Conference Tours
Tour #1 – June 20, 2024
Lake Diefenbaker and Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects
Cost – $55 per person
Participation is limited to the first 50 registrants
Description – Join us for a full day tour of Saskatchewan irrigation. The tour will visit the Gardiner Dam, the Eastside Pump Station, the potential site of the Westside Pump Station and the M1 Canal and an overview of the South Saskatchewan Irrigation District #1 Infrastructure. In addition, we will discuss value-added business development in Saskatchewan driven by irrigation.
Included in the Package – Transportation by bus, on-board guides, bag lunch
Tour Itinerary
8:30 am Bus leaves Saskatoon – On-bus presentation on Irrigation in Saskatchewan and the West Side Project
Morning, Part 1: Infrastructure and Potential
Guided Tours of:
Broderick Reservoirand M1 Canal
East Side Pump Station, Gardiner Dam, proposed West Side Canal site.
Afternoon Part 2: Business Development
Irrigated production farm visits including:
Potato Farm
Winery
Vegetable Farm
5:00 pm Return Saskatoon
Tour #2 – June 20, 2024
St Denis National Wildlife Area – A Wetland Research Site
Cost – $55 per person
Participation is limited to first 30 registrants
Description – The St Denis National Wildlife Area is was established in 1968 to monitor the effects of agricultural activities on wildlife habitat. Located about 40 km east of Saskatoon, in the prairie pothole region, it is rich in diversity of plant and animal species. Since 1980, a number of research initiatives have been carried out, including investigations of waterfowl and habitat, hydrology and soil science. Since 2011, the Global Institute of Water Security has been monitoring hydrological processes in the soils, wetlands and groundwater. Long-term records of data collection and scientific study and the site provides an excellent opportunity for integrated research on the effects of land management and climate change on the hydrology of the prairie landscape.
This tour will inform you about prairie hydrology, groundwater and land-atmosphere interactions. The tour will include about 4 km of walking over very rough and hilly terrain, so please make sure you are comfortable with this, and bring appropriate clothing, footwear and water.
Included in the Package – Transportation by bus, Tour overview, On-board and On-site guide
Tour Itinerary
9:00 am Bus leaves Saskatoon – GWF Guide on Board
10:00 am St Denis National Wildlife Area Tour
1:00 pm Return to Saskatoon
Note: No meal will be included. Participants should bring water and may bring snacks if desired.
Tour #3 – June 20, 2024
Whitecap Dakota First Nation – Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Cost – $55 per person
Participation is limited to the first 50 registrants
Description: The Whitecap Dakota First Nation recently completed a water and wastewater treatment infrastructure project. The project included the expansion of Whitecap’s drinking water treatment plant and construction of two new aerated lagoon cells for expanded wastewater treatment to support further residential development around its top-ranked golf course, a hotel with a convention centre and a 40 acre business park.
This tour will take you through the new infrastructure and showcase a technological application of Indigenous worldviews on water treatment. Whitecap Dakota First Nation is located 26 kilometers south of Saskatoon.
Included in the Package – Transportation by bus, Tour overview, On-board and On-site guide
Tour Itinerary
9:00 am Bus leaves Saskatoon
9:30 am Whitecap Dakota First Nation Water and Wastewater Tour
11:30 am Return to Saskatoon
Note: No meal will be included. Participants should bring water and may bring snacks if desired.
CWRA is now accepting tour recommendations for our upcoming Water Week at Blue. We are anticipating 300-400 members to be attending and what better way to showcase what Ontario has to offer than by a guided tour?
If you have a recommendation, please fill out the form below and a member from our conference committee will get back to you.
If you have any questions, please contact our Tour Lead via email.
Tours will be posted to this page once they have been confirmed.
CWRA is excited to announce a FREE tour with two time options open to everyone including: CWRA and CWS delegates, delegate families, and general public. See below for more information on the following tours:
- Blue Mountain Snow making Tour
NOTE: Space is limited and pre-registration is required for each of these tours and is separate from the National Conference and Water Week at Blue Registration.
Blue Mountain Snowmaking Tour
Discover how the snow making process is operated at the Blue Mountain Resort
Cost: $0
Closed Toe Shoes Required
Monday May 27th, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday May 28th, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Although the event is free, registration is still required and is separate from registration for the National Conference.
