Tourism

The peaceful community of Assiniboia invites and welcomes you to the "Heart of the Golden South". Assiniboia is rich with heritage, resource and a strong sense of community. It is the service center of the south. The residents and tourists enjoy a rare freedom only the vast open plains can offer.
The original Northwest Territories' District of Assiniboia, which encompassed Southern Saskatchewan from south of Saskatoon to the U.S. border, was named after the Assiniboine Indians. The word Assiniboia is Saulteaux (Plains Ojibwa) meaning "One who cooks with heated stones." It is from this rich dowry the town of Assiniboia adopted its name.
Day Trips & Local Tours
We have created a series of 5 "Day Trips" that allow you to explore Southern Saskatchewan's history, culture, and parks and still make it back home before bed! To check these various tours in and around Assiniboia please visit the * Day Trips and Local Tours * section of our website.
Hunting & Fishing
Assiniboia and the surrounding area is noted for good hunting, particularly ducks, upland game and deer throughout the year. For more information on any of these places please contact Assiniboia Tourism at (306) 642-5553 or any Saskatchewan Tourism Office.
- Phone: (306) 642-5553
- assiniboiatourism@sasktel.net
Download our local Fishing and Hunting Guide
Tourist Information Centers
Visitor Information Centre and Prentice Safari Exhibit
- 501 Highway 2 North
- Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
- S0H 0B0
- Phone: (306) 642-4299
| Summer Hours (May 1 to August 31) | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Off Season Hours | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
* No Admission
The Prentice Family has graciously donated part of the African Safari Collection of the late Mr. Wilfred Prentice to the Town of Assiniboia.
Assiniboia Tourism
- Chairperson: Carol Hogg
- Box 1470
- 110 - 4th Avenue West
- Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
- SOH OBO
- Phone: (306) 642-5553
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
Asaskan Complex
- 131 3rd Avenue West
- Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
- SOH OBO
- Phone: (306) 642-3382
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Assiniboia & District Museum
- 506 3rd Avenue West
- Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
- SOH OBO
- Phone: (306) 642-5353
| Summer Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Off-Season Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |
- Admission Charged
- Large groups of 12 or more, please call ahead.
For viewing after hours or Saturday and Sunday call (306) 642-4216, (306) 642-4790 or (306) 642-4030.
Assiniboia Public Library
- 201 3rd Avenue West
- Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
- SOH OBO
- Phone: (306) 642-3631
- Website: http://lotto.sasktelwebhosting.com/Library.html
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday & Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday & Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
* Please visit our Business and Service Directory for more information on Accommodations, Restaurants, and Services.
