
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