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Southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada
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The Milestone−Rouleau−Avonlea area is a sparsely populated rural area in Southeastern Saskatchewan south of the province's capital city, Regina, that includes the small villages of Avonlea, Milestone, Rouleau and Wilcox.
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Renowned for its fine academics, athletics and spirituality, the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is located in the small, prairie community of Wilcox. Founded by "Pere" (Father) Athol Murray, the college's dedicated Archives & Museum recounts the history and includes items dating back to the 1300s. Visit the Rex Beach Repository, St. Augustine Church, Canada Park and Duncan McNeill Arena. Wall of Fame showcases the more than 90 athletes who played in the National Hockey League.
Housed in a 1912 CN train station, the Avonlea Heritage Museum features a variety of themed-rooms that depict an old-time Main Street. Additional buildings include CN Cook Car, St. David's Anglican Church and the Pioneer Display Building.
Located in the hills of southern Saskatchewan, the Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site is a splendid example of early 20th-century industrialism. This site has remained practically unchanged since 1912. While visiting the site, tour brick making from clay to kiln or hike the Massold Clay Canyons. Bunkhouse Cafe & Gift Shop are on site.
Dog River Walking Tour
Visit the town of Dog River and take part in the one-hour, self-guided Corner Gas Rouleau Dog River Walking Tour. The popular sitcom Corner Gas was filmed on location in Rouleau from 2003-2008 and returned in 2014 to film Corner Gas: The Movie.
Dunnet Regional Park is just south of Avonlea on of naturally treed valley. Ash and maple cover in campground with 66 seasonal sites. 18-hole grass greens golf course nearby. Other park amenities include baseball diamonds, PFRA reservoir, fishing, boating, heated swimming pool. Cell phone service. Pets on leash only, and no ATVs, dirt bikes or golf carts allowed.
An 18-hole championship golf course.
Features eight modern guest rooms. Pets permitted with management's approval.
Milestone Campground is an affordable campground for the weary traveller seeking a quick rest stop. Showers and modern washrooms are available at adjacent swimming pool during pool season. Open Jun 1 to Labour Day.
S.S. border at Regway. Wilcox and Milestone are about 10 minutes northwest and southeast of Corinne respectively on Highway 39, while Avonlea is about 15 minutes west of Corinne on Highway 334.
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