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Family routes: Saskatchewan

By Dee Van Dyk

Visit historic sites or get back to nature in this Prairie province.
From modern sustainable living to National Historic Sites

Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site
If you're in the Qu'Appelle Valley near Fort Qu'Appelle, head a little further east to the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site for a closer look at life in the good old days.

Craik Sustainable Living Project
Located between Regina and Saskatoon is the town of Craik, known for its Sustainable Living Project. The project was launched in 2001, and is well worth the tour of Craik's demonstration "green" building featuring a range of green energy technologies, alternative construction design, and ecological water and waste handling.

Moose Jaw
Take the fun underground in Moose Jaw, where the Tunnels of Moose Jaw give visitors a glimpse into the hideouts of the bootleggers and bandits of the Roaring '20s. And don't be surprised if you run into Public Enemy Number One: Al Capone.

Relax after your clash with the notorious underworld with a decadent trip to the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, a four-and-a-half-star resort where you can soak in mineral-rich thermal waters. It's within walking distance of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw.

Must try: Hopkin's Dining Parlour
Dine at Hopkin's Dining Parlour, a three-story mansion built in 1905 and now a Designated Heritage Site. Go for the Victorian decor and antique furnishings; stay for the prime rib and wings.

Last stop: Claybank/Wilcox
The Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site
From clay to kiln, see how bricks were made in the early 20th century -- this National Historic Site has been around since 1912 and is North America's most intact brick factory from that period.

Hockey fans will want to check out the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, one-time home to more than 90 NHL players.

For more information on what to see and do in this Prairie province, take a virtual trip to:

Tourism Regina
Tourism Saskatchewan
Tunnels of Moose Jaw
Tourism Moose Jaw
Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site
Doukhobor Dugout House
Craik Sustainable Living Project
Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site

Where are you going this summer? Discuss your travel plans with other readers in our forums!

Image courtesy Doukhobor Dugout House

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