Tour Operators Information Kit

TOUR OPERATOR FACT SHEeT
WHAT: Award winning heritage attraction in the
RESERVATIONS: Operators will be asked to
Canadian Prairies. Guests choose one or both of
our walking tours guided by actors:
complete our TOUR OPERATOR REQUEST FORM
to confirm your eligibility for our net rates. This
form can be faxed or accessed through the
web-site (www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com/Trade).
• THE CHICAGO CONNECTION: a light-hearted
adventure telling the colourful story of rum running
during the height of America’s booze ban (prohibition),
and
• PASSAGE TO FORTUNE: an epic drama which pays
tribute to the challenges of the Chinese migrant in turnof-the-century Canada.
To receive Net Rates, groups must be 15 people
or more. Due to growing popularity, please be
sure your prepaid guests have confirmed a
specific departure time for their tour with our
ticket agents.
Both tours take place underground.
AWARDS:
WHEN: Open every day except December 25.
HOW LONG: 50 minutes each; schedule varies
(check our web site for details); tours depart every
15 minutes over the summer and every 30 minutes
on the hour and half hour the rest of the year.
SINCE WHEN: Opened Summer 2000, we have
already received guests from all Canadian
provinces and territories, every U.S. state, and over
60 countries around the world!
WHeRE: In the heart of Historic Downtown
SASKATCHEWAN
Net RATES:
RETAIL RATES
NET RATES
Winnipeg
Child: $8.50 Child: $14.00 Child: $6.80 Child: $11.20
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18 Main St. N
Jeff Grajczyk, General Manager
Ph: (306) 693-7273 Fx: (306) 693-7275
[email protected]
Single
Both Tours
Single
Both Tours
Adult: $15.00 Adult: $25.00 Adult: $12.00 Adult: $20.00
Senior: $12.00 Senior: $21.00 Senior: $9.60 Senior:$16.80
Youth: $11.50 Youth: $20.00 Youth: $9.20 Youth: $16.00
Calgary
U.S.A
• Tourism Saskatchewan’s
‘Marketer of the Year’
MANITOBA
Edmonton
Regina
BC
• Tourism Saskatchewan’s
‘Rookie of the Year’
CONTACT:
Moose Jaw, SK and 72 kilometres west of Regina,
capital city of Saskatchewan. Moose Jaw is located
on the Trans-Canada Highway, about seven hours
drive east of Calgary, AB and seven hours drive
west of Winnipeg, MB.
ALBERTA
• Attractions Canada
‘Best Leisure/Amusement Centre’
MOOSE JAW
NOTE: Rates in CDN Dollars. Rates do not include GST
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
306.693.7273
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
ALBERTA
251
km/2
Edmonton
2
36
hr
137 km/1hr20min
North Battleford
138 km/1hr20min
/3hr
294 k
km
233
Ro
Saskatoon
Drumheller
180 km/1hr50min
2
hr
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m/
31
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50 km/1/2 hr
hr
Medicine Hat
B.C.
21/
Chamberlain
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35
623 km/6hr15min
9k
Mt
hr
Calgary
25
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MANITOBA
Lloydminster
hr
Lake
Louise
Banff
128
1/2
m/3h
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Jasper
2
31/
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km
SASKATCHEWAN
350 k
m/31/2
hr
Regina
71 km
Swift Current
45min
174 km/1hr
40 min
395 km/4hr
MOOSE JAW
Brandon
Winnipeg
200 km/2
hr
U.S.A
CITY OF MOOSE JAW
Western Development
Museum
Temple Gardens
Mineral Spa
Yvette Moore Fine
Art Gallery
Fairford Street
River Street
TUNNELS OF
MOOSE JAW
Manitoba Street
18 Main St. N
#1 HIGHWAY
Moose Jaw, SK
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www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
TOUR TIMES
JANUARY - MARCH
SUN-FRI:
SATURDAY:
12:00PM - 4:30PM
10:00AM - 5:30PM
APRIL
MON-FRI: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
SATURDAY: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
SUNDAY:
12:00PM - 4:30PM
MAY - JUNE
MON-SAT:
SUNDAY:
10:00AM - 5:30PM
12:00PM - 5:30PM
JULY - AUGUST
SUN-THUR: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
FRI-SAT: 10:00PM - 8:00PM
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
MON-FRI:
SATURDAY:
SUNDAY:
10:00AM - 4:30PM
10:00AM - 5:30PM
12:00PM - 4:30PM
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
SUN-FRI:
SATURDAY:
12:00AM - 4:30PM
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Please Call for Christmas Hours
* T our t i mes ar e s ubj ec t t o c h an ge.
