RECREATION AND TOURISM
Recreation in the municipality revolves around local, district, and regional programs. As well as local recreation opportunities, the Rural Municipality of Blanshard belongs to the Midwest Recreation District, the Daly-Saskatchewan Recreation District and the Midwest Tourism District.
Oak River – Cardale
- Sport and Community Clubs, Service Groups and Organizations
- Minor Baseball and Hockey (Tri-Town)
- Recreational Adult Hockey
- Oak River Dodgers Baseball ( MSBL)
- Mens, Ladies, and Mixed Curling
- Youth Groups (4-H, etc.)
- Service Groups and Organizations (WI, UCW, Seniors, Royal Canadian Legion #150)
Midwest Recreation District serves the area of the Town of Hamiota, and the Rural Municipalities of Hamiota, Blanshard, Miniota, and Woodworth.Working closely together, the Facility Foreman and Recreation Director provide facility management to the Hamiota & District Sports Complex, Hamiota Aquatic Centre and Hamiota Municipal Park. Programs are determined annually and promoted throughout the district.
Recreation Facilities within the Midwest and Daly-Saskatchewan Recreation Districts
HAMIOTA
Hamiota & District
Sports Complex
Hamiota Aquatic Centre
Hamiota Municipal Campground
Hamiota Municipal Park
Hamiota Community Centre
Hamiota Golf Club
Hamiota Tennis Courts
Agricultural Barns
Beach Volleyball Court
Equestrian Riding Arena
Playground
Pitlockery Trail
Chumah Trail
BEULAH
Beulah Community Hall
CARDALE
Cardale Arena
Cardale Ball Diamonds
CRANDALL
Community Hall
DECKER
Decker Riding Ring (Equestrian)
Decker Skating Arena
ISABELLA
Isabella Community Hall
KENTON
Kenton Arena
(skating & curling)
Kenton Ball Park
Kenworth Beach
Kenton Lawn Bowling
Kenton Tennis Courts
MINIOTA
Miniota Community Hall
Miniota Community
Recreation Centre
(curling, skating)
Miniota Drop-In Centre
Miniota Golf Club
Miniota Gun Club
Miniota Sports Grounds
Hooper’s Lake and Campground
OAK RIVER
Oak River Memorial Arena
(curling, skating,
ball diamonds)
Oak River Driving Range
Oak River Nature Trail
RAPID CITY
Rapid City Golf Course
Rapid City Beach and Camping
Rapid City Arena (Skating)
RIVERS
Rivers Community Gardens
Rivers Curling Club
Riverdale Golf and Country Club
Rivers Soccer Pitch
Rivers Ball Diamonds
Lake Wahtopanah Provincial Park
Aspen Trail
MidWest Tourism District
Chairperson: Larry Oakden (204) 764-2847
Organized to promote the area encompassing the Rural Municipalities of Hamiota, Miniota, Blanshard, Woodworth and the Town of Hamiota. Festivals, special events, specialty farms, camping, museums, sporting facilities, cultural events, eco tourism, boating, fishing, hiking and more can be enjoyed within these boundaries.
LAKES AND RESORTS
SHOAL LAKE – BURLINGTON BEACH (30 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping, cottages
SALT LAKE (15 minutes)
Swimming, camping, cottages
ROSSMAN LAKE (45 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping, golf, cottages, food, restaurants
SANDY LAKE (45 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping, golf, cottages, food, gas, restaurants
KENTON DAM (15 minutes) – fishing, camping
ARROW LAKE (50 minutes) – fishing
STEWARTS LAKE (45 minutes) – fishing
SEECH LAKE (45 minutes) – fishing, camping
NATIONAL PARKS
RIDING MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK – Clear Lake, Lake Audy, Town of Wasagaming and more (60 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping, golf, hiking trails, cottages, food, gas, restaurants, bicycle & boat rentals
PROVINCIAL PARKS
ASESSIPPI PROVINCIAL PARK (75 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping
LAKE WAHTOPANAH – RIVERS LAKE (30 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping, cottages
SPRUCE WOODS PROVINCIAL PARK (95 minutes)
Swimming, fishing, camping, hiking trails, restaurants
MUSEUMS
HAMIOTA PIONEER MUSEUM
Located within Town limits, right next door to the Aquatic Centre
CLACK MUSEUM (20 minutes)
Located from Oak River 3 miles east, 3 miles south, 1 east and ½ mile south
CLEGG MUSEUM (20 minutes)
Located 2 ½ miles south of Arrow River
STILL MUSEUM (20 minutes)
Located in the hamlet of Isabela
ANNUAL EVENTS
OAK RIVER FAIR – JULY
RIVERS FAIR – JULY
DAUPHIN (120 minutes) – COUNTRYFEST
MINNEDOSA (45 minutes) – CLASSIC ROCK FESTIVAL
NEEPAWA (40 minutes) – LILY FESTIVAL
ACCOMMODATIONS
Oak River Inn ( Oak River )
Oak River Campground ( Oak River )