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NOTORIOUSLY WELCOMING
WELCOME
TO MOOSE JAW
Moose Jaw
rated Number 3
in a list of 10 of
Canada's
Coolest
Downtowns.
– Expedia.ca
Canada's Most
Notorious City
What makes us Notorious? Our
name – absolutely. Our Mac the
Moose – definitely. For many,
it’s our legendary underground
past. It’s notoriously imperfect,
and it’s helped shape who
we are. But to Moose Javians,
we’re so much more. Notoriously
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charming. Notoriously generous.
Notoriously entrepreneurial.
Notoriously entertaining.
We are unafraid to celebrate
our past and roar into the
Twenties towards a notoriously
CONTENTS Small Town Feel, Big City Amenities . . . . . . 4 A Friendly City with a
Notoriously Rich History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Spotlight on Local Food Culture . . . . . . . . 26
prosperous future. So join us for
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Proud of our Cultural Diversity . . . . . . . . . 29
Employment Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Special Feature: A Fun Day in Education Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 a day, a week, or a lifetime in a
Moose Jaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 place that is absolutely, positively
Make a Notorious Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Special Feature: More Fun to
City of Moose Jaw Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 be Had in Moose Jaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Canada's Most Notorious City.
A Great Place to Call Home . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A Great Place to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Relocation Resource Listings . . . . . . . . . . 36 Welcome to Moose Jaw!
Moose Jaw Festivals & Events . . . . . . . . . . 12
Moose Jaw Plays a Major Role in
Local & Provincial Day Excursions . . . . . . . 14
Provincial Equine Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cover photo credits: Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Megan Keller, Melissa Pierce, Nick Pollett. Moose Jaw Tunnels courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan.
SMALL TOWN FEEL
BIG CITY AMENITIES
Moose Jaw ranks #2 in the Top 20 small cities in Canada to live in!
– www.citiesjournal.com
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Vaughn Taylor
Moose Jaw is a progressive, modern city committed to Moose Jaw is a significant tourist
enhancing the lives of all who live and work here. Our destination known for its historic downtown
residents appreciate Moose Jaw’s exceptional quality of and its flagship tourist attractions: Tunnels
life, ideal for living, working, creating, raising a family, or of Moose Jaw, Temple Gardens Mineral
retiring. Moose Jaw continues to be a very affordable Spa, and Casino Moose Jaw. Important
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economic foundation. Our community is safe, welcoming
500-acre Wakamow Valley Park, as well as
and blessed with an abundance of volunteer spirit and
three quality golf courses, provide endless
affordable activities. Residents enjoy the advantages
opportunities for outdoor recreation.
of living in a mid-sized city with access to numerous
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recreational, cultural and business opportunities while In addition to fine institutions such as
enjoying the friendliness and relaxed pace of life normally the Moose Jaw Public Library, Museum
associated with smaller towns. State of the art health care and Art Gallery, and Saskatchewan
facilities, walkable neighborhoods, urban green spaces, Polytechnic, the city has an abundance
vibrant downtown street culture with independent of medical offices and a Tier 1 Regional
boutiques and restaurants, public art gallery and library, Hospital. Moose Jaw is also home to the
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Wes Tollefson
indoor and outdoor pools… Moose Jaw has all this and notoriously famous 431 Air Demonstration
much more. Squadron Snowbirds and 15 Wing's NATO
Flight Training Centre.
Moose Jaw is a very easy sell.
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The lifestyle and quality of life in
Moose Jaw is superior, and I think in
today's hustle and bustle day and
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age it's a great asset.
– Charles Vanden Broek
Courtesy of Andy Hamilton
Owner, Murray GM
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ECONOMY
Located in the heartland of pulse crop of potash in the area, two major potash mines
production, Moose Jaw is a major agriculture and are located nearby providing hundreds of high- NEW
ag value-added processing centre. Moose Jaw paying jobs. For more information on the local MOOSE JAW
is positioned to become a centre of excellence economy ask for your copy of Moose Jaw’s AGRI-FOOD
with the rebranding of the 780-acre industrial Advantage. INDUSTRIAL PARK
Home of the future
park to the Moose Jaw Agri-Food Industrial Great Plains
Park, home to the Great Plains Power Station EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Power Station
development and more to come. The city acts In excess of 1,000 people work in the heavy
as the western anchor to the Moose Jaw-Regina industrial plants and grain processing operations
Economic Corridor. With the proposed expansion located near Belle Plaine, with as many as half Great Plains Power Station Starting your own business?
of Thunder Creek Pork, Moose Jaw is setting itself the workforce living in Moose Jaw. Opportunities The 350-megawatt SaskPower facility will be In 2016, Canadian Business and profitguide.com
up to be the centre of industrial pork processing exist in trades and technologies, administration, located in the Moose Jaw Agri-Food Industrial jointly published Canada's “Best Places to Do
in the province. Two national railways and major management, and general labourers. The Park. During three years of construction (2021- Business” ranking Moose Jaw ninth from the top.
trucking companies ship crops, food products education for many of these higher level 2023) the project will employ an average of 230 Moose Jaw was also identified as one of the
and other specialty items to countries all over careers can be obtained right at Sask Polytech workers per year. At its peak, there are expected Top Ten Business Friendly Places. Moose Jaw has
the world. Situated on a vast underground in Moose Jaw through programs in Engineering to be more than 500 workers on site. Once an active and supportive Chamber of Commerce,
reservoir of naturally heated water, the city is Technologies, Building Trades and Business operational in 2024, the power station will create Downtown Moose Jaw Association, and
poised to expand its capacity to develop clean Administration. Canadian Pacific Railway’s approximately 30 permanent jobs. municipal Economic Development Team.
energy alternatives such as geothermal as well divisional point provides employment for 500 For more information, download our portfolio,
as biomass, solar and wind. With vast reserves people. Due to a robust tourism industry, there are
Moose Jaw’s Advantage from the City website.
many service sector jobs in the food and
accommodation industries, and at tourist Your local Service Canada office and other
attractions. employment agencies provide assistance in
finding employment in the local area.
Contact them for more information or assistance
Moose Jaw’s biggest advantage is its people. at 1-800-622-6232.
We want to grow our collective abilities and,
fortunately, we have a healthy foundation
to accomplish that, built on respectful and
collaborative relationships. Every day I am
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amazed at the high level of creativity within
our business community.
