Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is a city of about 34,000 people in Southern Saskatchewan. A popular tourist destination, it is about 45 minutes west of the provincial capital of Regina. During Prohibition (of alcohol) in the 1920s, its proximity to the US border and easy rail access made it a popular destination for alcohol-starved Americans.

Moose Jaw is an industrial centre and important railway junction for the area's agricultural produce. CFB Moose Jaw is a NATO flight training school, and is home to the Snowbirds, Canada's military aerobatic air show flight demonstration team. Moose Jaw also has a casino and geothermal spa.

Moose Jaw's winters are long, cold and dry, while its summers are short, but very warm and relatively wet. The coldest month is January, with a mean temperature of -12.3 °C, while the warmest is July, with a mean temperature of 19.3 °C. The driest month is February, in which an average of 11.1 mm of precipitation falls, while the wettest month is July, which brings an average of 63 mm. Annual average precipitation is 365 mm.

A resident of Moose Jaw is a "Moose Javian".

• CFB Moose Jaw. The Canadian Forces Base south of the city is home to the Snowbirds, a team of plane pilots who perform aerobatic flight demonstration. The base is home to an annual air show every July, headlined by the Snowbirds.
• Mac the Moose. Mac is a 10-metre-tall cement moose right next to the visitor information centre.
• Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC), 250 Thatcher Drive E, +1 306-692-8710. An educational facility dedicated to the conservation of Burrowing Owls and their prairie home.
• Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum, +1 306-693-7315. May-Sep: M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su noon-6PM. Artifacts reflecting the rich and varied history of Saskatchewan. Tom Sukanen was a Finnish-born sailor, farmer and Canadian. He built a sea vessel to enable his permanent return to his homeland. Adults (16+) $8, seniors (60+) $7, students (with valid card) $7, ages 6-15 years (accompanied by an adult) $5, ages 5 and under free.
• Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Drive, +1 306-693-5989. The keeper of Saskatchewan’s collective heritage. The Museum shares the province’s unique sense of place with all people for their understanding and enjoyment.

CFB Moose Jaw. The Canadian Forces Base south of the city is home to the Snowbirds, a team of plane pilots who perform aerobatic flight demonstration. The base is home to an annual air show every July, headlined by the Snowbirds.

Mac the Moose. Mac is a 10-metre-tall cement moose right next to the visitor information centre.

Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC), 250 Thatcher Drive E, +1 306-692-8710. An educational facility dedicated to the conservation of Burrowing Owls and their prairie home.

Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum, +1 306-693-7315. May-Sep: M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su noon-6PM. Artifacts reflecting the rich and varied history of Saskatchewan. Tom Sukanen was a Finnish-born sailor, farmer and Canadian. He built a sea vessel to enable his permanent return to his homeland. Adults (16+) $8, seniors (60+) $7, students (with valid card) $7, ages 6-15 years (accompanied by an adult) $5, ages 5 and under free.

Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Drive, +1 306-693-5989. The keeper of Saskatchewan’s collective heritage. The Museum shares the province’s unique sense of place with all people for their understanding and enjoyment.

• Tunnels of Moose Jaw, 18 Main Street N, +1 306-693-5261. Two-hour tours through the underground tunnels. The Chicago Connection tour covers the Al Capone era and bootlegging in the 1920s. The Passage to Fortune tour explains the Chinese immigrants and the head tax. Far from being simply a set of exhibits, the two tours are in fact interactive theatre productions where visitors interact with actors.
• Casino Moose Jaw, 21 Fairford Street E, +1 306-694-3726. Casino Moose Jaw has over 200 slot machines, and table games. It is surrounded by 20 murals and décor inspired by the Roaring Twenties.
• Moose Jaw Trolley Company, 450 Diefenbaker Drive (located at the Moose Jaw visitor centre, +1 306-693-8097. May-Sept - Daily. Guests can take 1-hour-long daytime, guided, city tour. The tours covers various aspects of the city – must see attractions, heritage buildings, murals, and notable people who have helped shape Moose Jaw. Daytime tours leave from either the Visitor Centre or the downtown location. Friday and Saturday nights feature Ghost Tours and Tales of Murder aboard the Trolley.
• Festivals: enjoy a host of arts and cultural festivals, such as the Festival of Words, Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival, Music Festival, Motif, and the Moose Jaw Dance Festival.

