Lake Diefenbaker Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
reservoir in Saskatchewan, Canada
About Lake Diefenbaker
Named after John G. Diefenbaker, former Prime Minister of Canada, Lake Diefenbaker was formed by the construction of Gardiner Dam and the Qu'Appelle River Dam across the South Saskatchewan and Qu'Appelle Rivers respectively. Construction began in 1959 and the lake was filled in 1967. The lake is225km (140mi)long with approximately800km (500mi)of shoreline. It has a maximum depth of66m (217ft), while the water levels regularly fluctuate 3–9 metres (9–27 feet) each year. There are three provincial parks and various regional parks on the shores of Lake Diefenbaker. Recreational activities include fishing, boating and camping. The Town of Elbow contains a marina for boat storage and house boat rental.
Top Attractions in Lake Diefenbaker
Explore the best things to see and do in Lake Diefenbaker:
- ★Beechy Sandcastles and Sunken Hill
- ★Chief Whitecap Waterway
- ★Dakota Dunes Casino
- ★Dakota Dunes Golf Links
- ★Gardiner Dam
- ★Harbor Golf Club & Resort
- ★Prairie Lake Vacations
- ★Qu'Appelle River Dam
Where to Eat in Lake Diefenbaker
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴April’s Diner
- 🍴Back Home Bakery and Deli
- 🍴Birsay Kitchen
- 🍴Cafe Mondo
- 🍴Farmhouse Kitchen
- 🍴Terrace Dining Room
Where to Stay in Lake Diefenbaker
- 🏨Birsay Campground
- 🏨Camp Wolf Willow
- 🏨Elbow Sunset Suites & RV Park
- 🏨Hitchcock's Hideaway Camping Resort
- 🏨Lakeside RV Park
- 🏨Loreburn Campground
Lake Diefenbaker Travel Guide Sections
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