List of historic places in Saskatchewan facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

This article is about some really cool old buildings and places in Saskatchewan that have been officially recognized as historic places. These places are important because they tell us stories about the past, whether it's about Canada, Saskatchewan, or even just a local town. They are all listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Discovering Saskatchewan's Historic Places
- Historic Buildings and Their Stories
- Important Historic Sites and Parks
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Discovering Saskatchewan's Historic Places

Saskatchewan is full of amazing historic spots! These places include old schools, churches, train stations, and even battle sites. They help us understand what life was like long ago and how our communities grew.

Historic Buildings and Their Stories

Many historic places are buildings that were important in their communities.

Old Schools and Learning Centers

Schools are places where generations of kids learned and grew.

The Alsask School in Alsask is a historic school building.
Elrose Brick School in Elrose is another old school made of brick.
Hepburn School in Hepburn also holds many memories.
Turtle Lake School in Borden is a historic school building.
Dysart School in Dysart is a special old school.
Victoria School in Duck Lake was an important place for learning.
Old Brick School in Dundurn is another historic school.
Public School in Fox Valley has a long history.
Elementary School in Gravelbourg was a place for young students.
Hudson Bay School in Hudson Bay taught many students over the years.
Red Brick Schoolhouse in Ituna is a charming old school.
1923 portion of Sedley School in Sedley is part of a school from nearly 100 years ago.
Macrorie School in Macrorie is a historic school building.
Old Morse School in Morse is a significant old school.
Pioneer School in Naicam was important for early education.
Parkside Public School and Grounds in Parkside served the community.
Log Cabin, Rural School & St. David's Church in Porcupine Plain includes an old school.
The Red Brick School in Val Marie is a historic red brick school.
Tugaske School in Tugaske is an old school building.
Unity Heritage Museum in Unity is a museum that includes an old school.
Weekes Public School at Weekes in Weekes is a historic school.
Windthorst School (1926 portion) in Windthorst is part of a school from the 1920s.
Wood Mountain School in Wood Mountain is a historic school.
Stone School in Yellow Grass is a unique stone school building.
Wakaw Elementary School in Wakaw is a historic school.

Churches and Places of Worship

Churches are often some of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in a town.

