Local Activites
The Big Muddy Valley
The Big Muddy Valley is one of Canada’s untapped wonders. The valley has magnificent scenery which will take you back to the days of Sitting Bull and renegade outlaws. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the prehistoric forces that shaped the valley, centuries ago. Only a few moments south of Bengough, the Big Muddy valley will transport you to a time gone by.
Bengough & District Museum
“Putting A Face To Our Past” Our displays depict the diverse history of the area, from the early Coal mining industry to the settlers of the past, the Bengough & District will transport you days gone by.
Just some of the displays that will keep you intrigued are:
- Bengough Town Bell
- Legion & War Memorabilia
- Rare Stuffed and Mounted Specimens
- Community School Memorabilia
- Pioneer Agricultural and Domestic Tools
- Pump Organ
- Barber Shop
- Community Hospital Memorabilia
- Photo Albums
- Historical Documents
- Coal Mining Scale Model & History
- Coal Mine Site – located in Town Park
Hours of Operation – Friday thru Sunday – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. from July 1-August 31 (Other days/times available by appointment)
Contact – Recreation Office – (306) 268-2909 or email – dashby@sasktel.net
Socoko Art Gallery & Studio
(200 2nd Ave. East) (306) 268-2075
The owner/operator of the Gallery offers a variety of art classes to all ages, ie. pottery, painting (oil & latex), charcoal drawing, etc. Give Carol a call and let her know what type of classes would interest you.
Coal Mine Site
The Coal Mine Site was developed by the Bengough & District Museum. The site includes: coal mine site entrance and hill, refurbished coal cars and original track, along with an information centre. We have added picnic tables to make the area more inviting to tourists traveling through town. The Mine display can be found at 4th Ave. East and Hwy 34, Bengough SK.