Moose Jaw

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Moose Jaw [1] is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a popular tourist destination and is located about 45 minutes west of the provincial capital of Regina. During prohibition in the 1920s, its proximity to the US border made it a popular destination for alcohol-starved Americans.

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[edit] By Plane

  • Regina International Airport[2]. The nearest commercial airport. It has four gates which handle flights to major centres in Canada as well as daily flights to/from Minneapolis, MN in the US via Northwest Airlines.
  • McEwen Airport

[edit] By Car

  • Moose Jaw is located on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1 in Saskatchewan) and is 45 minutes west of Regina.

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  • CFB Moose Jaw The Canadian Forces Base is located south of the city and is home to the Snowbirds, a team of plane pilots who perform "aerobatics" flight demonstration. The base is home to an annual airshow every July, headlined by the Snowbirds.
  • Mac the Moose Also located along the Trans-Canada Highway, Mac is a 10-meter tall cement moose. It is right next to the visitor imformation center.

[edit][add listing] Do

Moose Jaw Tunnels - a tourist destination. Offers two tours: that of Chinese railway workers and the legend of Al Capone.

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[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Hopkins Dining Parlour, 65 Athabasca St. West [3]

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort Hotel, 24 Fairford St. E. [4]
  • Prairie Oasis Tourist Complex, Hwy #1 & Thatcher Dr. E. [5]

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