Southern Saskatchewan - Tourism Saskatchewan
Southern Saskatchewan - Tourism Saskatchewan
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Flag Garden Located at the north<br />
end of Lalonde St., 14 flags, which<br />
stand amidst a beautiful flower garden,<br />
represent the ethnic diversity of this<br />
area. The Flag Garden is a great place<br />
to take a few snapshots, as well as<br />
have a picnic.<br />
Whitewood Chacachas Rodeo<br />
Every summer, local area residents and<br />
visitors alike anticipate all the rodeo<br />
action that Whitewood’s rodeo is<br />
famous for – don’t miss it – coming<br />
August 10, 11, 12, 2012.<br />
Museum Whitewood’s Historical<br />
Museum, located at 603 North Railway<br />
and open from mid-May to early<br />
September, features a rural school and<br />
an agriculture building. Visitors will find<br />
COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
March 31 – Jr. Star Search Finals<br />
April 6 – Walk of the Cross<br />
April 14, 20, 21 – Dinner Theatre<br />
May 5 – Trade Fair<br />
May 20 – River Ratz Canoe Race<br />
June 2 – Town-wide Garage Sale<br />
June 9 – 4-H Achievement Day<br />
June 16 – Rhubarb Festival<br />
July 1 – Hundred Mile Mall<br />
July (Mid) – Horse-Drawn Garden<br />
Tour<br />
July (Mid) – Museum Open House<br />
July 23 - 27 – Daily Vacation Bible<br />
School<br />
Aug. 10, 11, 12 – Rodeo<br />
Oct. 20 – Elks Fall Craft Sale<br />
Nov 16, 17 – Wild Winter Weekend<br />
Dec. 6 – Santa Claus Day<br />
Dec. 13 – Heritage Centre<br />
Christmas<br />
Dec. – Carol Festival<br />
Dec. – Live Christmas Nativity<br />
historical information about the early<br />
settlers and artifacts from the people of<br />
Whitewood area.<br />
Old George’s Whitewood is also<br />
home to Old George’s Museum and<br />
Hidden Village with its 1900 period<br />
home filled with antiques. You’ll find Old<br />
Geo’s along the Trans Canada at<br />
Whitewood.<br />
Whitewood Golf Club<br />
possesses a challenging (and<br />
immensely enjoyable) 9-hole layout well<br />
known locally for its high quality greens.<br />
Flat and easy to walk, the course has<br />
fairways of average width that are<br />
bordered by thick growths of trees and<br />
affects a player’s strategy on the most<br />
difficult hole – the par four 9th.<br />
SPONSORS<br />
Can-Am Travel Stops Inc.<br />
& Quest Motel<br />
Can Am – Ph. 306-735-2565<br />
Quest – Ph. 1-866-447-8378<br />
Zone 7 Laundromat<br />
923 Lalonde St. Whitewood<br />
Open Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.<br />
Carson’s Carpet Centre<br />
& Carson’s Car Wash<br />
Ph. 306-735-2687<br />
Whitewood’s Community<br />
Centre (curling/skating arena) is one<br />
of the finest arenas in Southeast<br />
<strong>Saskatchewan</strong> and is home to minor<br />
hockey, figure skating, adult rec hockey,<br />
men’s hockey, and AA midget hockey.<br />
It is equipped to offer specialty<br />
programming on a year round basis.<br />
The Curling Club offers weekly leagues<br />
and many bonspiels throughout the<br />
year. In the off season, the curling<br />
arena accommodates rentals for<br />
weddings, reunions, banquets and<br />
much more.<br />
Whitewood’s Swimming Pool<br />
offers programming and public<br />
swimming for all ages during its<br />
summer operation.<br />
Larson Park is home to the<br />
swimming pool, golf course, newly<br />
renovated ball diamonds, modern<br />
campgrounds, Conexus Kiddie’s<br />
Playground, and picnic area.<br />
2011/2012 <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Vacation Guide 61
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