– Rob Clark, CEO,
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Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce
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benefit from extremely low latency and high Still not convinced?
speeds. This means your new home or business in
There are many more reasons to live in
NOTORIOUS MOVE
Moose Jaw is connected and open 24/7.
Moose Jaw, especially if you’re working remotely.
To find out the specific access options available, The weather here is notable for warm springs and
simply input the address at the Government of falls, hot summers, and bracing winters. You’ll
Canada's National Broadband Internet Service enjoy an exceptionally high number of sunny
Availability Map and find out which Internet days, an average of 325 per year. Operating on
Service Providers operate in this area and what Central Standard Time (UTC-6h) with no daylight
services they provide. saving time, work with Europe in the morning
and the west coast in the afternoon. There are
www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/bbmap/search.html a dozen licensed daycare centers, plenty of
quality schools, and a new $50 million joint-use
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get to call yourself a “Moose Javian.”
As a home-based IT project manager and educator working with people across the world,
Moose Jaw provides me great work/life amenities while saving me the stress and time of hectic
commuting as experienced in larger centres.
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy
of Melissa Rowe
– R. Grant Rowson
CPA, CGA, CITP, PMP
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WORK FROM HOME
In Moose Jaw, you’re never more than a few kilometers from is a Notoriously Welcoming place to
the river valley. That means nature trails, river paddling, and call home, no matter who you are.
family picnicking all right outside your door and waiting to Here, children walk to school and
be explored. The perfect place for remote work, right? play outside. And you can rest easy
knowing you and your family are safe.
Moose Jaw is among the most affordable places to live in
Canada. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association “Work from Home” has never been
(CREA), in the first quarter of 2021 the median price of a easier. All you need is a reliable,
Moose Jaw home was $201,750. In Regina $316,000. In uninterrupted, high-speed Internet
Saskatoon $364,900 and in Toronto $1,229,999. connection. Moose Jaw was one of the
first cities in Saskatchewan to receive
Moose Jaw is in the middle of the prairies, but you can still
an extensive fibre-to-the-premises
feel like you’re in the middle of the action. The city is thriving.
network in 2016. Today, 100% of the city
The region boasts independent restaurants, berry wineries
of Moose Jaw has access to fibre-to-
and craft breweries. You’ll find a thriving arts and culture
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A GREAT PLACE
TO CALL HOME
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HOME OWNERSHIP
Moose Jaw has a diverse mix of charming
character homes, newer subdivisions, contemporary
urban villages, as well as many condominium
properties. Residential construction continues to
build new neighbourhoods within the city, such as
Westheath, Iron Bridge, West Park, Creekstone, Ross
School subdivision, Plaxton Lake, and Deveraux
Developments. Moose Jaw remains a very
affordable and attractive community in which to
own a home. The median single detached home
price in Moose Jaw was $201,750 (compared to
Regina at $316,000) in the first quarter of 2021.
Renting a house or an apartment offers affordable
There are so many big opportunities in Moose Jaw, and I just loved that after school it wasn't
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accommodations to families moving to Moose Jaw.
that hard to get a job and to get the feeling that I'm starting my life.
The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $970,
representing one of the lowest rental rates in the – Kailey Ruston, Marketing Graduate from
province. Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw
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MOOSE JAW
PUBLIC ART AND
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HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Moose Jaw values the authenticity of its unique
heritage. Twenty-six historic buildings and 49
murals beautify the city, providing a charming
backdrop to the street-level culture and many
arts and cultural attractions. The murals depict
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the events and culture of early Moose Jaw. The
challenge and excitement of the city’s early
years are portrayed in vivid colours and a variety
of artistic styles. Paintings, glass and ceramic
works, low relief works and sculptures all provide
insight into the development of Moose Jaw. As a
newcomer to Moose Jaw, you will become part of
this ever-changing story!
DAY TRIPS
When you live in Moose Jaw, you soon come
to realize that there is adventure awaiting you
in every direction. The area around Moose Jaw
is a nature lover’s paradise, starting quite close
to home – in fact, practically at your doorstep
– with the beautiful Wakamow River Valley. A
short drive away, enjoy the lake at Buffalo
Pound Provincial Park. If you want a longer drive
through picturesque farmland, head northwest
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Moose Jaw residents enjoy a variety of arts and cultural festivals as well as to the spectacular Lake Diefenbaker and its 800
sporting and family-oriented events: kilometers of sandy shoreline or head southwest
to Old Wives Lake Nature Area for world-class
• Canada Day • Moose Jaw Music Festival • Moose Jaw & District birdwatching. For a complete guide to this
Chamber of Commerce exciting part of the province, view a copy
• Christmas in October • Motif Multicultural Festival Family Show of The Southern Saskatchewan Vacation Guide
• Farm Days at Sukanen • Park Art • Moose Jaw Homegrown available at www.ssvg.ca and visit
Pioneer Village Farmers Market www.tourismsaskatchewan.com.
• Quilt Festival (every 2 years)
• Festival of Trees • Prohibition Days
• Sask Air Show (every 2 years) For a different way to experience the area, pick
• Festival of Words up a copy of Flat Out Delicious: Your Definitive
• Performing Arts Events
• Sidewalk Days
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at Mosaic® Place and Guide to Saskatchewan’s Food Artisans and plan
• Kinsmen International Band/
• Sukanen Threshing Bee Mae Wilson Theatre your own culinary tourism adventure. There are
Choral Festival
profiles of over 150 artisanal producers, along
• Wakamow Winter Fest • Rodeos & Equestrian Shows
• Dancepirations with detailed maps, travel tips, and stunning
• Craft Shows • Shriner’s Kids Festival photography, making the book the ideal
• Moose Jaw Dance Festival
companion for a road trip that involves plenty
• Hockey Tournaments • Soar for Cystic Fibrosis
• Moose Jaw Hometown Fair of stopping to eat along the way.
