Saskatchewan Highway 38
.svg) 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 |  Highway 5 at Kuroki | |||
 Highway 49 near Kelvington | ||||
| North end |  Highway 23 near Chelan | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Canada | |||
| Province | Saskatchewan | |||
| Rural municipalities | Sasman, Kelvington, Bjorkdale | |||
| Towns | Kelvington | |||
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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 km (55 mi) long.[1]
Major attractions
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. Disocver the island on Greenwater Lake by hydro cycles, paddle boat, boat or canoe. 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
Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley announced that Highway 38 was to be improved January 14, 1999.[5]
Major intersections
From south to north:[6]
| Rural municipality | Location | km[1] | mi | Destinations | Notes |
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| Sasman No. 336 | Kuroki | 0.0 | 0.0 | Highway 5 – Wadena, Saskatoon, Canora To Highway 310 south – Foam Lake | Southern terminus |
| | 41.2 | 25.6 |   Highway 755 – Wadena, Preeceville | ||
| ↑ / ↓ | Kelvington | 31.3 | 19.4 | Highway 49 – Highway 35, Preeceville | |
| Kelvington No. 366 | | 37.9 | 23.5 |  Highway 760 west – Fosston | |
| | 47.8 | 29.7 |  Highway 756 west – Rose Valley | ||
| | 65.6 | 40.8 |  Highway 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 |  Highway 773 west – Pre-Ste-Marie | |
| 89.0 | 55.3 | Highway 23 – Crooked River, Carrot River, Porcupine Plain | Northern terminus | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References
- ^ a b c "Highway 38 in Saskatchewan" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ^ a b McLennan, David. "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan". Kelvington. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ Saskatchewan Environment, Government of Saskatchewan. "Park Information". Retrieved 2007-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Search Saskatchewan Tourism Products". East Central Saskatchewan Tourism Official Web Site. 2007.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan. "PAVING ANNOUNCED ON HIGHWAY NO. 38". Retrieved 2007-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ 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.
External links
- A document from Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation: Winter Highway Conditions
- Saskatchewan Highways Website – Highway Numbering
- Saskatchewan Road Map RV Itineraries
- Big Things of Canada, A Celebration of Community Monuments of Canada
- Greenwater Lake Provincial Park
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