Nipawin: Murals, River Landscapes and Trails

Nipawin lies between Tobin Lake and Codette Lake, on the banks of the Saskatchewan River. Its riverside setting, murals, museum and trails give the town several different sides to explore, which you can weigh differently when planning your trip. Those interested in local history will find different ideas than travelers who enjoy spending time outdoors or are looking for sporting activities.

Murals and Local History

The Murals of Nipawin comprise nine outdoor and four indoor murals. Guided walks showcase the city’s history through 13 murals. This combines visual impressions with a historical theme and offers a specific focus for anyone who wants to get to know Nipawin through its history.

The Living Forestry Museum also focuses on history: it was founded in 1967. The historic house is furnished as it was originally and contains family artifacts as well as historical objects. The museum therefore places the house itself and the items it preserves at the center of the experience.

One special date in the annual calendar is Canada Day on July 1. On this day, the museum’s historic sawmill is put into operation for live demonstrations. The clay ovens also bake hundreds of loaves of bread, which are sold to the public in the afternoon. If you would like to plan your visit around this, you can take the date into account when choosing when to travel.

Trails, Activities and Winter Options

The Central Park Walking Trails offer a 2 km loop suitable for walking and cycling. The Walleye Trail is a scenic 1 km route connecting Nipawin with Nipawin Regional Park and other trails in the park. This lets you consider different types of trails for your stay without treating the two routes as the same trail.

There are also cross-country skiing opportunities in winter. Ski trails start at the tenth hole of Evergreen Golf Course, connect with trails in Nipawin Regional Park, and include about 7 km of groomed trails in total. The Walleye Trail also serves as a cross-country ski trail in winter, with about 10 km of groomed trails in total. In the wider area around the destination, the Twin Lakes Trail Blazers maintain more than 200 km of trails around Nipawin.

Central Park has two different 9-hole disc golf courses. The Pool @ Central Park is a junior Olympic-size pool with a diving board and a 188-foot waterslide. Alongside the trails, there are other options for an active stay. Deciding which of these activities should shape your itinerary can be a helpful guide when choosing a vacation rental in Nipawin.

Other Places and Notable Structures

The Hospital Grounds Walking Trail is a short path along the landscaped grounds of Pineview Lodge and the hospital. Crooked Bridge, on the western edge of Nipawin, is a two-level bridge completed in 1930. It is closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic—a useful detail to keep in mind when planning your routes around town.

For more destinations, you can also explore Naicam, Hudson Bay, Porcupine Plain, Tisdale and Melfort.

For the broader travel overview: Division No. 14.