Events

Where Heritage Meets Tomorrow Join us for the official ribbon cutting and unveiling of Ellianna Guest House, a remarkable new addition to the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site of Canada. Discover how the past meets the future in a structure inspired by the building methods of 1899, featuring interlocking timbers and traditional craftsmanship that… Continue reading ELLIANNA

All Aboard Your journey begins at the gate, where every visitor receives a passenger ship ticket. Present your ticket to the Captain and prepare to board. Once aboard, the story of the journey to Canada unfolds through live reenactments, characters and storytelling. Experience the uncertainty, excitement, challenges and deeply human stories of those who left… Continue reading BOUND FOR CANADA

What can the ground beneath our feet tell us about the people who lived here more than a century ago? Explore the archaeology of the Doukhobor Dugout House and discover what the 2004 archaeological excavation revealed about life in 1899. Through artifacts, discoveries, stories and hands-on experiences, uncover pieces of everyday life and consider what… Continue reading THE SECRETS BENEATH THE HILL

Doukhobor Plough Day Before there could be a harvest, there had to be a first furrow. Experience the hard work of breaking new ground and transforming unfamiliar land into a place to grow food, raise families and build a future. Through demonstrations and hands-on experiences, discover the importance of the plough, the soil and the… Continue reading THE FIRST FURROW

Their Stories. Their Strength. Their Legacy. Embracing the grandmothers, mothers and sisters who were the foundation of their families and communities. Discover the skills, knowledge and craftsmanship that shaped everyday life—from gardening, cooking, preserving and sewing to raising children, working the land, pulling the plough and creating a home from very little. Celebrate the strength,… Continue reading THE WOMEN OF 1899

The People Who Built Saskatchewan Saskatchewan was built by people from many places, cultures and traditions. Experience the Valley alive with the music, dance, performances, stories and traditions of different cultural communities who helped shape Saskatchewan. Meet performers and cultural groups, experience their traditions and celebrate the many voices that continue to enrich our province.

The Train. The Explosion. The Questions. Step into one of Saskatchewan’s most enduring historical mysteries and meet Peter Verigin in person as his story comes to life through live reenactment. Follow the events leading up to the fateful train journey, learn about the people surrounding him, and experience the dramatic events of the explosion that… Continue reading THE VERIGIN MYSTERY

Memory, Family & Legacy — 128 Years Later After 128 years, what remains? Explore the people, land, memories, family stories, archaeology and legacy that continue to connect us to those who arrived here in 1899. Inspired by Brenda’s book, What Remains Here, the day will bring these stories together through a special reading from the… Continue reading WHAT REMAINS HERE