Christ Anglican Church in Abernethy is a historic church.
Paroisse St. Jacques D’Albertville in Albertville is an old parish church.
Kristiania Lutheran Church in Atwater is a historic Lutheran church.
Balgonie United Church in Balgonie is an important church building.
St. Antoine de Padoue Church in Batoche is a very significant church.
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Blaine Lake is a historic Catholic church.
Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist in Buchanan is a beautiful old church.
The Anglican Church Property in Cabri is a historic Anglican church.
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Canora is a historic church.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Carievale is an old Anglican church.
Conquest United Church in Conquest is a historic church.
St. Lucy's Anglican Church in Dilke is an old Anglican church.
All Saints Anglican Church in Duck Lake is a historic church.
Dundurn United Church in Dundurn is a historic church.
St. George Romanian Orthodox Church in Dysart is a historic Orthodox church.
Elfros Union Church in Elfros is an old union church.
St. James Anglican Church in Endeavour is a historic church.
Christ Church in Gainsborough is an old church.
Glenside United Church in Glenside is a historic church.
La Cathédrale in Gravelbourg is a very grand and historic cathedral.
St. Andrew's United Church in Halbrite is an old United church.
Harris United Church in Harris is a historic church.
St. Brigitte Roman Catholic Church in Harris is an old Catholic church.
Christ Anglican Church in Hawarden is a historic church.
Hazenmore Community Church in Hazenmore is an old community church.
St. James Anglican Church in Hazenmore is a historic church.
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Herbert is an old Catholic church.
Stone Church on Whyte Street in Heward is a unique stone church.
All Saints Anglican Church in Katepwa Beach is a historic church.
St. Radagonde Roman Catholic Church in Lafleche is an old Catholic church.
Sacred Heart Parish, Rectory and The Stations of the Cross in Lebret is a very important religious site.
All Saints' Anglican Church in Melville is a historic church.
First Union Church in Melville is an old union church.
Intercession of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Melville is a historic Orthodox church.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Melville is an old Lutheran church.
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of St. George in Melville is a historic Catholic church.
Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Milestone is an old Catholic church.
Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St. Michael's Parish in Rama is a historic Orthodox church.
St. Rapheal's Roman Catholic Church in Richard is an old Catholic church.
Ridgedale United Church in Ridgedale is a historic church.
Saint Paul's Evangelical Church in Rosthern is an old Evangelical church.
St. Augustine's Anglican Church in Rosthern is a historic church.
Roman Catholic Church in the Village of Plenty in Plenty is an old Catholic church.
Notre Dame d’Auvergne Parish Church in Ponteix is a beautiful historic church.
St. John the Evangelist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Prud'homme is an old Catholic church.
Sts. Donatien and Rogatien Roman Catholic Church in Prud'homme is a historic church.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Qu'Appelle is an old Presbyterian church.
St. Peter's Anglican Church in Qu'Appelle is a historic Anglican church.
St. Michael's Anglican Church in Quill Lake is an old Anglican church.
Spalding United Church in Spalding is a historic church.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in St. Walburg is an old church.
Holy Trinity Church National Historic Site of Canada in Stanley Mission is a very important historic church.
Stenen United Church in Stenen is a historic church.
Elim Evangelical Lutheran Church in Theodore is an old Lutheran church.
Christ Anglican Church in Wapella is a historic church.
Christ Anglican Church in Waseca is an old Anglican church.
All Saints Anglican Church in Watrous is a historic church.
Trinity United Church in Welwyn is an old United church.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Weyburn is a historic Presbyterian church.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Whitewood is an old Presbyterian church.
Catholic Rectory in Willow Bunch is a historic rectory.
Wynyard Federated Church in Wynyard is a historic church.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Yorkton is an old Lutheran church.
Zelma United Church in Zelma is a historic church.
Paroisse Notre Dame de la Nativitie in Zenon Park is an old parish church.

Train Stations and Railway History

Train stations were once busy hubs for travel and trade.

CNR Station House and Grounds in Avonlea is a historic railway station.
Biggar Railway Station (Grand Trunk Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada in Biggar is a very important historic train station.
CN Station Building in Blaine Lake is an old train station.
Former Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Broadview is a historic train station.
Cudworth Museum (former CN station) in Cudworth is now a museum.
Canadian National Railways Station in Edam is a historic train station.
Eatonia Heritage Park in Eatonia includes a train station.
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Station in Fort Qu'Appelle is a historic train station.
Canadian National Railway Station Building in Gravelbourg is an old train station.
Old Harris CNR Water Tower in Harris is a historic water tower for trains.
Canadian National Railways (Canadian Northern Railway) Station in Humboldt is a historic train station.
Canadian Northern Railway Station in Kipling is an old train station.
Lanigan CPR Station in Lanigan is a historic train station.
Canadian National Railways Station in Melville is an important historic station.
Canadian National Railway Station in North Battleford is a historic train station.
Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Outlook is an old train station.
C.P. Rail Station House in Rockglen is a historic train station.
Rosthern Canadian National Railway Station in Rosthern is an old train station.
Canadian National Railway Station in Rabbit Lake is a historic train station.
Canadian Northern Railway Station in Radville is an old train station.
Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Swift Current is a historic train station.
Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Theodore is an old train station.
C.N. Station at Railway Avenue in St. Walburg is a historic train station.
Canadian National Railway Station in Shell Lake is an old train station.
Shellbrook C.N. Railway Station in Shellbrook is a historic train station.
Former Canadian Northern Railway Station in Waldheim is now a museum.
Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Wynyard is a historic train station.

