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'''Wood Mountain Regional Park''' is a conservation area in its natural state set aside for recreation located in southern area of [[Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]] on [[Saskatchewan Highway 18|Highway 18]]. Within the park are '''Rodeo Ranch Museum''', Homestead museum, Sitting Bull monument, Ball Diamonds, campsites, play area, concessions, swimming pool, hiking and bicycling trails. This is a local park administered by local funding.<ref>{{cite web |
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'''Wood Mountain Regional Park'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Regional Park |url=https://toponymes.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HAPMT|website=Canadian Geographical Names Database |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref> is a conservation and recreation area in its natural state set aside as a [[List of protected areas of Saskatchewan#Regional parks|regional park]] in south-western region of the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Saskatchewan]]. The park is set in the semi-arid [[Palliser's Triangle]] in an upland area called [[Wood Mountain Hills]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Plateau |url=https://esask.uregina.ca/entry/wood_mountain_plateau.jsp |website=The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan |publisher=University of Regina |access-date=25 September 2022}}</ref> It is in the [[Rural Municipality of Old Post No. 43]], {{convert|8|km}} south of the village of [[Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan|Wood Mountain]] along [[Saskatchewan Highway 18|Highway 18]]. |
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Adjacent to the southern boundary of Wood Mountain Regional Park is Wood Mountain Creek<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Creek |url=https://toponymes.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HATYI|website=Canadian Geographical Names Database |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref> and [[Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park |url=https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/314/wood-mountain-post-provincial-historic-park |website=Tourism Saskatchewan |publisher=Government of Saskatchewan |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref> Immediately to the west is [[Wood Mountain 160|Wood Mountain]] [[Indian reserve]] and to the east is the Wood Mountain Game Preserve ({{Coord|49.3001|-106.2839|display=inline}}). |
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Amenities and attractions within the park include the Rodeo Ranch Museum, Wood Mountain Stampede, Sitting Bull Monument, ball diamonds, campsites, concessions, swimming pool, and hiking and bicycling trails. This is a local park administered by local funding.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Regional Park |url=https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1638/wood-mountain-regional-park |website=Tourism Saskatchewan |publisher=Government of Saskatchewan |access-date=6 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |
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== History == |
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In 1874, the [[Boundary Commission Trail|Boundary Commission]], which was charged with surveying the [[Canada–United States border]], set up a depot on Wood Mountain Creek at the current location of Wood Mountain Regional Park. Later that year, the [[North-West Mounted Police]] (NWMP) on their [[March West]] to deal with the [[Cypress Hills Massacre]], bought the depot and used it to establish relations with local [[First Nations in Canada|First Nations]], patrol the border with the United States, and to police [[Canadian whisky|whisky]] traders, [[Horse theft|horse thieves]], and [[Cattle raiding|cattle rustlers]]. |
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The North West Mountain Police were sent to the '''Wood Mountain''' area to establish the Queen's Law in the frontier west of early Canada. It was the 1870s, and [[Sitting Bull]] had led his large [[Sioux]] tribe away from The [[Little Bighorn River|Little Big Horn]] after defeating Custer's incursion upon their native land. The Canadian government was concerned that the Sioux would cause problems, and charged Walsh of the NWMP with maintaining control of what amounted to Canada's first attempted peace keeping mission. Walsh succeeded, as he and Sitting Bull became close friends over the years, and there were never any serious problems caused by the American Indian settlers. Members of the tribe remain in the Wood Mountain area to this day, including several families who live on the [http://www.fsin.com/firstnations.html Wood Mountain First Nation]. |
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In 1876, Chief [[Sitting Bull]] led his 5,000-strong [[Lakota people|Lakota Sioux]] tribe away from the [[Little Bighorn River]] into the Wood Mountain Hills in Canada after defeating [[George Armstrong Custer|Custer]] at the [[Battle of the Little Bighorn]]. The Canadian government was concerned that the Sioux would cause problems, and charged [[James Morrow Walsh|James Walsh]] of the NWMP with maintaining control of what amounted to Canada's first attempted peace keeping mission. Walsh succeeded, as he and Sitting Bull became close friends over the years. In the neighbouring provincial park, there are two reconstructed buildings with [[Artifact (archaeology)|artefacts]] that tell the story of Walsh and Sitting Bull. Chief Sitting Bull and some of his people returned to the United States after five years while most stayed in the Wood Mountain area. In 1910, they were given their own [[Wood Mountain Lakota First Nation|Indian reserve]] and many of their descendants remain in the area to this day. |
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In 1890 the Wood Mountain Stampede was established, and it became an annual event held even through the World War years of 1914-1918 and 1939–1945, which has allowed it to attain the title of the longest-running annual rodeo in Canada. It is held each year, the second weekend in July. |
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The North-West Mounted Police closed Wood Mountain Post in 1883. Then, with the out-break of the [[North-West Rebellion]], it was re-opened in 1885. Two years later, the dilapidated buildings were abandoned and new buildings were constructed {{convert|300|m}} to the south-east, across Wood Mountain Creek (which is a tributary of [[Wood River (Saskatchewan)|Wood River]] via Lynthorpe Creek) and in the current [[Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park]]. The post operated at that location until it was permanently closed in 1918.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park |url=https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=3733 |website=Canada's Historic Places |publisher=Parks Canada |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref> |
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==Rodeo Ranch Museum== |
