Estevan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Saskatchewan, Canada
About Estevan
The major industries in Estevan are coal mining, power generation, oil and gas. The first European settlers in what was to become Estevan arrived in 1892, along with the expansion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The name origin is attributed to George Stephen's registered telegraphic address, Estevan. George Stephen was the first President of the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1881 to 1888. On December 22, 1915, the 152nd (Weyburn-Estevan) Battalion, CEF was authorised and recruited men from the area before departing to Great Britain on October 3, 1916. Estevan was the site of the notorious Estevan Riot in 1931. Although most of the strikers were from nearby Bienfait, the strike is associated with Estevan because it was in this city the demonstrators were met by members of the Royal Canadi
Top Attractions in Estevan
Explore the best things to see and do in Estevan:
- ★Estevan Art Gallery and Museum
- ★La Roche Percee Provincial Historic Site & Short Creek Cairn
- ★Sask Power
- ★Souris Valley Museum
Where to Eat in Estevan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Black Beard's Family Restaurant
- 🍴Eddie Webster's Dining Room
- 🍴Original Joe's
Where to Stay in Estevan
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Microtel Inn and Suites
- 🏨Western Star All Suites
Estevan Travel Guide Sections
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