Other Important Buildings

Many other buildings played key roles in daily life.

Abbey Fire Hall in Abbey is a historic fire hall.
Abernethy and District Memorial Hall in Abernethy is a historic community hall.
Wood/Gibson Residence in Alameda is a historic home.
Arcola Court House on Souris Avenue in Arcola is an old courthouse.
Arcola Town Hall in Arcola is a historic town hall.
Land Titles Office in Arcola is an old office building.
Law Office Building in Arcola is a historic law office.
Pharmacy Building in Arcola is an old pharmacy.
Assiniboia Court House in Assiniboia is a historic courthouse.
Former Jean Caron Sr. House in Batoche is a historic house.
St. Antoine de Padoue Rectory in Batoche is a historic rectory.
Jax Theatre in Bengough is an old theatre.
Gillis Blakley Bethune and District Heritage Museum in Bethune is a historic museum.
Train/Caboose Lot in Bienfait includes historic railway equipment.
Doukhobor Prayer Home in Blaine Lake is a historic prayer home.
Borden Hotel / Model-T Bar & Grill in Borden is a historic hotel.
Peachey House in Briercrest is a historic home.
Old Fire Hall and Jail in Bruno is a historic fire hall and jail.
The Nicholas Lewchuk Property in Canora is a historic property.
Rabeau Building in Carnduff is a historic building.
Old Masonic Lodge in Central Butte is an old lodge.
Bank of Toronto Building in Chaplin is a historic bank.
Craik Town Hall in Craik is a historic town hall.
Prairie Pioneer Museum in Craik is a historic museum.
Old Town Office in Eastend is a historic town office.
Stegner Residence in Eastend is a historic home.
Edam Café in Edam is a historic café.
Elrose Brick School in Elrose is a historic school.
Evans House in Eston is a historic home.
Estevan Court House in Estevan is a historic courthouse.
Wood End North West Mounted Police Post in Estevan is an old police post.
Fleming Memorial Cemetery in Fleming is a historic cemetery.
Foam Lake Museum in Foam Lake is a historic museum.
Hospital, Indian Services in Fort Qu'Appelle is a historic hospital.
Echo Valley Conference Centre (Fort San) in Fort San is a historic building.
Christ Church in Gainsborough is a historic church.
Girvin Pump House in Girvin is a historic pump house.
Goodsoil Historical Museum Site in Goodsoil is a historic museum.
Bishop's Residence in Gravelbourg is a historic residence.
College Mathieu Pavillion in Gravelbourg is a historic college building.
Court House in Gravelbourg is a historic courthouse.
Gaiety Theatre in Gravelbourg is an old theatre.
Gravelbourg Post Office in Gravelbourg is a historic post office.
Adare House in Grenfell is a historic home.
Windsor Block in Grenfell is a historic building.
I.O.O.F. Lodge in Gull Lake is a historic lodge.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Hawarden is a historic bank.
Hall Residence in Herbert is a historic home.
Klassen Museum in Herbert is a historic museum.
Humboldt Post Office National Historic Site of Canada in Humboldt is a very important historic post office.
Post Office in Humboldt is a historic post office.
Provincial Court House in Humboldt is a historic courthouse.
Water Tower in Humboldt is a historic water tower.
Mainline Ford Building in Indian Head is a historic building.
Capital Theatre at 566 First Street in Kamsack is an old theatre.
Former Power Building in Kamsack is a historic power building.
Former Water Tower in Kamsack is a historic water tower.
Royal Canadian Legion - Kamsack Branch No. 24 in Kamsack is a historic legion hall.
Goddard's Dry Goods in Kelliher is a historic store.
Heritage Place in Kelvington is a historic place.
Kerrobert Court House in Kerrobert is a historic courthouse.
The Kerrobert Library in Kerrobert is a historic library.
Kerrobert Water Tower in Kerrobert is a historic water tower.
Old Post Office in Kinistino is an old post office.
Kipling and District Historical Museum in Kipling is a historic museum.
R.M. of Kingsley No. 124 Office in Kipling is a historic municipal office.
Larson Mausoleum in Lang is a historic mausoleum.
Bramshott Spirits in Leask is a historic building.
Kellross Heritage Museum in Leross is a historic museum.
Leross Heritage Park in Leross is a historic park.
Brinkworth Residence in Lipton is a historic home.
R.M. of Lipton No. 217 Office Building and Site in Lipton is a historic municipal office.
The Old Post Office in Lloydminster is a historic post office.
