2012 Theme Day
2012-07-07 | The Doukhobor Dugout House Inc., Doukhobor Dugout House, Blaine Lake No. 434, Saskatchewan, S0J 0J0, Canada
Help solve one of Canada’s unsolved cold cases by participating in our tours. You will learn what happened, and get clues throughout the tour.
Form your own theories about the dramatic story of Peter Verigin, who died when a railway car exploded on the Kettle Valley Line in 1924. Over the many decades since, police and investigators have been unable to definitively resolve the death of Peter Verigin, and eight others in the rail car.
First reports about the disaster on the Kettle Valley Line near Farron, BC, pointed to accident being the cause of the explosion that killed those in CPR Car 1586. And there are people who know the case well today who believe this to be the correct explanation. Others at the time and since have argued that the explosion was the result of a calculated scheme. Since Peter Verigin was by far the most prominent individual among those who died, most attention has turned to who might have wanted him dead and why.

2013 Theme Day
2013-07-06 11:00 - 15:00 UTC

2014 Theme Day: Doukhobor Letters
2014-07-05 11:00 - 15:00
If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

2015 Theme Day: There is a Difference!
2015-07-04 11:00 - 15:00

2016 Theme Day
2016-07-02
Assassination or accident?
The cover-up.
Did they get away with murder?
Uncover the lies and experience the real live re-enactment
of the morning of October 29, 1924.

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

2017 Theme Day
2017-07-01
We celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1, 2017.

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

The King's Race: Saskatchewan 2
2017-07-01
Doukhobor Dugout House was part of the season finale of The King’s Race: Saskatchewan 2.
For three days, the teams were put through the paces in what had been a very challenging race. In this second last challenge, the teams were forced to slow down and really take their time crafting perehi, a traditional Doukhobor fruit tart, at the site of the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site Of Canada near Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan.
The teams stepped back in time, suited up in traditional clothing, and tried their hands and this very difficult skill to master. Who mastered it and who fell behind?
Huge thank you to Brenda Cheveldayoff and the ladies and gentlemen for their hospitality and dedication to making this a favourite stop of the Race!
In The King’s Race, 10 teams of two set off from Mainline Chrysler in Rosetown, SK on an epic four-day race around the province. One team walks away with $40,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle from the Mainline Automotive Group.
The King’s Race can be viewed on YouTube.
See all the links to the complete first and second year.

2018 Theme Day
2018-07-07
We are planning a major quest. Pack your bag. Come home to history.

Theme Day was July 7, 2018.

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.
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2019 Theme Day
2019-07-06
Theme Day – The Rumour was held July 6, 2019.
Below is the video of that day.

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

2020 Theme Day
2020-07-04
Our 2020 Theme Day and tours were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Instead, we held four days where we sold loaves of fresh-baked Doukhobor bread, long a favourite item at our theme days. Ordering and payment was done online, and no-contact pickup was at the site on four Saturdays in July and August, and a chilly Saturday in October.
Proceeds of the bread sales were dedicated to the replacement of the roof of the Prayer Home, and future fundraising will assist with the painting of the exterior.
Click here for a Global News Saskatoon story about the bread sales and prayer home project.
Thank you to all who supported out bread sales! We hope to see you in 2021!

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

2021 Season of Colours
2021-07-03
We are excited to present Season of Colours as we explore Saskatchewan history in 2021 with a visit to Doukhobor Dugout House.
To comply with Covid-19 precautions, only self-guided tours will be available and will include visits to:

Doukhobor dugout house
Ospennia Spring
The new Doukhobor barn
Banya
Tolstoy house
Museum of artifacts
Gift shop
Donna’s Doukhobor Prayer Home, a project undertaken in the past year to renovate the Prayer Home. The project was started by Donna Choppe prior to her passing in January of 2020, and continues through the generosity of many donors and those who purchased Doukhobor bread in the summer and fall of 2020.

​New this year for your relaxation before or after your self-guided tour is our outdoor patio, Peter Verigin The Lordly Patio, overlooking the river valley. Food and beverages will be served. Learn more about Peter Verigin.
Admission is $10 per person. Cash-only payment is accepted at the gate.
We look forward to seeing you safely on July 3 or one of the following Saturdays in July. Thank you for supporting local heritage.