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LOCAL + PROVINCIAL
LAKE DIEFENBAKER OLD WIVES LAKE NATURE AREA
One and a half hour’s drive northwest of Moose Located 55 minutes’ drive southwest of
DAY EXCURSIONS
Jaw lies the largest body of water in Southwest Moose Jaw, the Old Wives Lake Migratory Bird
Saskatchewan, the impressive Lake Diefenbaker. Sanctuary supports a variety of shorebirds
A man-made lake created by the construction including a large portion of the Great Plains
of the Gardiner and Qu'Appelle Valley Dams piping plover population. Designated a
in the late 1960s, Lake Diefenbaker today is Migratory Bird Sanctuary and part of the Western
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a recreational paradise featuring 800 km of Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve, Old Wives Lake
shoreline, an abundance of birds and wildlife, Nature Area is located just five minutes outside of
soft sandy beaches and record-breaking trophy the community of Mossbank. The site is significant
fishing. Lake Diefenbaker is known for golfing, both historically and environmentally, and
boating and world-class walleye fishing. There contains Old Wives Lake, the second largest saline
are campgrounds on all sides of the lake and the lake in Canada and the fourth largest in North
endless shoreline has long beaches, towering America. Offering some of the best birdwatching
sandcastles and countless coulees to explore. in the country, surveys of the lake have identified
The area has full service marinas, 18-hole golf up to 65,000 birds per day while an estimated
courses, and four provincial parks: Buffalo 500,000 shorebirds use Old Wives Lake as a
Pound, Danielson, Douglas and Sask Landing. stopping point while on their migration south to
The popular Village of Elbow is situated on Lake South America from the Arctic breeding grounds.
Diefenbaker and offers easy access to a marina, The self-guided, 2.4 km walking trail traverses
accommodations, and the Trans Canada Trail. through a variety of terrain – natural, grassland
Palliser Regional Park is another popular Lake and possible wetland.
Diefenbaker destination. Camp at the Park or at
WAKAMOW VALLEY & TATAWÂW PARK BUFFALO POUND PROVINCIAL PARK
the nearby village of Riverhurst.
Moose Jaw's W akamow Valley is a four-season Located 20 minutes northeast of Moose Jaw,
urban park and conservation agency with over Buffalo Pound Provincial Park offers a balanced
20 km of trail systems that provide an accessible blend of nature and recreational opportunities.
environment in a natural park setting on the Once used by First Nations to corral bison, the
southern edge of Moose Jaw. Enjoy activities park maintains a captive herd in a paddock that's
such as biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, situated among the area's scenic rolling hills. This
snowshoeing and skating. The valley is home to park offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and
a winding river, four playgrounds, seven park fat biking trails, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and
pavilion areas and almost 500 acres of parkland camping opportunities. A brand new heated
and natural habitat. Park areas include Plaxton's outdoor pool opened in 2020. Enjoy migrant
Lake and Kiwanis River Park – picnic and canoe; waterfowl viewing at Nicolle Flats Interpretive
Kiwanis Wellesley Park, Rotary Park, Lions Park and Area and Marsh Boardwalk, located on the
Connor Park – walking trails, playgrounds, picnic southeast side of Buffalo Pound Lake. Experience
and skating areas; Kingsway Eco-Zone – nature the beautiful scenery and the sounds of wildlife
study trails; McCaig Natural Gardens; and River while hiking the variety of nature trails (from 1.5
Park Campground. Tatawâw Park (formerly the km - 8 km). The park is a great destination for day
Wild Animal Park), situated on the Wakamow trips, offering spectacular views of the Qu'Appelle
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Valley Authority lands, is a popular hiking, Valley. Offering multiple-night camping options,
mountain biking, and outdoor events area. Buffalo Pound is also the perfect choice for a
weekend or week-long getaway.
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A FRIENDLY CITY WITH A
OUR 'WILD WEST' HISTORY
What is now known as Moose Jaw was a vital hub in
a network of ancient prairie trails. The early peoples
NOTORIOUSLY RICH HISTORY
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depended upon this network for the travel and trade
that formed their way of life. Originally, the nomadic
First Nations peoples traversed this area using the
trails, which were then footpaths. The sheltered valley
at a large bend in the Moose Jaw Creek, known
as “The Turn”, provided a rare source of water and
timber and was a traditional camping ground and
an important stopping over place for the increasingly
diverse people groups moving across the Great Plains.
Hunkpapa Lakota Chief Sitting Bull settled here for a
time following the Battle of Little Big Horn. The Turn was
the location of the first known building erected on the
site of the present City of Moose Jaw, a Métis ‘hotel’ of
sorts called the Denomie Cabin.
In the wild west days of Moose Jaw’s history, the trail
was frequented by fur traders, goods freighters and
Courtesy of www.prairie-towns.com/moosejaw-images Métis buffalo hunters. Red River Carts plied the land,
and the footpath became a deeply rutted cart track.
OUR UNDERGROUND PAST
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Pemmican was essential to the economy of the Prairie
Canada’s Most Notorious City is famous for its colourful prohibition-era history at this time and the Métis dominated the pemmican
when secret tunnels networked under the city and River Street was a hotbed of business, depending upon the sturdy, ox-drawn Red
illicit activities. Nicknamed “Little Chicago”, the city served as a connection on River Cart and the extensive trail system for their
a smuggling route from Saskatchewan to Chicago via to the Soo Line railway. trade. Later, Europeans heading west travelled the
trails on carts carrying all their worldly possessions
Gangsters the likes of Al Capone and Diamond Jim Brady were rumoured to
intending to become farmers or ranchers. John
have visited to oversee the nefarious operations. The bootlegging days are
Macoun, the geological surveyor who was influential
over, but the legend lives on in unique downtown murals and the Tunnels
in the decision to route the Canadian Pacific Railway
of Moose Jaw, a major tourist attraction that entertains guests with guided
through Moose Jaw, traveled on the cart track for
theatrical tours. Fittingly, the historic train station, built in 1922 and refurbished
the first time in 1880. Just prior to the completion of
70 years later, is now a grand liquor store.
the CPR, young European women, “war brides,” who
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married Canadian soldiers during the First World War,
OUR NAME
also arrived at Moose Jaw loaded on carts. When the
The name Moose Jaw comes from a Cree name for the place, moscâstani-sîpiy,
railway came to Moose Jaw, the CPR mainline west of
meaning “a warm place by the river”. The first two syllables, moscâ-, sound
the city was built along the trail for many miles.
remarkably like “moose jaw”.
Today, Moose Jaw’s identity as a transportation hub
Not only is our name rooted in rich history, it has gained us a significant amount
and a culturally diverse community still reflects these
of pop-culture notoriety. It has been uttered in countless movies and TV shows.
early experiences.
