Big Things in Saskatchewan - Churchbridge

An update on the Big Things in Saskatchewan post. I was just returning from a trip to Winnipeg and had a chance to stop at Churchbridge and look at their Canadian Dollar coin. Now why would Churchbridge Saskatchewan have a huge dollar coin you ask. Well, apparently in 1992 the Royal Canadian Mint held a contest for a special design for the 1 dollar coin to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The winning design was submitted by Rita Swanson of, you guessed it, Churchbridge Saskatchewan. It makes perfect sense why they would have a large 1 dollar coin at the town.

You can read more about the Churchbridge dollar coin at these sites:

• Town of Churchbridge
• BigThings.ca

Corner Gas Tour

Corner Gas has been a hit across Canada since it started last year. If you have not had a chance to see it I highly recommend that you try and catch some reruns over the summer. If you live in a country that does not get any Canadian television shows then you can always go and buy the season one DVD from Amazon.com. So why does this show deserve mention in a blog about Saskatchewan? Well it is probably the first show that has ever been set in Saskatchewan and is shot in a town called Rouleau Saskatchewan which has become the fictional town of Dog River. Anyways, if you are travelling in Saskatchewan this summer you might want to take a trip to Rouleau and check it out. If you don't feel like going out there on your own check out the Corner Gas tour being offered.

You are always welcome to come and give your opinions and thoughts on Corner Gas and many other Saskatchewan topics at the Land of Living Skies forum. Come and share your Corner Gas show ideas!

Saskatchewan's Family Fishing Weekend

For all those people out there that like to fish, keep in mind that this coming weekend, July 9 and 10th, 2005 is Saskatchewan's Family Fishing Weekend. Take the opportunity to fish without needing a license, but remember, you still have to follow the rules.

You can learn more about National Fishing week at Nationalfishingweekcanada.com.

The Saskatchewan Environment website has more information about fishing Saskatchewan and don't forget to look at the anglers guide in pdf format.

Nistowiak Falls

Now that summer seems to be officially here I can't help but think of going canoeing. Although, I doubt I will make it out on the Churchill this summer, I have been thinking a lot about the great times I have had canoeing out to Nistowiak Falls in northern Saskatchewan.

The trip out to Nistowiak Falls is a very relaxing and trip that can easily be done in a long weekend. The falls themselves are probably the most well known water fall in Saskatchewan. The falls are a 10 metre drop and really need to be seen. The photo taken here of the falls is already two years old. The falls themselves are a short hike up from a fishing camp (Jim's Fishing Camp I think, but I could be wrong). If you are canoeing in please be respectful of the people at the camp. A short hike past the falls there is also a great little swimming hole to cool off in.

Some of the other highlights of the trip to Nistowiak Falls, can include a stop at Stanley Mission Anglican Church. The oldest building in Saskatchewan. The church is across the river from Stanley Mission. There is also some Aboriginal Rock Paintings to take in on the rocks between Stanley Mission and Stanley rapids. Of course there is always the opportunity to play in little Stanley rapids. I would not advise playing in big Stanley rapids, it can be quite dangerous.

If you do get the chance to canoe to Nistowiak Falls, take a moment to register at the tourist booth in La Ronge. By registering you can get a Voyageur certificate. It is a great little memento of your trip. Hope you enjoy your canoe trip, and if I am lucky I might see you out there.