Come and play with us in our backyard! Welcome to Lake Diefenbaker, referred to by many as, The Jewel of the Prairies and Saskatchewan’s ‘Great Lake’; it is our home and we want to invite you to stay with us on your next vacation.

Let this be your travel guide around our beautiful lake. Begin your adventure on the south side of the Lake at Riverhurst, discovering the history and beauty of the area; wind your way around Diefenbaker travelling east to Central Butte where community hospitality shines; then north on to Elbow where you will discover the perfect lake-side retreat. While in Outlook, view the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley atop the SkyTrail, Canada’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge; then move onto the Whitecap Dakota First Nations to swing your clubs or try your luck. Begin your journey down the west side of Lake Diefenbaker by stopping in at Macrorie for all of your weekend supplies; pop in at Gardiner Dam and learn about one of the world’s largest earth-filled dams; then head east of Birsay to Hitchcock’s Bay for your perfect group vacation. Doubling back east to Lucky Lake you will discover your sense of spirit; delve deeper into the rolling Coteau Hills near Beechy and explore the Sandcastles; and finally, end your expedition on the sandy beaches at the Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park.
New discoveries are around every corner, and we want you to feel at home while vacationing with us! See you at the Lake!

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Central Butte is a small town of approximatley 500 people. It is located at the junction of highway #19 and #42, which is about 1 1/2 hour drive from Saskatoon or Regina. Approximatley a twenty-five minute drive from Central Butte will take you to Palliser Regional Park situated on the south side of Lake Diefenbaker or Douglas Provincial Park and Elbow recreation site situated on the north side of Lake Diefenbaker.

The town's quiet family oriented setting offers modern affordable housing in close proximity to Lake Diefenbaker.

Consider making Central Butte your summer and/or retirement home.

For further information please contact Central Butte Town Office. Phone: (306)-796-2288 or FAX: (306)-796-4627 Website: www.centralbutte.ca

Come to Elbow and experience the unspoiled beauty of Lake Diefenbaker. Whether it's a day trip or a week's vacation, we're sure you'll enjoy our little village. The miles of secluded beach are perfect for that quiet, relaxing get away,and the massive lake provides enough playground for every water enthusiast. Hike through the sand dunes, or amble along the shores admiring the ever-changing landscapes.

Play a round of golf on our 18 hole Championship Golf Course or perhaps a round of mini-golf with the kids. Admire the boats in our Marina, home of the Lake Diefenbaker Yacht Club, or maybe even rent a boat and try your luck fishing. The clean, clear lake is home to 27 varieties of fish, and is great for swimming and all watersports. Numerous annual events are listed in the events guide, from ball tournaments to the annual outdoor rodeo.

Full range accommodations from camping in Tufts Bay Campground to luxurious condos are available. Take a walk down main street and browse in the interesting shops.

For more information on visting Elbow contact (306)-854-2277 or visit their website at www.elbowsask.com

Outlook is located just one hour south of Saskatoon and a short 35-minute drive to sparkling Lake Diefenbaker and is situated at top the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. Outlook is also home to the SkyTrail, Canada's Longest Pedestrian Bridge spanning 3000 feet across and 150 feet high. The Outlook & District Regional Park is home to the Riverview Golf Club, a junior size Olympic Swimming Pool, 60 electrified campsites, many walking trails all situated along the rivers banks.

Outlook offers a large and varied array of services, a selection so large and unique it rivals that of many cities in Saskatchewan. A Hospital, Medical Clinic, Dental Office, Optometrist, 2 High Schools, Elementary School; Outlook has become a powerful community within the district and within the province. Outlook has many accommodations ranging from hotels, motels, campground and bed and breakfasts. The community has plenty of restaurants, excellent shopping with late night shopping on Thursday nights.

The Outlook & District Heritage Museum, Canada Saskatcheawan Irrigation Diversification Centre and the wonderful murals and art pieces throughout the community are a great place to spend your day.

For more information on visiting Outlook contact (306)-867-8663 or visit www.town.outlook.sk.ca

http://www.saskparks.net Danielson Provincial Park Stretch out, relax and enjoy the freedom of Danielson Provincial Park. Our big attraction is naturally Lake Diefenbaker. The park provides access to the lake's north end.

Water sport possibilities are just about endless. Enjoy our large sandy beaches and excellent fishing. Danielson owes its existence to Gardiner Dam, which in the mid 60's gave birth to Lake Diefenbaker, one of the finest bodies of freshwater on the prairies. This recreation park, officially opened in 1971., spans both shores of Lake Diefenbaker adjacent to the dam.

Stop by the Visitor Centre on the west side of the dam, which includes extensive interpretive exhibits of the area. Check out the spillway. Then go for a hike to observe the abundant wildlife in the eastern section of the park.

Website: http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/Danielson Phone: (306) 857-5500 or (306) 854 6266

Douglas Provincial Park

Meet your friends on the shores of clean, clear Lake Diefenbaker, Saskatchewan's "Great Lake". This natural environment park is a prairie oasis featuring access to kilometres of natural sand beaches, massive inland sand dunes, native prairie, and secluded campsites hidden in a lush aspen forest. If you enjoy a good walk, try one of our hiking trails.

Have a safe and enjoyable vacation. Our well trained and informed parks personnel will give you superior, friendly treatment with a smile. They can answer any questions about their park, from check out times to where the washrooms are.

Website: http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/Douglas Phone: (306) 854-6266

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park

Steep rugged hills, razorback ridges, wooded coulees, and the expansive waters of Lake Diefenbaker await you in this historic river crossing in the Great Southwest. Breath taking vistas, native grassland speckled with wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife are encountered throughout the South Saskatchewan River Valley. This natural environment park is a prairie oasis, straddling the western end of Lake Diefenbaker. If you enjoy swimming, fishing, windsurfing, camping, hiking wildlife viewing or history, this park is for you!

While in the park, take time to visit historic Goodwin House Visitor Centre, to view the many natural and historical exhibits. Hike the interpretive Coulee Trail to observe nature through a diverse range of pristine landscapes. Wildlife such as antelope, mule deer and white-tail deer are abundant throughout the park.

Website: http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/SaskatchewanLanding
Phone: (306) 375-5525 (year around) or (306) 375-5527 (campground – summer only)

Chief Whitecap led the Dakota people to the Saskatchewan area in the early 1860’s to escape political turmoil in Minnesota. Today, about ½ of the more than 500 Whitecap Dakota members live on the Whitecap Reserve. Chief Darcy Bear and his Council have created financial stability and accountable governance capacity including community and economic sustainability plans. They have adopted their own Land Code under the First Nation Land Management Act and developed a set of legislative tools that are attractive and familiar to investors.

Whitecap is spending approximately $12 million to install new water and sewer services; upgrade electrical, natural gas and communication services; and improve its network of roads.

Whitecap has zoned 1,000 acres of the reserve lands for commercial development and completed a master development plan that includes the Dakota Dunes Casino and Resort and the 18-hole championship Dakota Dunes Golf Links course, named “Best New Canadian Course, 2005” by Golf Digest magazine.

Future plans include additional golf holes, a hotel and spa; resort residential; a campground and retail services. This ongoing development is testament to what can be achieved with committed leadership, a well thought out plan, and beneficial partnerships.

Website: http://whitecap.myabitat.net/ Phone: (306) 477-0908

Let's highlight the destinations in the region that are proud supporters of Lake Diefenbaker Tourism!