Longitude: -106.110578° W
CanoeSki Discovery Company - Discover the Trails of 1885 by Canoe - South Saskatchewan River
Rosthern
South Saskatchewan River - WC
Batoche
Jul 11, 2020 to Jul 12, 2020
Experience a historical canoeing adventure on the South Saskatchewan River and visit the national historic sites of the Northwest Resistance, where battles raged between Louis Riel's followers and the Canadian militia. From the river, hike the trail to the battle campsite near Tourond's Coulee/Fish Creek. Camp overnight at a wilderness site on the riverbank at Petite Ville, the archaeological site of an ancient Métis wintering village. Enjoy the wildlife and valley scenery as you continue canoeing downstream to the former Métis village of Batoche. At the Carlton Trail crossing, finish paddling and hike the old trail to Batoche National Historic Site, where you will visit the site of Louis Riel's short-lived provisional government with its original church, rectory and cemetery. Discover the Trails of 1885 with CanoeSki Discovery Company!
STARTING AT:
$450
CanoeSki Discovery Company - Explore the Forts- David Thompson Voyageur Canoe Trek - South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan River - WC
Rosthern
St. Louis
Jul 17, 2020 to Jul 19, 2020
Follow in the footsteps of famous explorer and mapmaker David Thompson. CanoeSki Discovery Company invites you to paddle the South Saskatchewan River and to visit ancient fort sites where Thompson spent time as a clerk for the Hudson's Bay Company. Explore South Branch House archaeological site and hear tales of a massacre and the fort's destruction in 1794. Before exploring the forts and fur trade, discover more recent history of the Métis people at Petite Ville where the trip starts and at Batoche National Historic Site mid-way through the trip. It's a multi-storied experience and a must for history and archaeology aficionados and anyone fascinated with early Canadian heroes.
STARTING AT:
$655
Rates And Discounts
- Family rates
- Group rates
Access
- Country / Rural
Services
- Tours upon request
- Bus parking
- Tourist information available
- Guided tour
- Self-guided tour
- Estimated viewing time (hours): 3
Amenities
- Gift shop
- Modern washroom
- Trail brochure / Map
- Picnic area
- Meeting rooms
- Pit toilet
- Interpretive signage
- No. of meeting / banquet rooms: 3
Activities
- Geocaching
- Children's activities
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Interactive workshop
Equipment Rental
- Canoe rental
- Kayak rental
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- LGBTQ-friendly
Language Services
- French
Maps & Docs
Contact Info
Phone(s):
306-423-6227 |
batoche.info@pc.gc.ca
Open May 20 to Oct 4.
15 km E of Rosthern on Hwy 312, then 11 km N on Hwy 225. Along the South Saskatchewan River. GPS: 52.4515N, -106.6222W.
Latitude: 52.754911° N, Longitude: -106.110578° W
Location Information
15 km E of Rosthern on Hwy 312, then 11 km N on Hwy 225. Along the South Saskatchewan River. GPS: 52.4515N, -106.6222W.
View on map >lat. 52.754911° N, long. -106.110578° W
Contact Info
Phone:
306-423-6227 |
batoche.info@pc.gc.ca
Travel Offers
CanoeSki Discovery Company - Discover the Trails of 1885 by Canoe - South Saskatchewan River
Jul 11, 2020 to Jul 12, 2020
STARTING AT: $450
CanoeSki Discovery Company - Explore the Forts- David Thompson Voyageur Canoe Trek - South Saskatchewan River
Jul 17, 2020 to Jul 19, 2020
STARTING AT: $655