Highway 38 is a highway in the northeast portion of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, connecting Kuroki to Chelan in the north; it passes through Kelvington, nicknamed Canada’s Hockey Factory.[2] The main feature along this highway is access to Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. This is a primary highway is paved in its entirety and maintained by the provincial government. The highway is approximately 89 kilometres (55 mi) long.[1]
Highway 38 | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure | ||||
| Length | 89.0 km[1] (55.3 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end |  Hwy 5 at Kuroki | |||
 Hwy 49 near Kelvington | ||||
| North end |  Hwy 23 near Chelan | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Canada | |||
| Province | Saskatchewan | |||
| Rural municipalities | Sasman, Kelvington, Bjorkdale | |||
| Towns | Kelvington | |||
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Major attractions edit
Highway 38 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks:
- South end near Fishing Lake, Saskatchewan and two regional parks.
- Highway 38 bends outward to the west to circumnavigate around Little Nut Lake
- By driving east on a gravel road from this highway there is access to a regional park on Round Lake.
- The original Kelvington Canadian National Railway CN station, was constructed in 1922, has been declared a heritage property.[2]
- Highway 38 bends outward to the east to circumnavigate around Greenwater Lake.
- Highway 38 provides access to Greenwater Lake Provincial Park Explore the three lakes within the park; Greenwater, Steiestol and Marean Lake. Tourists can discover the island on Greenwater Lake by hydro cycles, paddle boat, boat or canoe and tour the park in any season, and take in guided nature trails, bicycling, snowmobiling, or cross country skiing.[3] There are also nearby the 18-hole Greenhills Golf Course, as well as a rainbow trout stocked fishing area named Steiestol Lake within the park.[4]
History edit
In 1999, Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley announced that Highway 38 was to be improved.[5]
Major intersections edit
From south to north:[6]
| Rural municipality | Location | km[1] | mi | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasman No. 336 | Kuroki | 0.0 | 0.0 | Hwy 5 – Wadena, Saskatoon, Canora To Hwy 310 south – Foam Lake | Southern terminus |
| | 41.2 | 25.6 |   Hwy 755 – Wadena, Preeceville | ||
| ↑ / ↓ | Kelvington | 31.3 | 19.4 | Hwy 49 – Hwy 35, Preeceville | |
| Kelvington No. 366 | | 37.9 | 23.5 |  Hwy 760 west – Fosston | |
| | 47.8 | 29.7 |  Hwy 756 west – Rose Valley | ||
| | 65.6 | 40.8 |  Hwy 349 west – Nobleville, Naicam | ||
| ↑ / ↓ | | 67.9– 85.8 | 42.2– 53.3 | Passes through Greenwater Lake Provincial Park | |
| Bjorkdale No. 426 | Chelan | 88.9 | 55.2 |  Hwy 773 west – Pre-Ste-Marie | |
| 89.0 | 55.3 | Hwy 23 – Crooked River, Carrot River, Porcupine Plain | Northern terminus | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References edit
- ^ a b c Google (6 February 2018). "Highway 38 in Saskatchewan" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ a b McLennan, David. "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan". Kelvington. Retrieved 10 May 2007.
- ^ Saskatchewan Environment, Government of Saskatchewan. "Park Information". Retrieved 10 May 2007.
- ^ "Search Saskatchewan Tourism Products". East Central Saskatchewan Tourism Official Web Site. 2007.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan. "Paving Announced on Highway NO. 38". Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ MapArt (2007). Saskatchewan Road Atlas (Map) (2007 ed.). 1:540,000. Oshawa, ON: Peter Heiler Ltd. pp. 26, 27, 34. ISBN 1-55368-020-0.