Tunnels of Moose Jaw, 18 Main Street N, +1 306-693-5261. Two-hour tours through the underground tunnels. The Chicago Connection tour covers the Al Capone era and bootlegging in the 1920s. The Passage to Fortune tour explains the Chinese immigrants and the head tax. Far from being simply a set of exhibits, the two tours are in fact interactive theatre productions where visitors interact with actors.

Casino Moose Jaw, 21 Fairford Street E, +1 306-694-3726. Casino Moose Jaw has over 200 slot machines, and table games. It is surrounded by 20 murals and décor inspired by the Roaring Twenties.

Moose Jaw Trolley Company, 450 Diefenbaker Drive (located at the Moose Jaw visitor centre, +1 306-693-8097. May-Sept - Daily. Guests can take 1-hour-long daytime, guided, city tour. The tours covers various aspects of the city – must see attractions, heritage buildings, murals, and notable people who have helped shape Moose Jaw. Daytime tours leave from either the Visitor Centre or the downtown location. Friday and Saturday nights feature Ghost Tours and Tales of Murder aboard the Trolley.

Festivals: enjoy a host of arts and cultural festivals, such as the Festival of Words, Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival, Music Festival, Motif, and the Moose Jaw Dance Festival.

• Town ‘n’ Country Mall, 1235 Main St N. M Tu 9:30AM-6PM, W-F 9:30AM-9PM, Su noon-5PM. Includes Galaxy Cinemas.

Town ‘n’ Country Mall, 1235 Main St N. M Tu 9:30AM-6PM, W-F 9:30AM-9PM, Su noon-5PM. Includes Galaxy Cinemas.

• Déjà Vu Café, 23 High Street E, +1 306-692-6066. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM. More than 70 flavours of chicken wings. 50 flavours of milkshakes.
• Hopkins Dining Parlour, 65 Athabasca Street W, +1 306-692-5995.

Déjà Vu Café, 23 High Street E, +1 306-692-6066. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM. More than 70 flavours of chicken wings. 50 flavours of milkshakes.

Hopkins Dining Parlour, 65 Athabasca Street W, +1 306-692-5995.

• Cask 82, 82 Manitoba Street W, +1 306-313-8282. W Th 4PM-midnight, F Sa 4PM-1AM. Craft beer & cocktail lounge with a full menu and live music every weekend.
• The Crushed Can Sports Bar & Nightclub, 82 Manitoba Street W, +1 306-694-4900. M Tu 11AM-10PM, W-Sa 10AM-2AM, Su noon-9PM. 243-seat warehouse style venue, specializing in sports entertainment and DJ Hollywood dancing. Licensed lounge & outdoor patio.
• Rock Creek Tap & Grill, 857 Thatcher Drive, +1 306-693-3300. M-W 11AM-11PM, Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-1AM, Su 11AM-10PM. Casual neighbourhood restaurant and bar.

Cask 82, 82 Manitoba Street W, +1 306-313-8282. W Th 4PM-midnight, F Sa 4PM-1AM. Craft beer & cocktail lounge with a full menu and live music every weekend.

The Crushed Can Sports Bar & Nightclub, 82 Manitoba Street W, +1 306-694-4900. M Tu 11AM-10PM, W-Sa 10AM-2AM, Su noon-9PM. 243-seat warehouse style venue, specializing in sports entertainment and DJ Hollywood dancing. Licensed lounge & outdoor patio.

Rock Creek Tap & Grill, 857 Thatcher Drive, +1 306-693-3300. M-W 11AM-11PM, Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-1AM, Su 11AM-10PM. Casual neighbourhood restaurant and bar.

• Tourism Moose Jaw, 450 Diefenbaker Drive (near the Trans-Canada Hwy & Thatcher Drive, next to Mac the Moose, +1 306-693-8097. M-Sa 10AM-4PM.

Tourism Moose Jaw, 450 Diefenbaker Drive (near the Trans-Canada Hwy & Thatcher Drive, next to Mac the Moose, +1 306-693-8097. M-Sa 10AM-4PM.

