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 Santa - Watson SK Posted by:  PeterNoG
N 52° 07.687 W 104° 31.732
13U E 532251 N 5775392
This Roadside Attraction is on Watson Avenue (Highway 5) just east of Canam Highway (Highway 6) in Watson, Saskatchewan
Waymark Code: WMMRK4
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 10/29/2014
Views: 4
The Town of Watson claims to be the Home of the original Santa Claus Day and in 1996, they built this 29 foot tall fiberglass Santa, It was back in 1932 that "Jake"Smith, Watson's pioneer hardware merchant, conceived the idea of a Santa Claus Day. Santa Claus spent days in the city stores to delight children, so why count the jolly old man spend a few hours in Watson, Sask.?
"Jake" broached the subject to a few businesses in Watson, but obtained very little encouragement. He decided to try it alone. One Saturday afternoon in December, 1932, Santa arrived in Watson on the CNR passenger train and was met by a couple of hundred youngsters. Santa led the parade to Toyland at Smith Bros. Hardware, where each youngster had a chance to meet Santa and receive a little gift. ( visit link)
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Weekday Hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 11:59 PM
Weekend Hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 11:59 PM
Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]
Location Website: [Web Link]
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