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The Rodeo Ranch Museum features exhibits about the [[Cowboy|cowboys]] and [[ranchers]] who settled the area in the 1880s. Exhibits include photographs, pioneer, rodeo and [[Western (genre)|Western]] artifacts. |
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== Attractions and amenities == |
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==Wood Mountain Post Historic Park== |
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Wood Mountain Regional Park is set in rolling hills and ranchland. There are several trails throughout the park, including one that leads to the provincial park. There is a heated swimming pool, a campground, museum, Bible camp,<ref>{{cite web |title=Camp Woodboia |url=https://saskcamps.ca/find-a-camp/listing/camp-woodboia/ |website=Saskatchewan Camps Association |access-date=6 October 2022}}</ref> and Canada's longest running rodeo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Attractions |url=https://woodmountainpark.ca/attractions/ |website=Wood Mountain Park |publisher=Wood Mountain Regional Park |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain |url=https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/wood-mountain/ |website=Regional Parks of Saskatchewan |publisher=Saskatchewan Regional Parks |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref> A monument to Chief Sitting Bull sits atop a hill overlooking the regional park, behind the museum. |
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Also known as Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park, the Historic Park is a partially restored 1870s [[military base|post]] of the [[North-West Mounted Police]] (NWMP). The two post buildings include displays about the history of the NWMP and its activities in the area, as well as the history of the [[Sioux]] tribe members and its chief [[medicine man]], [[Sitting Bull]], who came to the area after the 1876 [[Battle of the Little Bighorn]]. |
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=== Rodeo Ranch Museum === |
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A monument to Sitting Bull is located on a hill in the Regional Park. |
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The Rodeo Ranch Museum features exhibits about the [[cowboy]]s and [[ranchers]] who settled the area in the 1880s. Exhibits include photographs, pioneer, rodeo and [[Western (genre)|Western]] artefacts. The information centre for the East Block of [[Grasslands National Park]] is located in the museum. |
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=== Wood Mountain Stampede === |
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The Historic Park is administered by the provincial parks board and tourism, and is located near the Regional Park at {{coord|49|19|00|N|106|22|30|W|}}. |
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In 1890, the Wood Mountain Stampede was established by the [[North-West Mounted Police]] to promote sports and to celebrate the July 1 [[Dominion Day]] holiday. It became an annual event held every second weekend in July and is Canada's longest-running annual [[rodeo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede |url=https://woodmountainstampede.com/ |website=Wood Mountain Rodeo |access-date=6 October 2022}}</ref> |
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*[[History of Saskatchewan]] |
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Wood Mountain is a large area just east of the East Block of the Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan, which covers hundreds of square kilometers. Wood Mountain is a Mountain in the Grasslands National Park of Canada located at {{coord|49|14|00|N|106|30|00|W|}}. Whereas Wood Mountain Creek is located at 15-6-3-W3 or {{coord|49|29|00|N|106|21|00|W|}} and is in actuality a river. |
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*[[List of protected areas of Saskatchewan]] |
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*[[Tourism in Saskatchewan]] |
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== References == |
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===Wood Mountain Game Preserve=== |
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Wood Mountain Game Preserve is located at {{coord|49|18|00|N|106|17|00|W|}}. |
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=== Wood Mountain village=== |
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The village of Wood Mountain is located in south central [[Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]]. The village is located at 8-5-3-W3 or {{coord|49|22|00|N|106|23|00|W|}}. The current population is 20 as of June 2005. |
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=== The Wood Mountain First Nation === |
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The Wood Mountain First Nation Reservation 160 is located approximately 5 kilometers southwest of the village at 26-4-4-W3 or {{coord|49|19|30|N|106|26|30|W|}} |
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==Wood Mountain Regional Park location== |
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*'''Lat (DMS)''' 49°19′15″ N |
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*'''Long (DMS)''' - 106°22′45″ W |
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*'''Dominion Land Survey''' 4-3-W3 |
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== External links == |
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*[http://woodmountain.ca Wood Mountain] |
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*[http://www.woodmountain.ca/regional.html Wood Mountain Regional Park website] |
*[http://www.woodmountain.ca/regional.html Wood Mountain Regional Park website] |
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*[http://www.saskregionalparks.ca/showPark.php?id=woodmountain SaskRegionalParks.ca Wood Mountain Regional Park subsite] |
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*[http://www.woodmountainpark.ca/ Wood Mountain Regional Park] |
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*[http://www.woodmountainpark.ca/aboutthepark.asp Wood Mountain Regional Park] |
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Latest revision as of 23:47, 16 April 2024
| Wood Mountain Regional Park | |
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  Location of Wood Mountain Regional Park within Saskatchewan  Wood Mountain Regional Park (Canada) | |
| Location | RM of Old Post No. 43,  Saskatchewan |
| Nearest city | Wood Mountain |
| Coordinates | 49°19′13″N 106°22′57″W / 49.3202°N 106.3825°W |
| Governing body | Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association |
Wood Mountain Regional Park[1] is a conservation and recreation area in its natural state set aside as a regional park in south-western region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The park is set in the semi-arid Palliser's Triangle in an upland area called Wood Mountain Hills.[2] It is in the Rural Municipality of Old Post No. 43, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the village of Wood Mountain along Highway 18.