Caronport is a town of 994 largely based around the Briercest Bible College and Seminary, located west of Moose Jaw on the Trans-Canada Highway

• Briercrest College and Seminary, 510 College Drive, +1 306-756-3200. Briercrest College and Seminary is a private evangelical post-secondary educational institution, comprised of a college and a seminary, and operates the Caronport High School. The centrepiece of the campus is the 2,400-seat Hildebrand Chapel; the largest church auditorium in the province. Facilities also include a 25,000-square foot library, nine student dormitories, a hotel, recently renovated dining hall, double-court gymnasium, ice rink, numerous sports fields, Subway restaurant, and two coffee shops.
  • Hildebrand Chapel, 510 College Drive,, +1 306-756-3272. The village's centrepiece, it is named in honour of Henry Hildebrand, founder of the college and long-serving president.

Briercrest College and Seminary, 510 College Drive, +1 306-756-3200. Briercrest College and Seminary is a private evangelical post-secondary educational institution, comprised of a college and a seminary, and operates the Caronport High School. The centrepiece of the campus is the 2,400-seat Hildebrand Chapel; the largest church auditorium in the province. Facilities also include a 25,000-square foot library, nine student dormitories, a hotel, recently renovated dining hall, double-court gymnasium, ice rink, numerous sports fields, Subway restaurant, and two coffee shops.

• Hildebrand Chapel, 510 College Drive,, +1 306-756-3272. The village's centrepiece, it is named in honour of Henry Hildebrand, founder of the college and long-serving president.

Briercrest College and Seminary, 510 College Drive, +1 306-756-3200. Briercrest College and Seminary is a private evangelical post-secondary educational institution, comprised of a college and a seminary, and operates the Caronport High School. The centrepiece of the campus is the 2,400-seat Hildebrand Chapel; the largest church auditorium in the province. Facilities also include a 25,000-square foot library, nine student dormitories, a hotel, recently renovated dining hall, double-court gymnasium, ice rink, numerous sports fields, Subway restaurant, and two coffee shops.

• Hildebrand Chapel, 510 College Drive,, +1 306-756-3272. The village's centrepiece, it is named in honour of Henry Hildebrand, founder of the college and long-serving president.

Mortlach village located about west of Moose Jaw on the Trans-Canada Highway.

• Besant Trans-Canada Campground, Highway 1 (west of Moose Jaw or 7 km (4 mi) east of Mortlach on Hwy 1, +1 306-756-2700. Stocked, spring-fed pond and sandhills. Large, well-treed campsites. Natural swimming area. Home of Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree, Run to Besant Car Show and Connect Festival. Open May 1 to Sep 15.
  • Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree. Three days in mid-July. Day ticket $30-45, weekend $80-90 (family $180), children under 14 free (2017 prices).

Besant Trans-Canada Campground, Highway 1 (west of Moose Jaw or 7 km (4 mi) east of Mortlach on Hwy 1, +1 306-756-2700. Stocked, spring-fed pond and sandhills. Large, well-treed campsites. Natural swimming area. Home of Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree, Run to Besant Car Show and Connect Festival. Open May 1 to Sep 15.

• Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree. Three days in mid-July. Day ticket $30-45, weekend $80-90 (family $180), children under 14 free (2017 prices).

Besant Trans-Canada Campground, Highway 1 (west of Moose Jaw or 7 km (4 mi) east of Mortlach on Hwy 1, +1 306-756-2700. Stocked, spring-fed pond and sandhills. Large, well-treed campsites. Natural swimming area. Home of Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree, Run to Besant Car Show and Connect Festival. Open May 1 to Sep 15.

• Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree. Three days in mid-July. Day ticket $30-45, weekend $80-90 (family $180), children under 14 free (2017 prices).

• Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The park centres on Buffalo Pound Lake. Seasonal recreation activities include swimming (two public beaches and a pool), camping, fishing, mini-golf, biking, hiking, and access to the Trans-Canada Trail. The park also features a captive herd of bison, along with the Nicolle Flats Marsh where a variety of wildlife can be observed. There is also a trout pond, known as Buffalo Pond, which is stocked with rainbow, brown and tiger trout.

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The park centres on Buffalo Pound Lake. Seasonal recreation activities include swimming (two public beaches and a pool), camping, fishing, mini-golf, biking, hiking, and access to the [[Trans-Canada Trail]]. The park also features a captive herd of bison, along with the Nicolle Flats Marsh where a variety of wildlife can be observed. There is also a trout pond, known as Buffalo Pond, which is stocked with rainbow, brown and tiger trout.