From “Slap Shot” to “The Simpsons”, “Beverly Hillbillies” to "Laverne and Shirley"
Source: Drawn from Leith Knight, “Historically Speaking,” columns for
and "The Late Show with Steven Colbert" and most recently a “Skip The Dishes”
the Moose Jaw Times Herald published from 1969 to 2013. Edited by
ad with Jon Hamm, people everywhere love to say our name. Gary Horsnall.
Al Capone, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections/FBI, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Special Feature NORTH
City of Moose Jaw
A FUN DAY IN MOOSE JAW…
➤
By Chintu Shankar
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Although my primary home is in Kerala, southern India, I
call Moose Jaw my home, too. My journey in Moose Jaw
began in 2015 as a student and then to employment
here as an engineering tech. Today I am a permanent
resident of Canada. In January 2021, I stepped into
a new phase in my life when I married my lovely wife
Shruti in a small ceremony in India. Since then we have
been working together to file an application so that she
can come to Moose Jaw and we can start a new chapter
of our life here. I am confident that she will like this city
as much as I do.
A fun day in Moose Jaw for me would be a perfect date
with Shruti once she arrives. I will begin by taking my
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wife on a tour of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. For lunch I
will treat her to the best sushi downtown at Mitsu Sweet
Café. For the afternoon we would take either a walk or a
hike. Crescent Park offers a calm, pleasant environment
for walking and Wakamow Valley offers challenging
trails for hiking, which I know she will love. By Luke Turner (age 12)
and Liam Dowling (age 11)
In the evening, I want to take Shruti to the axe throwing
The best day in winter is going to Spring Creek Park and building a
game and escape room at Little Chicago Entertainment.
A date wouldn't be perfect without a fancy dinner. My snow fort and having a gigantic snowball fight with our friends. If
we are lucky and have warm weather and lots of snow, we like to
absolute top choice would be the Grant Hall Hotel
downtown where I could introduce her to Canadian toboggan down the hill on 4th Avenue NW. If it is too cold, we like
steak and the finest Canadian wine. to go with our friends to Mosaic® Place and skate on the rink, or go
to Yara Centre and throw a football.
Few people are aware that Moose Jaw gets spectacular
Northern Lights shows. I have been fortunate to witness In the summer, we ride our bikes to the outdoor pool and cool
such sightings multiple times. As a final treat on my off from the hot day. Having a popsicle from the concession is
romantic date with my wife, I would take her out to 32nd awesome! We like to play sports like lacrosse and baseball on the
Ave. on Caribou St. W. to witness the extravagant display outdoor fields. We golf with our dads at the golf courses. When
of dancing lights. This sums up my plan for an ideal we get together with our friends in the summer, we like to go play
outdoor paintball with nerf guns. It is fun to ride our bikes to the
date with my wife in Moose Jaw as I eagerly wait for her
arrival. store to buy Slurpees and a bag of candy. These are some of the
things we like to do in Moose Jaw.
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PLACE TO PLAY
CRESCENT PARK FAMILY PARKS
Crescent Park is located in the heart of downtown Moose • Kingsway/Connor Park
Jaw with 28 acres of incredible beauty. This gem houses • Kiwanis River Park
an outdoor amphitheatre, tennis club, lawn bowling club, • McGaig Gardens
cenotaph, public library, outdoor pool, spray park, museum • Plaxton Lake Boardwalk
and art gallery. The flower beds at Crescent Park are works • Kingsway Park Ecological Zone
of art. • Happy Valley Park
• Crescent Park
GOLFING • Paashkwow Park
Lynbrook Golf Club is one of Saskatchewan’s oldest public • tatawâw park
courses, founded in the early 1900’s. Lynbrook has almost • Elgin Park
6,000 yards of open, rolling fairways bordered by prairie • Sunningdale Nature Park
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grass roughs, mature trees, some grass bunkers, and
CAMPGROUNDS IN
occasional ponds. Hillcrest Golf Club is a challenging 18-
AND AROUND MOOSE JAW
hole course featuring a naturally fed spring creek, rolling hills,
and lush fairways defined by prairie grass and poplar trees. • Prairie Oasis RV Park
Deer Ridge is an executive 18-hole golf course and the only • Besant Park and Campground
privately owned golf course in Moose Jaw. With sixteen par • River Park Campground
3 and two par 4 holes, Deer Ridge is perfect for a round after • Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
work, for beginners, for high-handicappers, or for anyone and Campground
looking for a shorter game. • Peanut Hills Campground
• Buffalo View Campground
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21MOOSE JAW PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE MOOSE JAW’S AMENITIES
Crescent Park, Elgin Park, East End Park,
IN PROVINCIAL EQUINE EVENTS 1996 Summer Games Park Spray pads
Kinsmen Sportsplex Indoor Pool
Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool
Yara Centre
Moose Jaw Exhibition Company Ltd.
250 Thatcher Dr. E. Moose Jaw, www.moosejawex.ca Joe’s Place
Mosaic® Place
Moose Jaw Exhibition Company is one of the relies on grants and donations. It is open to the Moose Jaw Police Association Bike Park
major equine facilities in the Province of public from May long weekend to September Outdoor Skating Oval
Saskatchewan, with indoor stabling for long weekend.
Off-Leash Dog Park
approximately 230 horses, two indoor riding
The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company was Skate Park
arenas, and two large outdoor riding arenas.
established in 1884 and operated at the site of Galaxy Cinemas
They host approximately 150 days of horse
what is now the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa. In
shows each year and have year-round boarding Moose Jaw Exhibition Company Ltd.
1923, to accommodate the construction of the
facilities for tenants. Wakamow Valley Authority
Harwood Hotel, the Exhibition Company moved
The horse shows attract people from BC, Alberta, to the site of what is now The Town ‘N’ Country Moose Jaw Public Library
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northern Mall. To accommodate the construction of
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United States. In addition to the Golden Mile the Mall in 1973, they relocated to their current
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Arena hosting horse events, we also have several location on Thatcher Drive, which was at that East Side Community Association
dog shows each year, as well as the occasional point on the outskirts of the City of Moose Jaw. North West Community Association
goat show in the arena. The Company also has The Exhibition Company operates year round. South Hill Community Association
two buildings for weddings, reunions, and other
Sunningdale/VLA/Westpark Community Association
events with table seating for up to 1,000 people.
In addition, we host many trade and craft shows www.moosejaw.ca
on an annual basis, which attracts thousands of
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Parks & Recreation
people to the grounds.
One of Moose Jaw Exhibition Company’s largest
events each year is the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair.
