Kandahar

Kandahar is a small organized hamlet situated near Big Quill Lake in southeastern Saskatchewan. The settlement occupies rural land in a region shaped by salt water lakes and grassland terrain.

Canadian Pacific Railway executives named the settlement in the late 19th century to commemorate a British military victory in Afghanistan. The name reflects the railway company's practice of honoring distant conflicts and imperial history.

The initial settlers of the Kandahar district came from Iceland or had Icelandic heritage, with many arriving from the Argyle settlement in Manitoba.

The hamlet is situated on private residential land in a sparsely populated area. Visitors should come prepared as services and facilities are limited in this rural setting.

The area's early settlers traced their roots to Iceland or had strong Icelandic heritage, with many families originating from the Argyle settlement in Manitoba. This Nordic background shaped the community's founding generation.

Location: Saskatchewan

Shares border with: Quill Lake

GPS coordinates: 51.75810,-104.36200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52