Saskatchewan Highway 49 - Major Attractions

Major Attractions

Highway 49 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks.

• The original Kelvington Canadian National Railway CN station, was constructed in 1922, has been declared a heritage property.
• Kelvington 9-hole Golf Course is located just to the south of the Town of Kelvington.
• Hockey Cards billboard is a Canadian roadside attraction near Kelvington, Canada’s hockey Factory
• Timberline Outfitting near Norquary, SK and Riel Bosse Outfitting and Guiding near Kelvington, Sk are available for hunting trips.
• Norquay Campground is located near the town centre of Norquay
• Crystal Lake is just south of the Highway 9 South and Highway 49 junction near Stenen
• Crystal Lake 9 holes Municipal Golf Course, looked after by Stenen, Saskatchewan.
• Lac La course is just south of the Highway 8 South and Highway 49 junction near Pelly
• Just north of Highway 49 by 8 miles is the Sturgis & District Regional Park located on Lady Lake. This park provides fishing, camping, and swimming activities.
• Ketchen Lake Bible Camp is located just to the north of Highway 49 between Ketchen, and Preeceville.
• Preeceville Museum features both Ukrainian and Scandinavian ethnic history along with local pioneer history.
• Preeceville Picnic Area is located just east of Preeceville, a nice stop on a long highway journey for a rest.
• Preeceville Wildlife Association Campground is located just north of the town of Preeceville with hiking trails to Annie Laurie Lake and a new beach there.
• Preeceville hosts a plethora of events.
  • Western Days features Gymkana, Chariots, Chuck Wagons, Country Dance, as well as Slow-pitch and fastball tournaments
  • Mushers Rendezvous features sled dog races
  • Lions Trade Show showcasing economic highlights.
  • Rockin @ The River outdoor concert.
  • Preeceville Pats Hockey Team.
• Sturgis hosts Saskatchewan's Largest One Day Sports & Rodeo
• Bucking Horse and Rider statue is a large Canadian roadside attraction is located in Rodeo Falls Park along Highway 49.
• Sturgis Ski Hill on the north of town provides a ski lift as well as ski chalet.
• Assiniboine River runs through Sturgis.
• The Sturgis Museum is located in the old CNR Station station which has been relocated on the Assiniboine River Valley a block south of Highway 9/49. This museum features pioneer artifacts as well as local arrowheads.

• Fort Pelly-Livingstone Museum features the local areas vibrant Royal Northwest Mounted Police history. The original fort was entitled Fort Livingstone or (Swan River Barracks) located on the forks of Swan River and Snake Creek and is designated as a heritage site.
• The Snake pits featuring Garter Snakes are located just north of Pelly, Saskatchewan.
• Fort Pelly Livingstone museum located in the Village of Pelly