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
306.693.7273
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
1/2 DAY ITINERARY:
Moose Jaw - A distinctive city with a distinctive name, originating from the Cree word “Moosegaw”, meaning
“Warm Breezes”. Learn about Moose Jaw’s sordid past and colourful development by experiencing the sights
& sounds of this prairie city’s rich heritage.
Your experience begins underground in the infamous Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Your first tour will be on The
Passage to Fortune. You’ll see the poignant early history of Chinese immigrants in Canada, the intolerable
conditions they endured, and their eventual successes. Your next adventure begins at Miss Fanny’s speakeasy
on your second Tunnel tour, the Chicago Connection. You'll see Al Capone’s underground bootlegging
operation in Moose Jaw. His goons, his gals, his secret world within the Tunnels of Moose Jaw.
From there you will have some leisure time to investigate the local specialty shops, wander through Moose
Jaw’s gorgeous recreation parks, or enjoy a skin and massage treatment from the Oasis Treatment Centre,
located within the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa.
1:00 PM
Transfer from host hotel - if in Regina
1:30 PM
Transfer from host hotel - if in Moose Jaw
2:00 PM
Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Tour #1 - Passage to Fortune
$7.65 - $13.50
3:00 PM
Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Tour #2 - Chicago Connection
$7.65 - $13.50
4:00 PM
Leisure Time - Shopping or nature walks
4:45 PM
Transfer back to Hotel
Net Cost Per Person:
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
Optional
$15.30 - $27.00
306.693.7273
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
FULL DAY ITINERARY (FROM MOOSE JAW):
Moose Jaw - A distinctive city with a distinctive name, originating from the Cree word "Moosegaw", meaning
"Warm Breezes". Learn about Moose Jaw's sordid past and colourful development by experiencing the sights
& sounds of this prairie city's rich heritage.
Your experience begins with a ride back in time on the Moose Jaw Trolley. While on this replica 1911
streetcar, enjoy the amazing murals of Moose Jaw (36 unique murals). Next, you'll visit the Yvette Moore Fine
Art Gallery. Set in Moose Jaw's old Land Titles building, it is a showcase of art from one of Saskatchewan's
most compelling artists. Featuring stunning architecture, a historic cafe & works from over 80 other Canadian
artisans. You'll then enjoy a relaxing lunch at Harwood's, located in the beautiful Temple Gardens Mineral
Spa, modeled after the old Temple Gardens Dance Hall.
For the afternoon, you'll head underground in the infamous Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Your first tour will be on
The Passage to Fortune. You'll see the poignant early history of Chinese immigrants in Canada, the
intolerable conditions they endured, and their eventual successes. Your next adventure begins at Miss Fanny's
speakeasy on your second Tunnel tour, the Chicago Connection. You'll see Al Capone's underground
bootlegging operation in Moose Jaw. His goons, his gals, his secret world within the Tunnels of Moose Jaw.
From there you will have some leisure time to investigate the local specialty shops, wander through Moose
Jaw's gorgeous recreation parks, or enjoy a romp through the roaring 20's themed Casino Moose Jaw.
9:30 AM
Transfer from host hotel - Moose Jaw
10:00 AM
Moose Jaw Trolley Ride (seasonal)
11:00 AM
Shopping on Main Street, including the Yvette Moore Fine
Art Gallery
12:00 PM
Lunch at Harwoods - located in the Temple Gardens Mineral
Spa
$8.00 - $14.00
1:00 PM
Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Tour #1 - Passage to Fortune
$7.65 - $13.50
2:00 PM
Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Tour #2 - Chicago Connection
$7.65 - $13.50
3:00 PM
Casino Moose Jaw
$0.00 - $15.00
4:00 PM
Transfer back to host hotel - Moose Jaw
Net Cost Per Person:
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
$6.00 - $12.00
Optional
$29.30 - $68.00
306.693.7273
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
FULL DAY ITINERARY (FROM REGINA):
Moose Jaw - A distinctive city with a distinctive name, originating from the Cree word "Moosegaw", meaning
"Warm Breezes". Learn about Moose Jaw's sordid past and colourful development by experiencing the sights
& sounds of this prairie city's rich heritage.
Your experience begins at the Yvette Moore Fine Art Gallery. Set in Moose Jaw's old Land Titles building, it is
a showcase of art from one of Saskatchewan's most compelling artists. Featuring stunning architecture, a
historic cafe & works from over 80 other Canadian artisans. You'll then enjoy a relaxing lunch at Harwood's,
located in the beautiful Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, modeled after the old Temple Gardens Dance Hall.
For the afternoon, you'll head underground in the infamous Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Your first tour will be on
The Passage to Fortune. You'll see the poignant early history of Chinese immigrants in Canada, the
intolerable conditions they endured, and their eventual successes. Your next adventure begins at Miss Fanny's
speakeasy on your second Tunnel tour, the Chicago Connection. You'll see Al Capone's underground
bootlegging operation in Moose Jaw. His goons, his gals, his secret world within the Tunnels of Moose Jaw.
