Features remains of the village of Batoche, trenches and riflepits used by the North West Field Force, Caron Senior Farmhouse, St. Antoine de Padoue church and rectory restored to 1896. The rebellion of 1885 was fought between Canadian government forces and the Metis under Louis Riel at Batoche. Wanuskewin is a National Historic Site, and it is one of the main touristic attractions in Saskatchewan. Ongoing archeological excavations indicate more than 6000 years of habitation. It has a visitor centre overlooking the beautiful valley, interpreting the history and culture of the Northern Plains Indians.
Self guiding trails take the visitor past a medicine wheel, buffalo jumps, tipi rings.
The visitor centre contains a restaurant, a gift shop and an art gallery. On all of our excursions, mosquitoes are provided free of charge. But fortunately, since they have invented what they call 'mosquito oil' you can smell them from afar. Saskatoon is a bird's paradise. Also, if you have frequent walks on the river, you will be sure to see beavers, in the middle of the city.