Bielby Residence in Loon Lake is a historic home.
Lucky Lake Museum in Lucky Lake is a historic museum.
165 Elgin Crescent in Lumsden is a historic home.
John Nugent Studio in Lumsden is a historic art studio.
Lumsden & District Heritage Museum Property in Lumsden is a historic museum.
Lumsden Plaza in Lumsden is a historic plaza.
Luseland Theatre in Luseland is an old theatre.
CNR Station in Maidstone is a historic train station.
Manor Museum in Manor in Manor is a historic museum.
Orr Law Office in Maple Creek is a historic law office.
St. Mary's Anglican Church in Maple Creek is a historic church.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Marcelin is a historic church.
120 1st Street East in Meadow Lake is a historic building.
Anderson's Home in Melfort is a historic home.
McKendry House in Melfort is a historic home.
Court House in Melfort is a historic courthouse.
Power House in Melfort is a historic power house.
Sask Tel Building at 103 MacLeod East in Melfort is a historic building.
Water Tower in Melfort is a historic water tower.
Cornerstone Place in Melville is a historic building.
Luther Academy in Melville is a historic academy.
Melville City Hall in Melville is a historic city hall.
Melville Railway Museum in Melville is a historic railway museum.
Municipal Office at Meota in Meota is a historic municipal office.
Commissioners Residence in Merryflat is a historic residence.
Milden Community Museum in Milden is a historic museum.
Doctor Chestnut's Home in Moosomin is a historic home.
McCurdy (Truman-Heinz) Building in Moosomin is a historic building.
McNaughton Building in Moosomin is a historic building.
Moosomin Communiplex and Bradley Park in Moosomin is a historic park.
The A.A. Hall in Moosomin is a historic hall.
Fire Hall in Mortlach is a historic fire hall.
Ambroz Blacksmith Shop and Residence in Mossbank is a historic blacksmith shop and home.
Mossbank & District Museum Inc., the Schoolhouse, the Blacksmith Shop, & Ambroz House in Mossbank is a historic museum complex.
Old Mossbank Fire Hall in Mossbank is a historic fire hall.
Muenster Hotel in Muenster is a historic hotel.
Bank of Commerce in Nokomis is a historic bank.
North Battleford Public Library in North Battleford is a historic library.
B. A. Garage in Ogema is a historic garage.
Fire Hall in Ogema is a historic fire hall.
Greer Block in Oxbow is a historic building.
Paddockwood Community Hall in Paddockwood is a historic community hall.
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Elevator in Parkside is a historic grain elevator.
Fort Pelly-Livingstone Museum in Pelly is a historic museum.
St. Alban's Anglican Church in Pelly is a historic church.
Synod of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in Pense is a historic building.
Notre Dame d’Auvergne Parish Hall in Ponteix is a historic hall.
Dr. Ernest Luthi Residence in Punnichy is a historic home.
Brite Spot in Qu'Appelle is a historic building.
Mountjoy Residence in Qu'Appelle is a historic home.
Qu'Appelle Royal Bank Building in Qu'Appelle is a historic bank.
Qu'Appelle Town Hall in Qu'Appelle is a historic town hall.
Rose Gill Hospital in Rabbit Lake is a historic hospital.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Radville is a historic bank.
Radville Senior Citizen's Club in Radville is a historic club.
Raymore Pioneer Museum in Raymore is a historic museum.
Future Museum Site in Regina Beach is a historic site.
Rocanville and District Museum Site in Rocanville is a historic museum.
Rocanville Farmers Building in Rocanville is a historic building.
Symons Metalworkers Company Limited in Rocanville is a historic business.
Lions Community Hall in Rosthern is a historic hall.
National Hotel in Rosthern is a historic hotel.
Rosthern Mennonite Heritage Museum in Rosthern is a historic museum.
Rosthern Post Office in Rosthern is a historic post office.
Town Office and Library in Rosthern is a historic building.
Grand Hotel in Shaunavon is a historic hotel.
Shaunavon Courthouse at 401 Third Street West in Shaunavon is a historic courthouse.
Shaunavon Hotel in Shaunavon is a historic hotel.
Hazel Ridge School in Shellbrook is a historic school.
Rural Municipality Office in Simpson is a historic municipal office.
Southey's First Original Classroom School in Southey is a historic school.
Reynold Rapp Residence in Spalding is a historic home.
St. Brieux Museum in St. Brieux is a historic museum.
