National Historic Sites in Saskatchewan, Parks Canada

National Historic Sites in Saskatchewan, Parks Canada An official Parks Canada page. Français : http://ow.ly/Ixp750LYBmX

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Parks Canada administers 4 national historic sites in Saskatchewan, each with their own unique contribution to the story of Canada. From the role of the North West Mounted Police in the west at Fort Walsh and Fort Battleford, to the story of the Métis at Batoche and the importance of the early farmsteads like Motherwell Homestead, Saskatchewan is home to some amazing natural and cultural landscapes.

Cows, horses, pheasants, elk – you name it, we’ve seen it on the roads to ! Sometimes these animals are a bit sassy and...
08/31/2026

Cows, horses, pheasants, elk – you name it, we’ve seen it on the roads to ! Sometimes these animals are a bit sassy and refuse to move, so slow down and give them plenty of space while driving.
Our staff have collected plenty of memorable stories about encounters with the furry and feathered residents along the way, and we’d love to hear yours! Share your favourite Fort Walsh wildlife sighting in the comments below. 🦃🐄🦌

A herd of cows on the road to Fort Walsh.

Join us at on September 12 from 7:00pm to 9:00 p.m. for a free screening of Finders Keepers: The Spirit of Repatriatio...
08/29/2026

Join us at on September 12 from 7:00pm to 9:00 p.m. for a free screening of Finders Keepers: The Spirit of Repatriation and the Role of Saskatchewan Museums, a powerful documentary presented by the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS). This documentary explores the importance of repatriation through conversations with museum professionals and Indigenous Elders, followed by a Q&A with Emma Morris, Executive Director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, and Pauline Poundmaker on family-led repatriation. Everyone is welcome!

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/battleford/activ/calendrier-calendar/finders-keepers

Fort Battleford will soon be closing for the season, with the last day being August 29, 2026.So, before then make sure t...
08/27/2026

Fort Battleford will soon be closing for the season, with the last day being August 29, 2026.

So, before then make sure to bring your loved ones and check out the site while you have the chance. 🏠🍁

Admission is free and the doors are open!
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/battleford/visit/heures-hours


Whose Story Is Being Told?📷 World Photography Week | Post 4Photographs can preserve history—but they also reflect the pe...
08/26/2026

Whose Story Is Being Told?
📷 World Photography Week | Post 4
Photographs can preserve history—but they also reflect the perspective of the person behind the camera.
Captain James Peters documented the military campaign of 1885 through his lens. His photographs have become important historical records, but they are only one perspective on the events they depict.
Today, these images invite us to ask important questions:
📸 Whose stories are visible?
📸 Whose voices are missing?
📸 How can we better understand the experiences of the Métis and First Nations peoples whose lives were forever changed by these events?
Looking beyond the frame helps us see a richer, more complete history.


📷How They Left Their Pits (abandoned Metis gun pits)/ Library and Archives C-003449

The North West Mounted Police were established in 1873 with the goal of bringing Canadian law and order to the North Wes...
08/24/2026

The North West Mounted Police were established in 1873 with the goal of bringing Canadian law and order to the North West Territories. As time went on, the NWMP expanded its force throughout BC and the Yukon with the Klondike Gold Rush. In 1904, the NWMP were awarded the title of Royal by King Edward VII, thus forming the Royal North West Mounted Police. The RNWMP existed until 1920, whereupon they absorbed the Dominion Police, becoming the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and taking over federal and provincial policing for several provinces and territories.

📷NWMP troop in open field.

Come connect over tea and be inspired by the stories behind the storyteller. Today from 1pm to 3pm, Mark Deiter will sha...
08/23/2026

Come connect over tea and be inspired by the stories behind the storyteller. Today from 1pm to 3pm, Mark Deiter will share insights from decades of experience in theatre, radio, film, and television, and reflect on the vital role Indigenous storytelling plays in preserving culture, building understanding, and strengthening communities.

Learn more: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/motherwell/activ/decouverte-tours/weekend

Looking Beyond the Frame📷 World Photography Week | Post 3Some photographs tell more than what is visible.Captain James P...
08/22/2026

Looking Beyond the Frame
📷 World Photography Week | Post 3
Some photographs tell more than what is visible.
Captain James Peters' photographs are often viewed as documenting military actions during the North-West Resistance. But there's another story beyond the edges of the frame.
While soldiers are front and centre, the experiences of the Métis and First Nations peoples remain deeply connected to these moments. Images of Indigenous leaders under guard or within government facilities reflect the profound impacts of Canada's westward expansion and the struggles faced by Métis and Indigenous communities.
Every photograph captures a moment—but never the whole story.


📷Poundmaker, A Cree Chief, under arrest at Fort Battleford/Library and Archives C-004593

While visiting Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site, if you're expecting a quick walk around a few old buildings....
08/21/2026

While visiting Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site, if you're expecting a quick walk around a few old buildings... we have news.
There's a working homestead to explore, gardens to wander, chickens to meet, demonstrations to catch, and enough prairie charm to make you forget what time it is.
Translation: don't schedule your afternoon too tightly.
Pack your curiosity, bring the family, and settle in for a summer day at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site.
The prairie isn’t rushing and neither should you.
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/motherwell

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