North Battleford City Overview
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North Battleford, in the Heart of Canada's Old Northwest, is a distinctive community, with very rich history that has created a unique and exciting destination.

The Battlefords is the gateway to Northwest Saskatchewan's land of outdoor adventure. When you look at a map, you will see that in the Battlefords two rivers converge, the Battle River which flows from the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and the mighty North Saskatchewan River which rises in the midst of the Rockies near Jasper, Alberta. Before the advent of white man, the Battle River was known as the "Fighting River" which marked the boundary between Blackfoot and Cree Territory.

Recorded history reveals that the first fur trading post was established here in 1785, a telegraph line in 1874, a North West Mounted Police headquarters in 1876, the Capital of the North West Territories in 1877, and the first newspaper west of Winnipeg in 1878.

In 1905, North Battleford came into being when the CNR built a railroad on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River. This was the fastest growing centre in the west, incorporated as a village in 1906, a town in 1907 and a city in 1913.

The Battlefords is the crossroads for the Yellowhead Highway Route with four other highways, No. 4, 26, 29 and 40. The Battlefords are diverse communities ranging from professional services to wholesale distribution, manufacturing industries to local businesses. This area extends into the far Northwestern part of the province, west to the Alberta border, south into the very heart of the grain belt and a 60-70 mile radius to the east.

The Battlefords are a four season destination. History comes alive through Fort Battleford National Historic Site and the Western Development Museum. Cultural enthusiasts show their stuff in the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival, Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo, Northwest Territorial Days, and Those Were The Days. For those who love the outdoors, the Battlefords has golf courses, swimming pools, lakes, tennis courts, plus other outdoor activities in the summer and winter.

The North Battlefords offer a blend of sophistication, service, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere to ensure the enjoyment of your entire visit. The community boasts an abundance of meeting facilities, exciting attractions, and a variety of restaurants and shops.Friendly attentive service, unobtrusive efficiency, and a little extra courtesy and consideration are the hallmarks of genuine prairie hospitality.

A wise man once said that we can only understand our future by understanding our history. The Battlefords' history has had more news written about it than most communities in Western Canada. This history has not been lost but has been carefully preserved to assure a firm foundation for its future. The Battlefords has truly become a "Destination Point" for business and tourism.

North Battleford Saskatchewan has great opportunities for sport tournaments of all kinds. Sport tourism is a part of North Battleford Saskatchewan and it features a wide variety of sport tournament opportunities.