Golden Age Club Buildings in Star City are historic club buildings.
Town Office in Star City is a historic town office.
315 Main Street in Stoughton is a historic building.
Old Municipal Office in Strasbourg is a historic municipal office.
Old School (Teacherage) in Strasbourg is a historic school.
Strasbourg and District Museum in Strasbourg is a historic museum.
Strongfield Cenotaph in Strongfield is a historic monument.
Sturgis Station House Museum in Sturgis is a historic museum.
C.P.R Dam in Swift Current is a historic dam.
Central School in Swift Current is a historic school.
Court House in Swift Current is a historic courthouse.
First United Church in Swift Current is a historic church.
Former Lyric Theatre in Swift Current is a historic theatre.
Main Building No. 75 in Swift Current is a historic building.
Powley House in Swift Current is a historic home.
Swift Current Mennonite Heritage Village in Swift Current is a historic village.
Old CIBC Building in Turtleford is a historic bank.
The old Val Marie Elevator in Val Marie is a historic grain elevator.
Vibank Convent in Vibank is a historic convent.
Old Bank of Commerce in Vonda is a historic bank.
Vonda Rink in Vonda is a historic rink.
Wadena Glass & Mye Signs in Wadena is a historic business.
Wadena Town Office in Wadena is a historic town office.
Cenotaph Site in Waldron is a historic monument.
Commercial Hotel in Wapella is a historic hotel.
Old Town Hall in Wapella is a historic town hall.
Warman Senior Drop-In Centre in Warman is a historic centre.
Anahareo's Cabin, Building 35 in Prince Albert National Park is a historic cabin.
Assembly Hall in Waskesiu Lake is a historic hall.
Community Hall in Waskesiu Lake is a historic hall.
Golf Clubhouse Building 15 in Waskesiu Lake is a historic clubhouse.
Grey Owl's Cabin in Prince Albert National Park is a very famous historic cabin.
Nature Centre in Waskesiu Lake is a historic nature centre.
Superintendent's Garage, Building 22 in Waskesiu Lake is a historic garage.
Superintendent's Residence, Building 22 in Waskesiu Lake is a historic residence.
W. L. Mackenzie King Cottage, Building 23 in Waskesiu Lake is a historic cottage.
Warden's Headquarters / Visitor Information, Building 1 in Waskesiu Lake is a historic building.
South Gate Registration, Building 3 in Waskesiu Lake is a historic building.
Canadian Bank of Commerce National Historic Site of Canada in Watson is a very important historic bank.
Royal Bank of Canada Building in Wawota is a historic bank.
Wawota's Original Firehall in Wawota is a historic fire hall.
Harper's Store in Welwyn is a historic store.
Memorial Hall in Welwyn is a historic hall.
Moffet Residence in Weyburn is a historic home.
Old City Hall in Weyburn is a historic city hall.
Powell Residence in Weyburn is a historic home.
Signal Hill Arts Centre in Weyburn is a historic arts centre.
Soo Line Historical Museum in Weyburn is a historic museum.
T.C. Douglas Calvary Centre in Weyburn is a historic centre.
Weyburn Court House in Weyburn is a historic courthouse.
Weyburn Security Bank in Weyburn is a historic bank.
Masonic Hall in Whitewood is a historic hall.
Old Bank of Montreal in Whitewood is a historic bank.
R.M. of Willowdale No. 153 Municipal Office in Whitewood is a historic municipal office.
Rex Theatre in Whitewood is a historic theatre.
Ramsey Building in Wilkie is a historic building.
Wilkie and District Museum in Wilkie is a historic museum.
The Convent in Willow Bunch is a historic convent.
Banbury Residence in Wolseley is a historic home.
Magee House in Wolseley is a historic home.
Town Hall/Opera House in Wolseley is a historic town hall and opera house.
Wolseley Court House in Wolseley is a historic courthouse.
Wolseley Town Hall/Opera House in Wolseley is a historic town hall and opera house.
Wynyard Court House in Wynyard is a historic courthouse.
29 Myrtle Avenue in Yorkton is a historic home.
81 Second Avenue North in Yorkton is a historic building.
Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Building in Yorkton is a historic building.
Dulmage Homestead in Yorkton is a historic homestead.
Hudson's Bay Company Store in Yorkton is a historic store.
Old Land Titles Building in Yorkton is a historic building.
Yorkton Armoury in Yorkton is a historic armoury.
Yorkton Court House in Yorkton is a historic courthouse.
Yorkton Organic Milling Ltd. in Yorkton is a historic mill.

