Choiceland Historical Museum
Take a trip back in time
Located at 201 – 1st Street East, the Choiceland Historical Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the life of early homesteaders who settled in the rugged forests of Northern Saskatchewan. Step inside and explore Canada's history through the eyes of the pioneers who cleared the land, built the community, and helped shape the region into what it is today.
Museum History & Opening
The Historical Society, a local group of people who had completed the Choiceland history book entitled "Log Cabin Tales and Changing Trails", published in 1984, undertook the venture of preserving Choiceland and area history by establishing a museum In May of 1993, a vacant house located at 107 Main Street was donated to the Historical Society for this purpose.
The Grand Opening of the museum was held in July of 1995. Despite the renovations which included reshingling, the building continued to deteriorate, with the fear that the ceiling would fall in. The ceiling did fall in but not before the contents were transferred to the newly acquired, vacant St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located at 201-1st Street East. After several major renovations, a grand opening of the museum was held on August 20, 2016.
To further explore the museum, please visit the Choiceland Historical Museum's Facebook page where you will find many pictures and stories of interest, as well as up-to-date happenings.
Visiting the Museum
To arrange a visit to the museum, please contact a member listed on the board located outside of the museum doors.
School or group tours are welcomed and encouraged!
heritage day
The Choiceland Historical Museum proudly presents Heritage Day, yearly, on the third Saturday in August. This fun-filled event is held on the museum grounds, highlighting local old-time music bands, vintage car and tractor displays, a popular cross-cut saw competition, 50/50 draw, burger pit, beer gardens, pie and coffee, and a supper plate to end the day. A tour through the museum itself offers a glimpse into the community's history and is well worth the visit!
If you are a summer tourist, time your travel with the museum's Heritage Day, third Saturday of August, and enjoy reminiscing the past with the wonderful people of Choiceland and area!