This event is held over 4 days each year in June
and consists of a midway, food, entertainment,
and horse and cattle shows.
In 1997, the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company
welcomed and became the home to the
Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre
TIP
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Parks & Recreation
(SBOIC). The Centre is a well-known tourist
destination, attracting people from all over the The City of Moose Jaw offers a Recreation Pass for
world. SBOIC is a not-for-profit organization that Courtesy of Moose Jaw Exhibition Company access to all City operated recreation facilities. To
register for recreation programs or to buy your
Recreation Pass, visit www.moosejaw.ca.
Contributed by George Fowler, General Manager, Moose Jaw Exhibition Company Ltd. Stay notoriously active.
22 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 23Mosaic® Place Yara Centre
Mosaic® Place is a world-class hospitality Yara Centre field house showcases four indoor
environment for sporting, entertainment and soccer pitches, walking/running track, and fully
cultural events. This 210,000 square foot facility equipped fitness centre. Yara Centre offers many
seats 4,500 hockey spectators and showcases notoriously active opportunities such as Toddler
eight sheets of curling ice. Mosaic® Place is home Turf Time, Summer Day camps, Walk The Golden
of the WHL Moose Jaw Warriors, the AAA Warriors Mile (Age 55+), Spin, Pound, fitness classes and
and the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre. Since much more! The Yara Centre is home of Moose
it opened in 2011 it has hosted many concerts Jaw Soccer Association and South Saskatchewan
and televised sporting events. Mosaic® Place Select Football.
Courtesy of Mike Stobbs
continues to attract top performing artists, like
Adjacent to the Yara Centre are acres of trails,
Billy Talent, Terri Clark, Mötley Crüe, Back Street
soccer fields, athletic fields, slow pitch ball
Boys, Three Days Grace, Carrie Underwood, Jeff
diamonds, bike park and an off-leash dog park.
Dunham, John Fogerty and many more. No Courtesy of Moose Jaw Parks & Recreation
Definitely a popular place for the entire family!
wonder this facility now attracts over 650,000 turns
A state-of-the-art bike skills park is one of the
annually! In 2015 and 2020 Moose Jaw hosted the
finest in the country designed for all kinds of bikes
Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
including BMX and mountain bikes.
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Parks & Recreation
Courtesy of Mike Stobbs
Courtesy of Mike Stobbs
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Parks & Recreation
The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre and Mae Wilson Theatre Ross Wells Park
Experience live entertainment in the historic Mae Wilson Theatre. Moose Jaw loves baseball and
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Parks & Recreation
The 420-seat theatre features many professional shows including season ticket holders of The Miller
musicals, plays, concerts and ballets. Local school groups to Express cheer for their home team
internationally recognized stage shows have performed at the during the Western Major Baseball
Mae Wilson Theatre, a favourite place to perform because of its League. Ross Wells is also home to
excellent sound quality. The Mosaic® Art Gallery exhibits new and a variety of minor baseball teams.
emerging artists from the community.
24 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 25SPOTLIGHT ON
LOCAL FOOD CULTURE
Moose Jaw’s food culture is diverse, inventive… and delicious.
Moose Jaw’s local food culture is flourishing like never before. Local Food Businesses
Whether you yearn for sourdough bread, sauerkraut, raw Moose Jaw Homegrown
honey, beans, cheeses, wildcrafted teas, fresh vegetables, Farmer’s Market
Saskatoon berries, pickles, relishes, and jams, or fancier items Wakamow Farmers Market
like bison meat, French macarons, and sparkling honey wine,
The Wandering Market
we have it all.
Cornerstone Bar & Grill:
There are many ways to connect those who love to buy
Farm to Table Restaurant
delicious, local ingredients with those who love to grow
them and those who love to sell them – all year round. Yvette Moore Café
Thanks to dedicated growers, small-batch food processors, Evolve Coffee Roasters & Eatery
farmer's markets, grocery stores, and farm-to-table
Wildflowers Bistro
restaurants, it’s easy for you and your family to nourish
yourselves with healthy, sustainably grown food. The Hive Espresso Bar
Today, dozens of area vendors make products for Moose Coteau Hills Creamery Courtesy of Andy Hamilton
Javians, including products suitable for many types of food Sask Cheese Factory
plans, such as vegan, gluten-free and keto. Nearby Hutterite
Maple Leaf Bakery
colonies and greenhouse operators supply fresh produce
several months of the year. With access to a reliable local Taste Patisserie
food supply chain, Moose Jaw residents enjoy a high level of Alternate Root Organics Bakery
food security.
Prairie Berries (Keeler, SK)
Moose Javians recognize that a strong local food culture
Prairie Bee Meadery
benefits everyone with better health, more diverse flavours,
and prosperity for the local economy. Green Sister Gardens
Canada Golden Camelina Oil
The local food community is the producers, of course, Lion’s Creek Olive Estate
but also the loyal customers who believe in us and
Zak Organics Food Co. Courtesy of Andy Hamilton
support us. Because of all the support we receive,
we are able to grow and continue to do more and Fellinger & Sons Meats
offer more. Hub Meats
– Nadine Lee, Co-owner, The Wandering Market …and many more
Courtesy of Andy Hamilton
26 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 27PROUD OF OUR
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we hope
you will feel Moose Jaw’s warm welcome and
discover the many resources available to support
you in making Moose Jaw your new home.
Moose Jaw has a history of cultural diversity and
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Today
we love celebrating it; Just check out our Motif
Multicultural Festival, a 40-year tradition!
Diversity, in our region, goes way back.
