Wakaw Heritage Museum

Wakaw Heritage Museum Small town heritage museum in Wakaw, Saskatchewan. Open seasonally from July 1 to Labour Day.

Feeling bored on a sunny or rainy afternoon? 🌞🌧Come stop by Wakaw's Heritage Museum on its last days! Enjoy and discover...
08/30/2024

Feeling bored on a sunny or rainy afternoon? 🌞🌧

Come stop by Wakaw's Heritage Museum on its last days! Enjoy and discover Diefenbaker's Law Office and the Bonne Madone one-room schoolhouse.📒🔍
Our final day this summer is Sunday! Open from 11-4.

In the late 1940s, construction began on a two-storey building that would soon be known as Wakaw School. The grand new b...
08/18/2024

In the late 1940s, construction began on a two-storey building that would soon be known as Wakaw School. The grand new building boasted seven classrooms, several washrooms, and office and storage space, a vast improvement from the one or two-room schools of the days before. 📒✏️

After its opening in 1950, the school operated for 32 years before being acquired by the Wakaw Heritage Society with plans to turn it into the Wakaw Heritage Museum. 🔍

Today we had kids club stop by for a visit!🖍🌈The kids explored the museum downstairs this afternoon while completing a f...
08/15/2024

Today we had kids club stop by for a visit!🖍🌈

The kids explored the museum downstairs this afternoon while completing a fun scavenger hunt! They discovered interesting artifacts, some had never seen before.

Unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye to the little ones as this was our last kid's club day. We had so much fun hanging out, until next year!💗

Wakaw Rec Centre following its construction, circa 1964
08/15/2024

Wakaw Rec Centre following its construction, circa 1964

Wakaw Lake has always been one of Wakaw's greatest attractions, with a large percentage of the appeal coming from the Wa...
08/13/2024

Wakaw Lake has always been one of Wakaw's greatest attractions, with a large percentage of the appeal coming from the Wakaw Lake Regional Park.

The first steps toward a regional park were taken in 1960 when the government of Saskatchewan introduced the Regional Parks Program, which intended to create more recreational facilities in Saskatchewan. By 1963, Wakaw proposed the program's benefits to nearby municipalities and villages, leading to the creation of the Wakaw Lake Regional Park Authority in 1965. With this, the spark was set and dozens of hard-working volunteers cleared many acres of soon-to-be parkland. In the years following the grand opening in 1970, the park has been enjoyed by thousands of visitors each summer, all thanks to the action and labour taken by numerous groups, volunteers, and workers throughout the years.

Our most recent Kids Club day was a blast! 🥳The kids enjoyed a fun-filled day drawing and exploring artifacts in our Bon...
08/03/2024

Our most recent Kids Club day was a blast! 🥳

The kids enjoyed a fun-filled day drawing and exploring artifacts in our Bonne Madone room, surrounded by many items from long ago. 💼
If you look through the west windows of Bonne Madone room you can see their beautiful artwork on display for all to see.

Did you know that Wakaw was once home to a prime minister?After studying law in Saskatoon, a young John Diefenbaker buil...
07/31/2024

Did you know that Wakaw was once home to a prime minister?

After studying law in Saskatoon, a young John Diefenbaker built an office and began practice in Wakaw. Eventually, Diefenbaker moved to Prince Albert where he gained the acclaim and support of the conservative party. He then served as Canada's prime minister from 1957 to 1963 but never forgot about Wakaw. Diefenbaker would return to Wakaw a few times, most notably to the 1978 homecoming where a plaque and replica office were unveiled in his honour.

Wakaw has always been a town that loves hockey, and the need for a rink has been forever present in our community. 🏒Waka...
07/20/2024

Wakaw has always been a town that loves hockey, and the need for a rink has been forever present in our community. 🏒

Wakaw's first open-air hockey rink opened in 1915 and hosted many competitive games between Wakaw and nearby communities. Eventually, the yearning for hockey outgrew the humble outdoor rink leading to the Wakaw Memorial Rink Association petitioning for the creation of a covered rink. Since its completion in 1952, the Wakaw Jubilee Arena has been stewarding talent, community, and fun for all to enjoy. 🏒

🎥 Did you know that Wakaw used to have a movie theatre? Originally built and operated by Steve Hryniuk in 1951, the thea...
07/17/2024

🎥 Did you know that Wakaw used to have a movie theatre?

Originally built and operated by Steve Hryniuk in 1951, the theatre seated 300 people and was located right across from the post office. In July of 1953 it was burnt down from a fire of unknown origin, however it was rebuilt that following fall and bought by the Wakaw Lion's club where it ran until 1983.⭐️

Recognize the view? 🔎Taken in 1965 and published in the Wakaw recorder, this photo of 1st street south offers a unique ...
07/12/2024

Recognize the view? 🔎

Taken in 1965 and published in the Wakaw recorder, this photo of 1st street south offers a unique view of Wakaw's past businesses. You may notice some building changes, such as the Co-op which is has since been replaced by Alibi Vodka's facility, and some similarities, such as Bank of Montréal building which now houses Uncle Barley's Vietnamese restaurant. Do you recognize any other buildings?

⚠️Attention⚠️This summer a large portion of the Wakaw Heritage Museum will be CLOSED for necessary repairs. While this p...
07/07/2024

⚠️Attention⚠️

This summer a large portion of the Wakaw Heritage Museum will be CLOSED for necessary repairs. While this part of our facility undergoes renovations, the adjacent Diefenbaker Law Office and Bonne Madone Room will remain open. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the main building.

July Hours:
📆Wednesdays - Sundays
⏰11am - 4pm

Address

316 1st Street South
Wakaw, SK
S0K4P0

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+13062334296

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