From there you will have some leisure time to investigate the local specialty shops, wander through Moose
Jaw's gorgeous recreation parks, or enjoy a romp through the roaring 20's themed Casino Moose Jaw.
9:30 AM
Transfer from host hotel - Regina
10:30 AM
Shopping on Main Street, including the Yvette Moore Fine
Art Gallery
12:00 PM
Lunch at Harwoods - located in the Temple Gardens Mineral
Spa
$8.00 - $14.00
1:00 PM
Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Tour #1 - Passage to Fortune
$7.65 - $13.50
2:00 PM
Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Tour #2 - Chicago Connection
$7.65 - $13.50
3:00 PM
Optional:
a. Leisure Time
b. Casino Moose Jaw
$0.00 - $15.00
4:00 PM
Transfer back to host hotel - Regina
Net Cost Per Person:
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
Optional
$23.30 - $56.00
306.693.7273
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
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~ Attractions~
MOOSE JAW
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery
461 Langdon Crescent
Ph: 306.692.4471
Fx: 306.694.8016
e-mail: [email protected]
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Moose Jaw Trolley Company
Ph: 306.693.8537
Fx: 306.694.1882
Donation 1 hour
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May to $6.00 - 1 hour
Oct $12.00 15 min
Murals of Moose Jaw
Ph: 306.693.4262
e-mail: [email protected]
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Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive
Centre
250 Thatcher Drive East
Ph: 306.692.1765
e-mail: [email protected]
Enjoy touring exhibits throughout
the Museum, see a slide show, or
take a class in anything from TaiChi
to sculpting.
Free
June to $2.00 - 30 min
$5.00
Aug
Learn about the endangered
Burrowing Owl in their natural
habitat. Explore the giant burrow,
get a closer look at their predators
and prey, and meet an owl.
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Tunnels of Moose Jaw
18 Main Street North
Ph: 306.693.5261
Fx: 306.691.2991
e-mail: [email protected]
All
$7.65 - 1 - 2
$22.50 hours
Western Development Museum
50 Diefenbaker Drive
Ph: 306.693.6556
FX: 306.691.0511
All
$2.00 1 hour
$9.00
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May to
$6.00 1 hour
Sept
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Journey back in time on a replica
1911 streetcar. Visit Moose Jaw’s
historical sites and the amazing
Murals of Moose Jaw (46 unique
murals). See the Murals as part of
the Trolley ride or pick up a map and
enjoy them at your own pace.
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Two underground tours, with
interactive actor guides, amazing
spaces and special effects. See Al
Capone's mob organization & the
struggles of early Chinese
immigrants to Canada.
Discover the History of
Transportation. Ride a shortline
railway (available in summer
months) and visit the Snowbirds
Gallery.
SURROUNDING AREA
Claybank Brick Plant
Aprox. 70 km SE of Moose Jaw on
Highway 339
Ph: 306.868.4774
FX: 306.868.4854
Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum
Approx. 13 km S of Moose Jaw on Highway 2
Ph: 306.693.7315
e-mail: [email protected]
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
All
$5.00 - 45 min
$6.00
306.693.7273
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Designated a National Historic Site in
1994, the plant remains virtually
unchanged from the day it opened in
1912.
The dream of a seaman who wanted
to go home, the Sukanen ship
stands as one of the strangest sights
on the Canadian prairie. Visit the
ship and see other fascinating
memorabilia from days gone by.
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
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SPECIALTY SHOPS & RELAXATION
45 min
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Located in a historic downtown Moose Jaw. Enjoy
shopping for unique gifts, clothing and home decor.
Lasting Impressions Gift & Craft Mall
108 Main Street North
Ph: 306.692.4646
1 hour
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Featuring an abundance of local talent. Containing
the Chocolate Moose Fudge Factory including gelato.
Oasis Treatment Centre
24 Fairford Street East
Ph: 306.694.5055
15 -30
min
Cranberry Rose Gallery
316 Main Street
Ph: 306.693.7779
Yvette Moore Fine Art Gallery
76 Fairford Street West
Ph: 306.693.7600
Fx: [email protected]
45 min
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Located in the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, this
treatment centre offers trained specialists who
provide massage, reflexology and advanced body,
skin, and nail care. Skin care treatments for men and
women help to detoxify and invigorate, using natural
plant, sea extracts and aromatic restorative oils.
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Set in Moose Jaw's old Land Titles building, it is a
showcase of art from one of Saskatchewan's most
compelling artists. Featuring stunning architeture, a
historic cafe & works from over 80 other Candian
artisans.
