Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw sits along the river of the same name in the southern center of the province and spreads with a rectangular street grid across the Canadian prairie. The community connects residential neighborhoods with older brick buildings in the center and several parks along the river.

The Canadian Pacific Railway line reached this area in 1881 and turned the settlement into a trade hub for grain and livestock across Saskatchewan. Before the railway, Indigenous communities used this area along the river as a winter camp.

The Western Development Museum preserves agricultural machinery, transport equipment, and everyday objects across four floors that illustrate life on the prairies. Visitors walk through exhibits featuring steam locomotives, harvest machines, and carriages used by early settlers.

The community offers several recreation centers for sports and swimming, including the Kinsmen Sportsplex, Yara Centre, and Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool, which operate throughout the year. Visitors also find walking trails along the river and parks for strolling.

The Canadian air force base hosts the Snowbirds, an aerobatic squadron of nine aircraft that performs across North America in summer. Pilots from around the world train here in red training aircraft often seen above the town.

Location: Saskatchewan

Inception: 1903

Website: https://moosejaw.ca

GPS coordinates: 50.39333,-105.55194

Latest update: December 18, 2025 04:09