Nipawhat?
Nipawin is gaining a reputation as one of Saskatchewan's newest resort area hot-spots. This community of just over 5100 people has all the services and facilities of larger centres and small-town lakeside charm. It is situated on the river section of Tobin Lake, 2 km downstream from Codette Lake. This gives Nipawin a unique position to having both the comforts and services of a larger center with the outdoor experiences of Saskatchewan's near north.
Why come to Nipawin?
This resort community nestled between the twin lakes (Tobin Lake and Codette Lake) features world class angling, championship golf and unforgettable experiences. The Provincial Walleye Record has been broken on Tobin Lake five times consecutively.
For the golf enthusiast the Evergreen Golf Club is a beautifully landscaped 18-hole par 72 course that boasts lush fairways and manicured greens amidst a forest of northern spruce and pine. Previously rated as one of the top 100 public courses in Canada and currently rated as a top 5 course in Saskatchewan, the Evergreen Golf Club offers challenge and fun for the amateur or experienced golfer.
For the winter vacationer we are located on the Trans-Canada Snowmobile Trail along with hundreds of kilometers of groomed and marked riding trails. There are excellent cross country ski trails, and great prairie downhill skiing at
Premium camping is available at the Nipawin Regional Park, hosting 130 serviced sites. Over 300 serviced camping and RV sites are available all around the Codette and Tobin Lake area. If you're looking for a getaway, but don't want to leave the comforts of home, Nipawin has many excellent hotels with a variety of rooms available. For a full listing of resorts, hotels, motels and campgrounds check out our Accommodation Guide.
If your travel is oriented around the business/corporate meeting or retreat, Nipawin is fast becoming one of western Canada's meeting and convention trade destinations. The Evergreen Center with its convention facilities is within close proximity to Nipawin's over 250-room capacity. For your convienence a Conference and Special Event Planning Guide is available. In addition to all the regular services, there is free public internet access available at the Wapiti Regional Library.
Great! So how do I get there?
Nipawin is located 141 km (hour and a half driving time) east of Prince Albert on the junctions of Highway 55 and 35, and 274 km (two and a half hours driving time) northeast of Saskatoon, on the edge of the northern forests. If you are driving from the United States it will take approximately five hours to reach Nipawin from the border. The nearest commercial airports are in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Nipawin is served by a municipal airport, accommodating both personal aircraft and charters. This is also a major point for float planes traveling to the north with docks and gas services available.
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