New Features and Developments at Batoche National Historic Site in 2015

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May 27, 2015 – Batoche National Historic Site, Saskatchewan – Parks Canada

Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon–Humbolt, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today highlighted visitor experiences during the 2015 season at Batoche National Historic Site.

An exciting new feature at the site is the Batoche shuttle. This 48-passenger vehicle will make it easier for visitors to explore the grounds, and provide easier access to some of the more remote parts of the site such as the East Village.

Batoche’s Kidfest returns this year, providing a family-fun filled day of activities including bouncy castles, archery, face painting, airbrush tattoos, a petting zoo and much more. Other activities include exploring the site’s hiking trails or discovering the secrets of Batoche and earning a souvenir Batoche Geocoin in a brand new geocaching program for all ages.

Batoche National Historic Site is open Monday to Friday from May 18 until June 30. During the summer, the site is open seven days a week until Labour Day, September 7. Beginning on September 8, it is once again open Monday to Friday right up to season closing on October 9.

Quick Facts

The Batoche Shuttle is an open-sided vehicle that can transport up to 48 visitors at a time on a trip of discovery around Batoche. Ride over to the East Village where Louis Riel’s provisional government of Saskatchewan was headquartered or check out the garden at the Caron Home.
New developments at the East Village at Batoche National Historic Site, provide a picnic and fire pit area as well as access to the site’s new dock on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. Visitors can access the area by car or with the new shuttle.
An iconic tourist attraction, Batoche National Historic Site has recently introduced a variety of new programs and activities aimed at families. Saturday July 4th marks the return of Kidfest, a family oriented event with numerous activities for all ages, including bouncy castles, wagon rides, family entertainment and games.
The site offers a “Journey Through Time” experience where visitors can hear the site’s stories told by knowledgeable staff in period costume playing the characters who once called this land home. Visitors can talk to Métis settlers and help them out with chores on the homestead.
Batoche National Historic Site displays the remains of the village of Batoche on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. It was the site of the last major battle in the Northwest Resistance of 1885 and encompasses approximately 2,000 acres of trails, historic buildings, riverfront and picnic areas.

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“Our Government is committed to commemorating the important events that helped forge our nation. Projects such as the new Batoche shuttle will open up this cultural treasure to all visitors, enabling them to enjoy and discover the site, allowing them to immerse themselves in the Métis experience - past, present and future.”
- Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon–Humbolt

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Office of the Minister of the Environment
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Lisa Leuty
Public Relations & Communications Officer
Parks Canada
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