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This “Jewel of the Prairies” encompasses 28 acres
of winding pathways, gorgeous flowers and green
spaces. It houses an outdoor pool, waterpark,
tennis and lawn bowling clubs, art museum and
outdoor amphitheatre.
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An 18 hole course located on the south side of
Moose Jaw. Play through the river course in these
luscious greens. Executive Par 3 course.
OUTDOOR
Cresent Park
1 block East of Main Street
45 min 60 min
Deer Ridge Golf & Country Club
1375 Manitoba Street East
Ph: 306.693.4653
11/2 - 3
hours
Hillcrest Sports Centre
1599 Main Street North
Ph: 306.692.2144
11/2 - 3
hours
Wakamow Valley
276 Home Street East
Ph: 306.692.2717
45 min 60 min
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Total sports complex features an 18 hole golf
course, driving range, curling facilities, and a lounge
and dining room.
This scenic park freatures paved trails with safe and
scenic routes for walking and cycling. Canoeing and
rowing are also available, as well as outdoor picnic
sites and playgrounds.
ENTERTAINMENT
Casino Moose Jaw
21 Fairford Street East
Ph: 306.694.3888
Fx: 306.694.3752
18 Main St. N
30 min 1 hour
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
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Attached to the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, this
12,000-square-foot art deco structure is themed
after the 'Roaring Twenties'. It has 200 slot
machines of all types – in penny, nickel, quarter and
dollar denominations – and many games of chance,
including roulette, blackjack and Caribbean stud.
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
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MOOSE JAW
Days Inn
1720 Main Street North
(306) 691-5777
Toll free reservations: 1.800.329.7466
Pool/Waterslide, Free Continental breakfast,
Fitness room.
Comfort Inn
155 Thatcher Drive West
(306) 692-2100
Toll free reservations: 1-800-228-5150
Big screen TV, free continental Breakfast, small
meeting room, laundry & business rooms available.
Heritage Inn
1590 Main Street North
(306) 693-7550
Toll free reservations: 1-888-888-4374
Indoor pool and whirlpool; banquet/meeting
facilities; lounge; restaurant and nightclub
Super 8 Motel
1706 Main Street North
(306) 692-8888
Toll free reservations: 1-800-800-8000
Free Continental Breakfast, laundry facilities, large
vehicle parking
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
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Prairie Oasis Tourist Complex
Highway 1 East and Thatcher Drive
(306) 693-8888
Toll free reservations: 1-800-854-8855
Motel; Campground, restaurant, indoor water slides,
pool & hot tub.
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa
24 Fairford Street East
(306) 694-5055
Toll free: 1-800-718-7727
Natural mineral water indoor/ outdoor pool, 27
rooms with jacuzzis, spa and fitness treatment
centres Spa Treatment Centre; naturally heated
mineral pools; boutique; restaurant
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23 Main Street North
Ph: 306.693.5282
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Coffee Encounters
203 Main Street North
Ph: 306.694.4310
The Copper Cafe (Yvette Moore Art Gallery)
76 Fairford Street West
Ph: 306.693.7600
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RELAXED DINING
Nit's Thai Food
124 Main Street North
Ph: 306.694.6404
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Boston Pizza
111 Manitoba Street East
Ph: 306.691.2500
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Houston Pizza
117 Main Street North
Ph: 306.693.3934
Ph: 306.692.2665
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FINE DINING
Harwood's (Temple Gardens Mineral Spa)
24 Fairford Street East
Ph: 306.693.7778
Hopkin's Dining Parlour & Curiosity Shoppe
65 Athabasca Street West
Ph: 306.692.5995
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LOUNGE / PUB
Bobby's Place (Irish Pub)
63B High Street East
Ph: 306.692.3058
Cornerstone Inn Pub & Eatery
8 Main Street North
Ph: 306.692.4747
Original Joe's
930 Main Street North
Ph: 306.972-0202
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
306.693.7273
www.TunnelsOfMooseJaw.com
CONTACTS - TOURISM:
MOOSE JAW
Tourism Moose Jaw - Candis Kirkpatrick - Executive Director
P: 306.692.0555
F: 306.694.1882
E: [email protected]
W: www.tourismmoosejaw.ca
REGINA
Tourism Regina - Alison Fraser - Travel Media & Trade Consultant
P: 306.751.8776
F: 306.352.1630
E: [email protected]
W: www.tourismregina.com
SASKATCHEWAN
Tourism Saskatchewan - Heidi Wesling - Travel Trade Consultant
P: 306.798.3168
F: 306.787.6293
E: [email protected]
W: www.sasktourism.com
18 Main St. N
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 3J6
306.693.7273
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