The Battlefords Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
adjacent communities of the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford
About The Battlefords
The name Battleford is derived from a fording area of the Battle River found at the confluence of the Battle River and the North Saskatchewan River. The English name of "Battle River" originates from indigenous languages, which was known as the "Fighting River" because it once marked the boundary between the Cree and Blackfoot Aboriginal Nations. In 1905, North Battleford came into being when the Canadian Northern Railway built a railway on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River. North Battleford is an administrative centre and service hub for the economic, education, health and social needs of the region. North Battleford had a permanent population of about 14,000 in 2011, but in 2018, the mayor said that the transient population would increase this to about 30,000 people. The Tow
Top Attractions in The Battlefords
Explore the best things to see and do in The Battlefords:
- ★Allen Sapp Gallery - The Gonor Collection
- ★Battlefords Provincial Park
- ★Battlefords Wildlife Federation Nature Centre
- ★Finlayson Island
- ★Fort Battleford National Historic Site
- ★Fred Light Museum
- ★Gold Eagle Casino
- ★Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame
Where to Eat in The Battlefords
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beaver Grill Express
- 🍴Country Cuisine
- 🍴Dejma's Curry House
- 🍴Kihiw Restaurant
Where to Stay in The Battlefords
- 🏨Beaver Hotel
- 🏨Canadian Motel North Battleford
- 🏨Eiling Kramer Campground
- 🏨Gold Eagle Lodge
- 🏨Travelodge North Battleford
- 🏨Tropical Inn
The Battlefords Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: