Tourist Information Center - Grenfell, Saskatchewan
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oiseau_ca
N 50° 24.327 W 102° 55.858
13U E 647024 N 5585758
unusual tourist information center located in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Waymark Code: WMPKGR
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 09/13/2015
Views: 2
This Information Center is located on TransCanada Highway 1,near the entrance of the town of Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.
An interesting fact, the building of the center is shaped as a scale down grain elevator, a typical construction in the Prairies. The center also figure in the catalog of Large Canadian Roadside Attractions & it's a popular stop for the tourists.
Except the information, there aren't any facilities what so ever. On the other hand, a gas station with a convenience store & washroom is located across the street some seventy five meters from the center.
According to Wikipedia, "Grenfell (Canada 2011 Census population 1,049) is a town in Southern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated at the junction of Highway 47 and the Trans Canada Highway 80 miles (130 km) east of Regina, the provincial capital. It is 15 miles (24 km) south of the Qu'Appelle Valley where Crooked Lake Provincial Park (at Crooked Lake) and Bird's Point Resort (at Round Lake) are popular beach destinations in summer and are accessed by Highway 47".
Source: Wikipedia
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8:00 to 17:00
Public Washrooms: No Washroom Facilities Available
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
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