Saskatchewan Highway 38

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]

Highway 38
Route information
Length89.0 km[1] (55.3 mi)
Major junctions
South end Hwy 5 at Kuroki
  Hwy 49 near Kelvington
North end Hwy 23 near Chelan
Location
Rural
municipalities		Sasman, Kelvington, Bjorkdale
TownsKelvington
Highway system
Provincial highways in Saskatchewan
← Hwy 37→ Hwy 39

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. Tourists can iscover 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

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 municipalityLocationkm[1]miDestinationsNotes
Sasman No. 336Kuroki0.00.0 Hwy 5 – Wadena, Saskatoon, Canora
To Hwy 310 south – Foam Lake		Southern terminus
​41.225.6 Hwy 755 – Wadena, Preeceville
↑ / ↓Kelvington31.319.4 Hwy 49 – Hwy 35, Preeceville
Kelvington No. 366​37.923.5 Hwy 760 west – Fosston
​47.829.7 Hwy 756 west – Rose Valley
​65.640.8 Hwy 349 west – Nobleville, Naicam
↑ / ↓​67.9–
85.8		42.2–
53.3		Passes through Greenwater Lake Provincial Park
Bjorkdale No. 426Chelan88.955.2 Hwy 773 west – Pre-Ste-Marie
89.055.3 Hwy 23 – Crooked River, Carrot River, Porcupine PlainNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References
  1. Google (February 6, 2018). "Highway 38 in Saskatchewan" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  2. McLennan, David. "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan". Kelvington. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  3. Saskatchewan Environment, Government of Saskatchewan. "Park Information". Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  4. "Search Saskatchewan Tourism Products". East Central Saskatchewan Tourism Official Web Site. 2007.
  5. Government of Saskatchewan. "PAVING ANNOUNCED ON HIGHWAY NO. 38". Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  6. 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.


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