Adjacent to the southern boundary of Wood Mountain Regional Park is Wood Mountain Creek[3] and Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park.[4] Immediately to the west is Wood Mountain Indian reserve and to the east is the Wood Mountain Game Preserve (49°18′00″N 106°17′02″W / 49.3001°N 106.2839°W).
Amenities and attractions within the park include the Rodeo Ranch Museum, Wood Mountain Stampede, Sitting Bull Monument, ball diamonds, campsites, concessions, swimming pool, and hiking and bicycling trails. This is a local park administered by local funding.[5][6]
History[edit]
In 1874, the Boundary Commission, which was charged with surveying the Canada–United States border, set up a depot on Wood Mountain Creek at the current location of Wood Mountain Regional Park. Later that year, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) on their March West to deal with the Cypress Hills Massacre, bought the depot and used it to establish relations with local First Nations, patrol the border with the United States, and to police whisky traders, horse thieves, and cattle rustlers.
In 1876, Chief Sitting Bull led his 5,000-strong Lakota Sioux tribe away from the Little Bighorn River into the Wood Mountain Hills in Canada after defeating Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The Canadian government was concerned that the Sioux would cause problems, and charged James Walsh of the NWMP with maintaining control of what amounted to Canada's first attempted peace keeping mission. Walsh succeeded, as he and Sitting Bull became close friends over the years. In the neighbouring provincial park, there are two reconstructed buildings with artefacts that tell the story of Walsh and Sitting Bull. Chief Sitting Bull and some of his people returned to the United States after five years while most stayed in the Wood Mountain area. In 1910, they were given their own Indian reserve and many of their descendants remain in the area to this day.
The North-West Mounted Police closed Wood Mountain Post in 1883. Then, with the out-break of the North-West Rebellion, it was re-opened in 1885. Two years later, the dilapidated buildings were abandoned and new buildings were constructed 300 metres (980 ft) to the south-east, across Wood Mountain Creek (which is a tributary of Wood River via Lynthorpe Creek) and in the current Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park. The post operated at that location until it was permanently closed in 1918.[7]
Attractions and amenities[edit]
Wood Mountain Regional Park is set in rolling hills and ranchland. There are several trails throughout the park, including one that leads to the provincial park. There is a heated swimming pool, a campground, museum, Bible camp,[8] and Canada's longest running rodeo.[9][10] A monument to Chief Sitting Bull sits atop a hill overlooking the regional park, behind the museum.
Rodeo Ranch Museum[edit]
The Rodeo Ranch Museum features exhibits about the cowboys and ranchers who settled the area in the 1880s. Exhibits include photographs, pioneer, rodeo and Western artefacts. The information centre for the East Block of Grasslands National Park is located in the museum.
Wood Mountain Stampede[edit]
In 1890, the Wood Mountain Stampede was established by the North-West Mounted Police to promote sports and to celebrate the July 1 Dominion Day holiday. It became an annual event held every second weekend in July and is Canada's longest-running annual rodeo.[11]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Wood Mountain Regional Park". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Wood Mountain Plateau". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Wood Mountain Creek". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Wood Mountain Regional Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association. "Wood Mountain Regional Park". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
- ^ "Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park". Canada's Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Camp Woodboia". Saskatchewan Camps Association. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "Attractions". Wood Mountain Park. Wood Mountain Regional Park. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Wood Mountain". Regional Parks of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Regional Parks. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede". Wood Mountain Rodeo. Retrieved 6 October 2022.