Important Historic Sites and Parks

Some historic places are not just buildings, but entire areas that played a big part in history.

Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site of Canada in Abernethy is a farm that shows how farming was done long ago.
Batoche National Historic Site of Canada in Batoche is a very important site where a famous battle took place.
Cumberland House Provincial Park in Cumberland House is a historic park.
Battle of Duck Lake National Historic Site of Canada in Duck Lake marks a significant battle site.
Ernest Lindner Studio on Fairy Island in Emma Lake was an artist's studio.
Esterhazy Flour Mill in Esterhazy is a historic mill.
Battle of Tourond's Coulee / Fish Creek National Historic Site of Canada in Fish Creek is a historic battle site.
Fleming Grain Elevator in Fleming is a historic grain elevator.
Fleming Lake of the Woods Grain Elevator National Historic Site of Canada in Fleming is a very important historic grain elevator.
Fort Qu'Appelle National Historic Site of Canada in Fort Qu'Appelle is a historic fort.
Frenchman Butte National Historic Site of Canada in Frenchman Butte is a historic battle site.
Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Site of Canada in Maple Creek is a very important historic site.
Steele Narrows National Historic Site of Canada in Loon Lake is a historic battle site.
Fort Walsh National Historic Site of Canada in Merryflat is a very important historic fort.
Fort Livingstone National Historic Site of Canada in Pelly is a historic fort.
Fort Pelly National Historic Site of Canada in Pelly is a historic fort.
Battle of Cut Knife Hill National Historic Site of Canada in Poundmaker Reserve is a very important historic battle site.
Gray Burial Site National Historic Site of Canada in Swift Current is a very important historic burial site.
Doukhobors at Veregin National Historic Site of Canada in Veregin is a historic site related to the Doukhobor community.
Veregin Doukhobor Prayer Home in Veregin is a historic prayer home.
Seager Wheeler's Maple Grove Farm National Historic Site of Canada in Rosthern is a historic farm.
Hickson - Maribelli Lakes Pictographs Protected Area in Northern Saskatchewan Administration District is a protected area with ancient rock art.
Battleford Trail Wheel Rut Area in Swift Current shows old wagon tracks.
Stable, Building 6 in Reno is a historic stable.