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Wakamow Valley "the river of turns" Nestled along the Moose Jaw River, this beautiful treed valley offers natural wonders that please the senses. The valley is home to a wide variety of trees, plants and animals, everything from marsh land to cactus growth, as well as an ideal home to thousands of species of wildlife. Located only minutes away from the centre of Moose Jaw, Western Development Museum, Historical Murals, Crescent Park and adjacent to River Park Campground, Wakamow Valley offers recreation and respite for all visitors, from weary travellers to city dwellers. Wakamow is... a series of parks, each with their own distinct character - areas of recreation facilities, heritage education, conservation, environmental clean-up and special events. Our primary purpose is to restore and protect the natural beauty of the river valley and create a pleasant park for use by citizens and visitors alike. Established to rejuvenate public lands within a 365 hectare river valley. A Working Partnership... Through the combined efforts of the city, province and surrounding rural municipalities, along with generous charitable donations and volunteer participation, Wakamow has been able to bring the river valley parks to life. Our Volunteers... give freely of their time and talents in creating activities that increase the public's enjoyment of the river valley. Their efforts keep the valley developments progressing and indeed make it one of the jewels of the Canadian Prairie. Wakamow Offers... recreation facilities for individuals, families and groups, set in a beautiful natural environment. These facilities include picnic sites, barbecues, washrooms, shelter, fire pits and playgrounds. Throughout River Park, kilometers of paved trail provide a safe and scenic route for walking and cycling. Canoeing and rowing opportunities also abound at Plaxton's Lake and canoe launch at Connor Park. Nearby camping facilities exist within the river valley. Captain Jacks River Tours provides people with a unique opportunity to view the valley from a different prospective. Further information can be obtained by calling 693-6707. Entertaining Events... A variety of special events are presented by Wakamow and various community groups ranging from winter activities to summer theatre programs, from official park openings to community open houses and from education programs to socials. In delivering their events, Wakamow works to promote variety thereby allowing our community spirit to show through. Wakamow Encourages... people to learn more about the natural and cultural resources of our prairie region through the use of walking tours, signage and education programs. From daycare to university, Wakamow assists groups in improving their awareness of the environment and each individual's role in conserving heritage resources. Today... our parks have come to mean many things to many people. The most striking feature within the park is the way they are being developed to insure that any new improvements enhance the valley's natural environment. Wakamow strives to stabilize our grasslands and slopes, plant thousands of trees and protect our wildlife populations. To their ends, Wakamow has been generously supported by individuals, community groups such as Kiwanis, Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs, and businesses such as Trans-Canada Pipe Lines, Petro Canada, Clorox and Kalium Chemicals. Support has also been received from foundations such as The Devonion, Wildlife Habitat Canada and wildlife groups like the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association. Together we are determined to provide ongoing care and development for all our valley facilities. This will insure that the park will be there for the enjoyment of upcoming generations. Wakamow Means... the "turn" in Plains Cree. The name, pronounced WALK-A-MAW refers to the historic location in Kingsway Park where the river makes an abrupt turn from north to east. Early natives and settlers knew this area as the "elbow" or the "turn" of the Moose Jaw River. Our Logo... To mark the most historic area in the Moose Jaw River, a stylized representation of the river was selected as Wakamow's official logo. Information... on Wakamow Valley, a complete listing of events and charitable donation information can be obtained by contacting: Wakamow Valley P.O. Box 1266 276 Home Street East Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 4P9 Telephone: 1-306-692-2717 Fax:1-306-692-8188 Back to the Top Back to Attractions Home Page Contact Information| Events| Maps| Services Site Index| Tourism| What's New Home Contact Us| Search |