Moose Jaw is part of Treaty 4 Territory, an
area of Saskatchewan stewarded, historically,
DYNAMIC STREET-LEVEL WINE, BEER AND SPIRITS
by a mosaic of Indigenous cultures; people
CULTURE During the 1920s Prohibition era, Moose Jaw achieved groups who contribute to our beautiful diversity
Moose Jaw is notorious for its vibrant, notoriety as a bootlegging hub due to its location at a today. Since the arrival of settlers in the early
street-level culture. It’s true. We ranked major CPR terminus linked to the United States by the Soo 1800s, European immigrants and the Métis
#3 on Expedia’s list of Canada's Line. Many a speakeasy could be found on River Street in people expanded that diversity. More recently,
top 10 Coolest Downtowns. Young downtown Moose Jaw. Today, Saskatchewan’s burgeoning settlers have arrived from a broader range of
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Megan Keller
and old commingle in Moose Jaw’s craft beer, liquor and wine sector is completely legal and backgrounds. This includes those who’ve been
walkable downtown amidst authentic boldly experimental. The province is home to 58 businesses forced from their homelands, eventually finding
historic buildings, cool coffee shops, licensed to produce alcohol, including 13 microbreweries, refuge in Moose Jaw, as well as those who have
independent boutiques, bistros, art 13 small distilleries and nine cottage wineries. Moose Jaw willingly come looking for better opportunities.
galleries, and performing arts venues. area boasts Prairie Bee Meadery (Caron & Moose Jaw), Moose Jaw is made up of people from all over the
Parking is free on weekends! On a warm Smooth 42 Distillery (Brownlee), Last Mountain Distillery world: Eritrea, India, United States, Brazil, Germany,
day, order lunch at an outdoor patio, or (Lumsden) and the soon-to-be-operational Imperial South Africa, Mexico, Ukraine and several other
order take-out from one of downtown’s Distillery (Moose Jaw). Many Moose Jaw bars and countries. prioritizing vital reconciliation, and to ensuring that
many eateries and enjoy a picnic at a restaurants feature a wide variety of regional craft beer. our community isn’t just diverse, but also inclusive.
pop-up patio or at Crescent Park, Moose There are boundless entrepreneurial opportunities On Main Street, you’ll find our Newcomer
Jaw’s stunning, 28-acre urban park for business ventures in craft brewing and distilling in Welcome Centre where you can be connected Whatever your background and whatever the
located a few steps from Main Street. Moose Jaw. to a wealth of resources and services to help you reason for your journey to moscâstanisîpiy, (the
settle comfortably. Cree name meaning “river of mild winds”, from
which Moose Jaw derives its name), you are
Moose Jaw has a rich great history that a lot of other places don't have and when you drive or Although diversity is always beautiful, history tells
welcome here and we want you to feel at home.
walk around downtown Moose Jaw it's an experience. us that circumstances leading to diversity don’t
Contributed by Dalise Hector, Chair, City of Moose Jaw
always happen in beautiful ways. Thus, we’re
– Patrick Boyle, Manager Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee, and Project Manager,
Corporate Communications, Water Security Agency committed to learning more about our history, to Prairie Skies Integration Network.
28 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 29MOOSE JAW
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Pat Litzenberger
EDUCATION SERVICES
Prairie South School Division Holy Trinity Catholic School Division
The Prairie South School Division oversees all public The Holy Trinity Catholic School Board oversees all
schools in the southern region of Saskatchewan Catholic schools throughout the southern region
from kindergarten to grade 6. Visit their website to of Saskatchewan. Visit their website to find a
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Newcomer Centre
find a school near you. www.prairiesouth.ca school near you. www.htcsd.ca
Public Schools Catholic Schools
Central Collegiate Peacock Collegiate École St. Margaret -
149 Oxford Street W 145 Ross Street E French Immersion
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2N4 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0S3 495 5th Avenue NE
Phone: 306-693-4691 Phone: 306-693-4626 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0J9
Grades: 9 - 12 Grades: 9 - 12 Phone: 306-694-4044
Cornerstone Christian School Prince Arthur Grades: Pre-K - 8
43 Iroquois Street E Community School Phoenix Academy
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4S9 640 Stadacona Street E 278 4th Avenue NE
Phone: 306-693-2937 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1M2 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0C6
Grades: K - 12 Phone: 306-692-3904 Phone: 306-694-1289
Courtesy of Moose Jaw Newcomer Centre www.ccsmj.ca Grades: Pre-K - 8 Interagency Learning Program
Empire Community School Riverview Collegiate for students ages 16-21
500 Coteau Street W 650 Coteau Street W Sacred Heart
NEWCOMER RESOURCE LIST
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5E4 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5E6 1020 12th Avenue SW
Moose Jaw Multicultural Council Newcomer Welcome Centre Phone: 306-692-3903 Phone: 306-693-1331 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5X8
The Newcomer Welcome Centre (NWC) is a Grades: Pre-K - 8 Grades: 9 - 12 Phone: 306-694-1622
The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) is a Grades: Pre-K - 8
division of the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, King George School Sunningdale School
non-profit charitable organization providing a full
funded by the Government of Saskatchewan. 1150 5th Avenue NW 530 Wood Lily Drive St. Agnes
range of Settlement, Orientation and Language Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3Y7 Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1J3 330 Oxford Street W
services for Newcomers who have chosen to NWC serves newcomers in Moose Jaw and an Phone: 306-692-3908 Phone: 306-693-9433 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2P2
make Moose Jaw and area their home. MJMC area of 150 km radius around Moose Jaw. Grades: Pre-K - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 8 Phone: 306-694-1767
Lindale School Westmount School Grades: Pre-K - 8
also acts as an umbrella for cultural member 432 Main Street N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3K2
1322 11th Avenue NW 1100 Currie Crescent St. Mary
groups within the community. Phone: 306-692-6892 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4L9 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5M8 720 5th Avenue SW
Email: mjmcgateway@mjmcinc.ca Phone: 306-692-4926 Phone: 306-694-5999 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5W3
We are overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors
Website: www.mjnwc.ca Grades: K - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 8 Phone: 306-694-0066
and were formed in 1974. Grades: Pre-K - 8
École Palliser Heights School William Grayson School
60 Athabasca Street E, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0L2 Tourism Moose Jaw Visitor Centre 1140 Simpson Avenue 823 Caribou Street W St. Michael
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4M8 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2L2 1111 Brown Street W
Phone: 306-693-4677 Fax: 306-694-0477 450 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1N2
Phone: 306-693-4669 Phone: 306-692-4659 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4L2
Email: reception@mjmcinc.ca Phone: 306-693-8097 Grades: Pre-K - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 8 Phone: 306-693-7693
Website: www.mjmcinc.ca Website: www.tourismmoosejaw.com Grades: Pre-K - 8
30 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 31QUICKFACTS
Vanier High School Moose Jaw Daycare Centres
324 MacDonald Street To find licensed Child Care in Moose Jaw Homes
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2V4 and Centres go to www.saskatchewan.ca/
Phone: 306-693-6744 residents/family-and-social-support/child-care/ • 2020 (est.) Moose Jaw Population 35,590
Grades: 9 - 12 find-a-child-care-provider-in-my-community. A list
of Moose Jaw Daycare Centres includes: • Trading Area 60,000
French Language &
French Immersion Schools Building Blocks Child Development Centre • Key Economic Sectors: Potash mining,
École Ducharme (francophone) 812 Fairford Street E, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0G4 agriculture & ag value-added and food
340 Ominica Street W/Ouest Phone: 306-693-8955 processing, transportation (rail and truck),
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1X5 energy, tourism and healthcare
Centre Educatif Pomme d’Api
Phone: 306-691-0068 340 Ominica Street W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1X5
Fax: 306-691-5908 • Industrial Hub: Moose Jaw is the western
Phone: 306-691-0307
Grades: Pre-K - 12 anchor to the Moose Jaw-Regina
www.ducharme. MJCD Infant Toddler Centre Economic Corridor
ecolefrancophone.com 214 Fairford Street W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1V6
Phone: 306-694-5975 • Average Household Income: $93,884
École Palliser Heights School
(elementary school immersion) Moose Jaw College Daycare
• Median Household Income: $68,590
1140 Simpson Avenue 204 Fairford Street W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1V6
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4M8 Phone: 306-694-5955 • Labour Force: 18,322
Phone: 306-693-4669 Moose Jaw Multicultural Council Inc. Daycare
Grades: Pre-K - 8 60 Athabasca Street E, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0L2 • Minimum Wage: $11.32/hour
Phone: 306-693-4677 (increasing to $11.81 in October 2021)
École St. Margaret
(elementary school immersion) Northwest Child Development Centre • CREA Median House Price: $201,750
495 5th Avenue NE 679 Hall Street W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3K9 (compared to Regina at $316,000)
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0J9 Phone: 306-693-4330
Phone: 306-694-4044 Post-Secondary Education Southwest Day Care and Early Learning Centre • Rental Accommodations: Average
Grades: Pre-K - 8 Saskatchewan Polytechnic University of Regina 504 -4th Avenue SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V7 2-bedroom apartment is $970 remaining
Central Collegiate Moose Jaw Campus www. uregina.ca/ Phone: 306-693-6688 one of the lowest in the province with a
(high school immersion) www.saskpolytech.ca futurestudents vacancy rate of 8.6%
YMCA Create “N” Learn
149 Oxford Street W Saskatchewan St & 6th Ave NW 3737 Wascana Parkway,
1100 Currie Crescent, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5M7
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2N4 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4 Regina, SK S4S 0A2 • Colleges: Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Phone: 306-691-0535
Phone: 306-693-4691 Email: RegInbox.MooseJaw@ Email: admissions@uregina.ca Moose Jaw Campus
saskpolytech.ca Phone: 1-800-644-4756 YMCA Discover “N” Learn
Vanier Collegiate 1224 –13th Avenue NW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7N4 • One of the sunniest place in Canada:
Phone: 306-691-8383
(high school immersion) Language School Phone: 306-693-0567 2,338 hours per year
324 MacDonald Street Briercrest College
and Seminary A & L Royal Education YMCA Explore “N” Learn
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2V4 • Home of the Snowbirds and 15 Wing NATO
www.briercrest.ca alroyaleducation.com 510 – 4th Avenue SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V7
Phone: 306-693-6744 Flying Training Program
510 College Drive, 108 - 52 High Street West Phone: 306-693-0456
For information on French Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1S3
Caronport, SK S0H 0S0 YMCA Grow “N” Learn • Municipal Airport Runway: 4,000 feet
Language and Immersion Email: principal@
Email: admissions@briercrest.ca 145 Ross Street E, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0S3
Schools: alroyaleducation.com
Phone: 306-756-3200 Phone: 306-630-6242 • Major Employers: Mosaic® Potash Mine,
www.ecolefrancophone.com/fr/ Phone: 306-693-9999
YMCA Play “N” Learn Yara Belle Plaine, Co-op Ethanol Complex,
www.bonjoursk.ca/en/
965 Montgomery Street W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2W7 K+S Potash Canada, Casino Moose Jaw,
community/moose-jaw
Phone: 306-693-0511 Canadian Pacific Railway, Thunder Creek
Montessori School I definitely recommend Moose Jaw for any family looking to Pork Processing Plant, AgroCorp, Simpson
Child's View Montessori
move here. It is a great community with lots of activities for Seeds, Five Hills Health Region, CAE Inc.,
Members of the Moose Jaw Home Daycare Federated Cooperative, 15 Wing Canadian
1333 Caribou St W kids, lots of programs, great schools, lots of clubs to join. Lots Association are licensed through the Early
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2L8 Forces Base, Temple Gardens Mineral Spa,
of opportunity to grow as a family and for individuals, too. Learning and Child Care Branch of the
Email: cvmcenter@hotmail.com Gibson Energy Refinery, Great Plains Power
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.
Phone: 306-692-3533 – Janice Lamb Station, and many more!
www.moosejawhomedaycare.com
www.childsview.ca Teacher, Riverview Collegiate High school
32 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 33By Geoff Anderson
Throughout my career, I have lived in many communities across Saskatchewan. The schools and programs in Moose Jaw are
I always felt a special connection to Moose Jaw, and I always hoped that I would second to none, supporting our children to
have a chance to one day make it my home. In 2019, I had the opportunity to grow in a community where they have options
make the move, and my family and I have never been more excited to now call and feel welcomed with whatever they do.
this city our home. Neighborhoods are filled with parks, playgrounds
and bike paths making it easy to get around
We love so many things about this community! From the charming downtown to
while enjoying fresh air and getting outside.
the friendliest people, who still wave to you when they see you. There is always
someone to stop and chit chat with and always a familiar face wherever you go. When my family visits us here, we have tunnels
All these little things that are taken for granted in larger cities. Moose Jaw has that to explore, a world class mineral spa and casino
special ‘small-town’ feel, however with some big city amenities as well to make it to experience and so many unique shops, pubs
the perfect spot. and businesses offering service that is nothing
short of world-class. We have so many things
to do in Moose Jaw! Some of our favorites are
Courtesy of Tourism Moose Jaw
touring the art galleries, experiencing a Warriors
game, and taking a hike through the picturesque
Wakamow Valley trails. Family and friends love
making a stop in Moose Jaw to explore the city
and all it offers!
