BATTLEFORD RIVER VALLEY

Sun setting or rising over a river with a bridge in the foreground, silhouetted trees, and a large bright sun near the horizon.

The Town of Battleford and City of North Battleford, known as the Battlefords, are beautifully situated atop either side of the North Saskatchewan River Valley in northwest Saskatchewan. Lending additional charm to this area is the Battle River that converges with the North Saskatchewan River just south of Battleford. The Battlefords are blessed with a river valley system rich in natural and cultural heritage resources. Since prehistoric times, the North Saskatchewan and Battle Rivers have attracted hunters, gatherers, farmers, and settlers. The river valleys have provided a means of transportation, a critical source of water, and sources of food and shelter. This attraction has also been evident for a wide variety of wildlife species, many of which may still be found in the area

Finlayson Island is located on the North Saskatchewan River between the arched bridges connecting North Battleford with Battleford.  The island has a variety of nature trails and is a great place to hike, cross-country ski, or picnic.  The wide variety of flora and fauna make it a unique recreational opportunity for all to enjoy.  

BATTLEFORD RIVER VALLEY CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address

Parks Department

c/o City of North Battleford

PO Box 460, 1291 101st St.

North Battleford, SK

S9A 2Y6

Physical Address

Battleford River Valley King Hill Look Out

801 River Valley Drive

North Battleford, SK

S9A 2X5

Michelle Horncastle

InnovationPlex General Manager

306-445-1746

mhorncastle@cityofnb.ca

Gordon Whitton

Parks and Arena Manager

306-445-9433

gwhitton@cityofnb.ca

City Hall Switchboard

306-445-1700

SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITES

A pelican catching fish in a calm river with green trees in the background.
Silhouette of a playground slide and ladder on a green background.
Restroom sign with a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, separated by a vertical line, on a green background.
Sign indicating accessible restroom for men, women, and wheelchair users.
Black stylized picnic table icon on a bright green background.
Silhouette icons of a barbecue grill and a campfire against a green background.
Hiking trail sign with a black silhouette of a person carrying a backpack and using a walking stick on a green background.
Simple black stick figure swinging a golf club on a lime green background.
Silhouette of a person fishing, sitting on a box, with a fishing rod and a fish hanging at the end of the line, against a green background.
Icon of a person riding a bicycle, depicted with black silhouette on a green background.
Skateboarder icon with black figure riding skateboard on green background.
Silhouette of a person cross-country skiing on a green background.
A black silhouette illustration of a person wearing a helmet, running on skis over snow, set against a green background.
Silhouette of a person kayaking on water with green background
Silhouette of a bird in flight against a bright green background.
Green background with a black speech bubble containing a lime green 'i' symbol for information.

MAPS AND DOCUMENTS

Sign indicating the entrance to Finlayson Island and Kiwanis Nature Trail, with additional trail information signs visible in the background, surrounded by leafless trees and grass.

PARK PARTNERS

Our agency parks often partner with other organizations for a variety of reasons. Some utilize the recreational areas for their groups, some operate businesses within the park, while others assist us with programming and conservation. Here are some of the Park Partners for the Battleford River Valley in North Battleford.

A river winding through a lush landscape during sunset, with the sky painted in orange and yellow hues and a white vehicle parked by the shore.

Photo Credit: G. Katerynych