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Bell Barn - Photo Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan/Gerard Makuch
Letterbox Gallery & Gifts in Lumsden
features Saskatchewan artists and
artisans whose creations clearly
demonstrate the “Wow!” factor. In
Lebret, The Little Glass Hut welcomes
art-loving travelers. This quaint little
house is both a studio and retail
outlet, so you can watch the genesis
of unique stained glass pieces, then
browse the works of talented local and
Canadian artists.
landmark , the Indian Head Bell Barn.
Built of fieldstone in 1882, it has been
restored and rebuilt as a perennially
popular tourist attraction. Another
tourist favorite in the Qu’Appelle
Valley is Motherwell Homestead
National Historic Site, near Abernethy.
Costumed guides provide a living
glimpse of the lifestyle of the early
20th century, and the life and career
of pioneer farmer/politician W.R.
Motherwell.
A “blast from the past” is available to
residents and visitors alike in Wolseley,
named “One of Canada’s Prettiest
Towns”. It’s also the home of one of
Canada’s last remaining authentic
drive-in theatres! From spring through
autumn each year, the Twi-Light Drivein
Theatre screens the latest movies for
carfuls of nostalgic viewers -- “just like
drive-ins used to!”
Wolseley also delights history buffs
with its classic 1906 Town Hall
and Opera House, and a famed
swinging bridge that attracts both
daring pedestrians and discerning
photographers.
To feed the physique as well as the
artistic soul while travelling through
the Qu’Appelle Valley, check out some
of the best-known and most mouthwatering
places to chow down! In
Lumsden, pay a visit to the Brickhouse
Bistro, with an extensive family menu
and some quirky extras like caramel
apples! At Katepwa Beach Resort
Hotel, try either or both Sandpipers’
Restaurant and the Main Beach Bar &
Grill. Visit a while for the beautiful valley
view, but stay a little longer for the
excellent eatables!
One of the best-kept secrets of the
Qu’Appelle Valley is the Resort Village
of Bird’s Point on Round Lake. There
are lots of reasons to pay a visit, with
campsites, cabin rental, a hotel, mini
golf, outdoor adventure areas and
picnic spots. Make sure to stop by
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