South - 24 km N of Hwy 1 via Hwy 301.
This park offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and fat biking trails, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Two disc golf courses - a beginner 9-hole disc golf course and a professional 18-hole disc golf course. Newly built heated outdoor pool opened in 2020. Enjoy migrant waterfowl viewing at Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area and Marsh Boardwalk. The park is a great destination for day-trips, offering awesome views of the Qu'Appelle Valley which are especially spectacular in the fall. Along with multiple-night camping options, Buffalo Pound is the perfect choice for your next visit. For that perfect getaway with minimal effort and preparation, Buffalo Pound has two Camp-Easy yurts available for booking.
This park offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and fat biking trails, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Two disc golf courses - a beginner 9-hole disc golf course and a professional 18-hole disc golf course. Newly built heated outdoor pool opened in 2020. Enjoy migrant waterfowl viewing at Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area and Marsh Boardwalk. The park is a great destination for day-trips, offering awesome views of the Qu'Appelle Valley which are especially spectacular in the fall. Along with multiple-night camping options, Buffalo Pound is the perfect choice for your next visit. For that perfect getaway with minimal effort and preparation, Buffalo Pound has two Camp-Easy yurts available for booking.
Extreme Adventures
Based out of Regina, Fresh Trails Mountain Bike Skills offers mountain bike lessons to riders at the beginner level through to the more experienced level. The customized lessons, delivered by a Certified Professional Mountain Bike Instructor (PMBI), provide riders with the ability to ride with more confidence, style and flow.
Lessons are available at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park with prior reservation, and they can also be offered in other locations throughout the province. Phone or email for locations and bookings. Lessons and season dates dependent on weather and trail conditions. Fresh Trails Mountain Bike Skills is not permanently located directly onsite at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park; prior notice required.
Phone(s): 306-552-5623
Email: freshtrailsmtb@gmail.com
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.
Public Trails, Trans Canada Trail
Nicolle Flats Nature Area features interpretive hiking and mountain biking trails with breathtaking views and outstanding bird and wildlife watching opportunities. In the winter, the trails are groomed for cross-country skiing.
The nature area features several trails, including the Valley Trail (roughly 1 km), the Nicolle Flats Trail (3 km each way), the Valley Interpretive Trail (1.5 km), the Dyke Trail/Trans Canada Trail (8 km) and the Bison View Interpretive Trail (2.9 km). Nicolle Flats Marsh Boardwalk Interpretive Trail is currently closed.
The park has partnered with local mountain bike clubs including Moose Jaw Pavers to maintain an extensive 30 km network of mountain biking and fat biking trails. Several national and provincial mountain bike races, including the Canada Cup have been held here. Trails on the south side of Buffalo Pound Lake include the Terminator, Joe's, White Track and the Barrels. A short stretch on pavement brings you to the trail circling Nicolle Flats and heading northwest to the North Shore Trail.
Phone(s): 306-694-3229
Email: buffalopound@gov.sk.ca
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, 19 km N of Moose Jaw on Hwy 2, 13 km E on Hwy 202. 24 km N of Hwy 1 via Hwy 301.
Bird / Wildlife Viewing Sites
Phone(s): 306-694-3229 | 1-800-205-7070
Email: buffalopound@gov.sk.ca
SE side of Buffalo Pound Lake extending beyond the junction of the Qu'Appelle and Moose Jaw Rivers.
Cool off on a hot summer day with a dip in the new 4000 sq. ft. outdoor swimming pool located at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The sloped entrance allows for barrier-free access.
Phone(s): 306-694-3229
Email: buffalopound@gov.sk.ca
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, 24 km N of Hwy 1 via Hwy 301.
Retail Store, Restaurant and Dining
Be sure to stop by Lakeside Foods' convenience store and concession stand when visiting Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The store location carries groceries, children's toys, soft serve and hard ice cream, a small fast food menu and more. Laundry facility is also on site. Store hosts Movie Night every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. and a Saturday morning market featuring fresh produce, baking and crafts.
Concession stand offers a fast food menu, delicious ice cream treats and cold drinks.
Phone(s): 306-691-5578
Email: lakesidefoods@outlook.com
Store located by Maple Vale Campground; concession located near the swimming pool, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.
Mini Golf
Attraction
Phone(s): 306-631-8937
Email: squirrelygolf@gmail.com
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, 24 km N of Hwy 1 via Hwy 301.