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Five original North-West Mounted Police buildings. Discover the role the Mounties played in the early years of settlement.
Fort Battleford was the sixth North-West Mounted Police fort to be established in the North-West Territories of Canada, and played a central role in the events of the North-West Rebellion of 1885. It was here Chief Poundmaker was arrested, and where six Cree and two Stoney men were hanged for murders committed in the Frog Lake Massacre and the Looting of Battleford.
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The museum serves as a tourist information centre for the Town of Battleford.
It has a display of memorabilia including uniforms, photographs, baseball bats, baseballs, equipment, trophies, and "Canada's Biggest Bat".
Finlayson Island is located on the North Saskatchewan River between the iconic arched bridges that previously connected Battleford to North Battleford. The 4 km island is full of unique vegetation and wildlife that can be observed throughout the various nature trails great for hiking or cross-country skiing. The south side of the island includes a picnic area. Bridge access from Battleford is open to automobiles, bridge access from North Battleford is pedestrian only.
Located in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The Battlefords is nestled in the heart of the Aspen Parkland between the boreal forests and the prairies, the centre is home to a wealth of plant and animal species. Experience more nature across the road at the Battlefords Goose Project.
The Gold Eagle Casino has 267 slot machines, 3 Card Poker, Texas Hold Em, Phil'em Up and Let It Ride. There is also 10 live game tables,Black Jack, Roulette and Poker Tables.
The museum tells the story of agriculture through preservation of farm equipment and a 1920s outdoor farm and village complete with steam locomotive and annual festivals. This is one of four branches of the Saskatchewan Western Development Museum. This branch focuses on the agricultural history of Saskatchewan, including a pioneer village. A prominent feature is the former Saskatchewan Wheat Pool grain elevator No. 889 from Keatley, Saskatchewan. The grain elevator was moved to the museum grounds in 1983.