Beaver City Tours
Step back in time with Beaver City Tours, an unforgettable journey into Saskatchewan’s only gold rush settlement—Beaver City, nestled on the south shore of Amisk Lake.
Gold was first discovered here in 1910, sparking excitement that quickly grew into a full-scale rush. By 1914, more than 1,000 hopeful prospectors from across Canada had flocked to Beaver City, building a bustling community complete with boarding houses, barns, a bannock baker, and even a hotel. The promise of striking it rich drew families, entrepreneurs, and miners alike, transforming this remote northern landscape into a lively frontier town almost overnight.
Your guided tour brings these stories to life—exploring the rise of Beaver City from its ambitious beginnings to its sudden decline following World War I, when interest in gold faded and the town was eventually abandoned. Today, it stands as a quiet ghost town, where the forest has reclaimed much of what once was, leaving behind only traces of its remarkable past.
Beaver City Tours offers a unique opportunity to walk among history, hear the stories of the people who lived and worked here, and experience a fascinating chapter of Saskatchewan’s heritage in a truly authentic setting.
Your tour guide, Les Oystryk, a local historian, has explored the site of this abandoned community extensively and looks forward to offering this three-hour guided tour to groups.
Phone 306-688-0810 or visit Facebook for tour schedule; pre-booking required to ensure space availability.