Special Feature It is no wonder that Moose Jaw is one of the top
20 cities in Canada to live in, and I am proud to
MORE FUN TO BE HAD IN MOOSE JAW! Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Jec Llorens
call Moose Jaw home!
Geoff is the general manager of Moose Jaw
Co-operative Limited.
By Dana and Gilles Lajoie
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Amy Pryadko
Moving back to Moose Jaw after living overseas for six years this has been a huge help when juggling work and after school
was difficult, but after a few years we found our groove and activities. For our family, we have found Moose Jaw to be an
have developed an appreciation for the peace and tranquility excellent place to raise our young boys.
that the city offers. Our family enjoys exploring the many parks,
Dana works for the Federal Government (in Regina) and Gilles
trails and playgrounds scattered throughout the city. One of our
works as a plant manager for a business in Moose Jaw.
favourite parks to explore is Wakamow Valley. In the summer
we enjoy BBQing there with friends and family. In the fall the
valley comes alive with amazing fall colours, and in the winter, By M Badawi Aboul Khir
we enjoy skating on the oval and warming up after with hot
chocolate. There is no shortage of organized sporting activities I came from Syria to Moose Jaw on February 4, 2016. I am married with four
Tourism Moose Jaw, courtesy of Aaron Ubell
for the kids and our boys love the two bike parks in town. With children. In winter a fun day would be to go ice finishing on Buffalo Pound
friends, we look forward to the many amazing shows hosted at and also to go swimming at the Kinsmen Pool. I also enjoy it when I go to the
the Mae Wilson Theatre – we truly are blessed to have a facility Yara Center with my family. In summer I like to walk and see how beautiful
that brings in so many diverse performances in such a stunning, Moose Jaw is. I also like to go to Buffalo Pound to have BBQs with my family.
historic building. The other great advantage that we have found I love to go walking in Wakamow Valley. Finally, in my opinion, Moose Jaw is the
living here is that nothing in the city is too far. With young kids, Courtesy of Tourism Moose Jaw
best city in Canada.
34 | CITY OF MOOSE JAW RELOCATION GUIDE 35RELOCATING TO MOOSE JAW? DISTANCETABLE
Schedules & Routes
More information regarding current transit
schedules and routes is available on the City of Regina International Airport
Moose Jaw website, at City Hall or the Kinsmen Distance: 68.4 km/42.5 miles
Sportsplex. Time: 40 minutes
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency 911 Fire Station 306-692-2792 or 306-694-1414 Bus passes and tickets are available from: Calgary International Airport
Police Station 306-694-7600 Healthline 811 Distance: 686.5 km/426.6 miles
Main Floor at City Hall – 228 Main Street N
Switchboard 306-694-4400 Time: 6 hours 34 minutes
Kinsmen Sportsplex – 855 MacDonald Street
Moose Jaw Municipal Airport
Bus Passes & Tickets are non-transferable and www.cjs4.ca
CITY OF MOOSE JAW TRANSIT non-refundable. Airport provides service for private jets
Phone: 306-694-4488 Email: transit@moosejaw.ca Website: www.moosejaw.ca/streets-roads/transit Distance: 11.7 km/5.2 miles
Time: 11 minutes
PASSES & FARES LOCAL NEWS WEBSITES North
REGULAR TRANSIT FARES PARATRANSIT FARES Saskatoon, SK: 225 km/140 miles
www.DiscoverMooseJaw.com
Prince Albert, SK: 367 km/228 miles
CASH 10 RIDES MONTHLY ANNUAL CASH 10 RIDES MONTHLY ANNUAL Golden West Broadcasting
Edmonton, SK: 749 km/465 miles
Adult $2.25 $22.50 $80.00 N/A Adult $1.50 $15.00 $80.00 N/A
www.MooseJawToday.com South
Student $2.25 $22.50 $65.00 N/A Student $1.50 $15.00 $65.00 N/A
Glacier Media Assiniboia, SK: 108 km/67 miles
Senior $2.25 $22.50 $44.00 $250.00 Senior $1.50 $15.00 $44.00 $250.00
Estevan, SK: 235 km/146 miles
Discounted** N/A N/A $25.00 N/A Discounted** N/A N/A $25.00 N/A RADIO Gravelbourg, SK: 117 km/72 miles
800 CHAB AM (Greatest Hits of All Time) Minot, ND: 426 km/265 miles
Transfers within 90 minutes of original boarding Transit operators do not carry change, nor do they
Golden West Broadcasting Weyburn, SK: 150 km/93 miles
time will now be included with your cash fare. sell tickets or passes. To avoid delays have exact
Please advise your bus driver at time of boarding fare ready upon boarding if paying cash. Country 100.7 FM (Modern Country) East
if you require a transfer and they will issue you a Golden West Broadcasting Regina, SK: 65 km/40 miles
transfer ticket.
Paratransit Service Winnipeg, MB: 649 km/403 miles
The City of Moose Jaw Paratransit Service is an MIX 103.9 FM (Current Adult Contemporary) Toronto, ON: 2551 km/1585 miles
**Discounted passes are available to those on accessible door to accessible door shared ride Golden West Broadcasting
West
social assistance under the Social Assistance public transportation system for Moose Jaw
540 AM CBC Saskatchewan Calgary, AB: 692 km /430 miles
Program, Transitional Employment Allowance, residents and visitors who cannot use regular Edmonton, AB: 749 km /465 miles
Provincial Training Allowance, Saskatchewan transit due to a disability.
Assured Income Disability, Saskatchewan LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Banff, AB: 810 km/503 miles
Any resident of the City of Moose Jaw who is Vancouver, BC: 1656 km /1029 miles
Employment Supplement, or Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Express
Income Support. Proof of participation in one of unable to use the regular transit system because
the above programs must be presented at the of a physical or mental challenge may register
time of pass purchase. for the Paratransit service. Applicants are
encouraged to utilize Moose Jaw Transit’s regular
***A family pass discount of $10.00 per pass is service accessible low-floor buses whenever Since Fifth Avenue Jewellery’s inception we have expanded globally. The reason we are able to
available for each pass purchased for a family possible.
group. Identification/health cards are required for
do that is because we started in Moose Jaw. It is a very cost effective place to do business. You
all household members at time of purchase. An application form must be completed and is are central to everything, and the people of Moose Jaw are very supportive.
available on the City of Moose Jaw website, at – Dale Butler Pinel
City Hall or the Kinsmen Sportsplex. Proprietor, Fifth Avenue Jewellery
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