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City in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Yorkton is a city of 16,000 people (2016) in East Central Saskatchewan, Canada.
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The YWDM tells the story of early immigrants and their struggles in early Saskachewan, it houses the gigantic Twin City gas tractor, one of only two in North America!
It holds preserved sport memorabilia, historic archives, and collectibles.
The only professionally-operated public art gallery within a 100-km radius of Yorkton. It curates, exhibits and promotes the work of local, provincial and national contemporary artists who address issues affecting the Yorkton region. The Dean opens exhibits in its 2 galleries about every 6 weeks. It also opens its doors to the cultural and artistic programming of local organizations and schools.
Par 23/27 golf course, campground, showers, fire pit, ball diamond, horse shoes, driving range, nature trails, beach volleyball. 1-May-2017 to 1-Oct-2017
18-hole public golf course, par 72, 6,200 yards, with driving range and practice areas. Cart and equipment rentals, pro shop, food and beverage service. Located on the west boundary of the city along Broadway.
18-hole green grass golf course with driving range, and licensed clubhouse, club and cart rentals available.
Late May. The Yorkton Film Festival started in 1947. The first international festival took place in 1950, and is North America's longest-running film festival. Film makers from across Canada make their way to Yorkton for workshops and showings. For the public, this is an opportunity to view the very best of Canadian short films and videos (under 60 minutes) free of charge. The festival's LobsterBlast, a lobster meal followed by skeet shooting.
Held annually in May or June (June 3-4, 2017), with hundreds of dancers expected from Western Canada and north-west United States, it is a dazzling experience.
The Yorkton Exhibition Association offers year-round activities and events, including the annual summer fair held annually in early July. Chuckwagon and chariot races, parimutuel horse races, midway, grandstand entertainment, 4-H livestock shows, and a variety of displays and food concessions.
Held annually in August. Horse-drawn wagons, stooking and threshing crews, and steam tractors spring to life each summer at the annual Threshermen's Show and Seniors' Festival. Visitors can try their hand at stooking, visit the sawmill, watch the Story of Harvest as methods from single horse plows to giant steam engines are demonstrated. The museum schedules special events and has permanent displays open for viewing. Among the special events is a demonstration by the York Colony Quilter's Guild, a group of ladies who keep alive this very practical pioneer art form.
The starting point for this self-guided nature trail of 2½ km is at the Gallagher Centre, on Broadway Street West, or the parking area to the west of the preserve. A boardwalk crosses the marsh. Station markers and an interpretive brochure guides walkers across the marsh and through the flora and fauna. Shorter walks may be taken. The preserve is open all year round. Guided tours are available upon request.
Events in the Yorkton area.
A lane pool and a large water park with many features, including a waterslide.
Gymnasium, racquetball and squash courts; walking track.
Open bowling for all ages, glow bowling, and a licensed facility.
Specializes in breakfast, good selection of lunch and supper features.
Homemade soups, sandwiches and ice cream.
Yorkton's only open-air café. Smoothies, ice cream, coffee.
Home-style breakfast and lunch.
Chinese food.
Home-style coffee shop, variety of drinks and food items. Often hosts live musical performances.
Sports bar. Pool tables, Arcade Games, VLTs.
Only Top-40 dance music club in town, often referred to as the "Meat Market" by locals and generally frequented by the city's youngsters; occasionally middle-aged people go there.
80 rooms, 16 of them two-room suites. Fridges and microwaves, continental breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness facilities. Meeting rooms. Presidential suites with 2-person jet tub and fireplace. Pets allowed in designated rooms with $5 pet charge. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are available.
17 one- to 3-bedroom chalets, 8 hotel rooms. Amenities include cable TV, hot tubs, golf, convention and meeting facilities. Pets welcome.
27 rooms. Amenities include all rooms at ground level, parking at door, cable TV, direct phone service, clean, quiet and comfortable. Pets welcome.
A quiet, cozy, smoke-free authentic Ukrainian home. Two bedrooms; kitchen/living area and a full bath. Large flower and vegetable gardens; home cooked breakfast, Ukrainian food and souvenirs. Bicycles available for guests. Within walking distance of the ecological preserve, tennis courts and playgrounds.
Three bedrooms, private bathroom, living room, TV, and fridge. Non-smoking.
Four luxury suites: Sleeping porch with whirlpool tub and private verandah; The Garret; William's Room; and Sadie's Room. In-room tea and coffee facilities, television, telephone and wireless internet. Situated downtown in a Yorkton heritage home. Non-smoking house. Breakfast is included.
The largest unjuried show and sale in Saskatchewan. Yorkton Arts Council's annual September event attracts thousands of visitors; 190 artists and crafters show their work.
Small indoor shopping mall.
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The closest major airport with scheduled service is in Regina, served by Air Canada and Westjet. The Yorkton Shuttle provides ground transportation to/from Regina Airport.
Local maps are available at the Yorkton Tourism Centre, at the junction of Highways 9 and 10.
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