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    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
    While visiting the Batoche​ National Historic Site, guests may hear the call of the red-tailed hawks swooping overhead or watch for white-tailed deer bounding along the river banks. Imagine the life of the Métis who lived here by the meandering South Saskatchewan River. Spend time on the smallholding feeding the chickens and pumping water by hand. Check out the bullet holes in the rectory walls and picture the devastation bought about by the Battle of 1885: General Middleton’s North West Field Force facing off against the Métis led by Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. Feel a connection to the recent past as you explore the rifle pits and read the names on the stones at the cemetery. Knowledgeable staff in period costume are available to answer any questions and guide visitors at different locations found on site. Hitch a ride on the Batoche Shuttle and visit the East Village overlooking the river and Carlton Trail, and explore the ruins. Listen to the trembling aspens and follow the bends of the South Saskatchewan River on Li pchi shmayn hiking trail. Follow Batoche on Facebook and Twitter at #BatocheNHS.​
     
    Plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive.​​
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    May 23 to Sep 29.
    Saskatchewan Tourism

    CanoeSki Discovery Company - Explore the Forts- David Thompson Voyageur Canoe Trek 3-Day Trip - South Saskatchewan River

    South Saskatchewan River - WC, Rosthern, St. Louis

    Jul 12, 2024 to Jul 14, 2024

    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.​

    Custom departure dates for groups can be arranged.

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    Saskatchewan Tourism

    CanoeSki Discovery Company - River Trails of 1885 - 1 or 2-Day Trip - South Saskatchewan River

    Rosthern, South Saskatchewan River - WC, Batoche

    Jul 6, 2024 to Aug 4, 2024

    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!

    One-day trip, $215​. Two-day trip: $525. Custom departure dates for groups can be arranged.

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    May 23 to Jun 23, Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Jun 26 to Sep 4, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sep 4 to Sep 29, Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Rates And Discounts

    $12.50 adults, ​$10.75 seniors, youth 17 years and under free. Parks Canada Discovery Pass available.​​
    • Family rates
    • Group rates

    Access

    • Country / Rural

    Services

    • Bus parking
    • Estimated viewing time (hours): 3
    • Guided tour
    • Self-guided tour
    • Tourist information available
    • Tours upon request

    Amenities

    • Gift shop
    • Interpretive signage
    • Meeting rooms
    • Modern washroom
    • No. of meeting / banquet rooms: 3
    • Picnic area
    • Pit toilet
    • Trail brochure / Map

    Activities

    • Children's activities
    • Geocaching
    • Interactive workshop

    Inclusive Travel

    • LGBTQ-friendly
    • Wheelchair access

    Language Services

    • French

    Maps & Docs

    Contact Info

    Phone(s): 306-423-6227 |
    infolhnbatoche-batochenhsinfo@pc.gc.ca

    May 23 to Sep 29.

    May 23 to Jun 23, Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Jun 26 to Sep 4, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sep 4 to Sep 29, Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    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

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    While visiting the Batoche​ National Historic Site, guests may hear the call of the red-tailed hawks swooping overhead or watch for white-tailed deer bounding along the river banks. Imagine the life of the Métis who lived here by the meandering South Saskatchewan River. Spend time on the smallholding feeding the chickens and pumping water by hand. Check out the bullet holes in the rectory walls and picture the devastation bought about by the Battle of 1885: General Middleton’s North West Field Force facing off against the Métis led by Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. Feel a connection to the recent past as you explore the rifle pits and read the names on the stones at the cemetery. Knowledgeable staff in period costume are available to answer any questions and guide visitors at different locations found on site. Hitch a ride on the Batoche Shuttle and visit the East Village overlooking the river and Carlton Trail, and explore the ruins. Listen to the trembling aspens and follow the bends of the South Saskatchewan River on Li pchi shmayn hiking trail. Follow Batoche on Facebook and Twitter at #BatocheNHS.​
     
    Plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive.​​

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    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.

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    lat. 52.754911° N, long. -106.110578° W

    Contact Info

    Phone: 306-423-6227 |
    infolhnbatoche-batochenhsinfo@pc.gc.ca

    Travel Offers

    CanoeSki Discovery Company - Explore the Forts- David Thompson Voyageur Canoe Trek 3-Day Trip - South Saskatchewan River

    Jul 12, 2024 to Jul 14, 2024

    STARTING AT: $760

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    CanoeSki Discovery Company - River Trails of 1885 - 1 or 2-Day Trip - South Saskatchewan River

    Jul 6, 2024 to Aug 4, 2024

    STARTING AT: $215

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