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

2022 Indigenous and Doukhobor Paths
2022-07-02 11:00 - 17:00
Historical significance belonging to the past. Its footprints have created its future.
Our ancestors’ footprints have lead us together into the 2022 Re-enactment of Indigenous Doukhobor Paths.
Join us July 2/2022, at 11 am and be a part of the ceremony of history.
The early Doukhobor settlers, were without a horse and 12 women were pulling the plow. Indigenous people seeing this, under threat of arrest, brought them a horse in the night.
This authenticity of humanity is the true strength.
We come together in honoring our ancestors through the sharing of our heritage.
Come home to history. Indigenous Doukhobor Paths.

2022 Season of Colours Photos
2022-07-09 08:00 - 17:00

2022 Season of Colours
2022-07-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-30 10:00 - 17:00
We are excited to present Season of Colours as we explore Saskatchewan history in 2022 with a visit to Doukhobor Dugout House.
To comply with Covid-19 precautions, only self-guided tours will be available and will include visits to:

Doukhobor dugout house
Ospennia Spring
The new Doukhobor barn
Banya
Tolstoy house
Museum of artifacts
Gift shop
Donna’s Doukhobor Prayer Home, a project undertaken in the past year to renovate the Prayer Home. The project was started by Donna Choppe prior to her passing in January of 2020, and continues through the generosity of many donors and those who purchased Doukhobor bread in the summer and fall of 2020.

​New this year for your relaxation before or after your self-guided tour is our outdoor patio, Peter Verigin The Lordly Patio, overlooking the river valley. Food and beverages will be served. Learn more about Peter Verigin.
Admission is $10 per person. Cash-only payment is accepted at the gate.
We look forward to seeing you safely on July 2 or one of the following Saturdays in July. Thank you for supporting local heritage.

If you wish to donate to Donna’s project, the renovation of the Doukhobor Prayer Home, please e-transfer or contact us at payments@doukhobordugouthouse.com. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please send to: Doukhobor Dugout House, Box 433, Blaine Lake SK S0J 0J0. Charitable receipts can be made available upon request. Thank you for your support.

Variety of Culture 2023
2023-07-01 10:00 - 17:00
Wear your historic transitions and be apart of variety of culture
Join us
Sing
Dance
Share your stories
Tell your stories
Anyone that comes dressed for this day in there heritage will have free access summer season.
Come home to history

2023 Variety of Cultures Photos
2023-07-01 10:00 - 17:00

Blanket’s of Comfort 2024
2024-07-06 10:00 - 17:00
Can you imagine how life would of been. Let’s explore this mystery. Let’s come together with Blankets of Comfort.
Blankets of Comfort
Remembering our ancestors
Live Re-enactment 11am
Open 10am to 5pm
Live patio entertainment

Blanket’s of Comfort 2024 - Photos
2024-07-06 10:00 - 17:00

Friendship Day
2025-07-05 10:00 - 17:00
*Bring a friend ( free admission for your friend)
*Wear something yellow
*Receive your friendship bracelets at the gate.
*Pack your bags
*enter your names for an all exclusive overnight stay that very night.
Day activities
– Photo Booth
– Patio entertainment
– Artifact archive experience and much more.

Ancestors Leaving footprints
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00
🤎The path of wisdom and experience that we can learn from and build upon.
🤎Cultural Roots, These footprints connect us to our cultural and familial roots.
🤎Learn the paths our ancestors took, join us on a historical journey
“ think about the legacy you wish to leave behind “

History Day
2025-07-19 10:00 - 17:00
Dress up in your favorite history era, culture, or customs and have free admission and sharing stories, singing, dance.
*Gate entrance free (customs/costumes or just your favorite era)
*Our day line up of activities including
*Indigenous
*Ukrainian dance
*Eastern Europe
*folklore dance
And so much more

Timeless Memories
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00
Life is a collection of moments.
Whether it’s through photography, journaling, or simply sharing stories, take the time to honor your memories.

Blankets and Quilts
2025-08-02 10:00 - 17:00
Story time in a special place on the ground, in the shade, story time with a traditional culture taste. The untold tales of the past. A journey through time.
*Cold refreshing watermelon Kwas included 🍉

Murder Mystery
2025-08-07
Mystery after dark walk
Bring your flashlights and join us in an after dark walk.
Murder or Assassination ?
1924 at midnight Peter V Verigin life was taken.
Received your historical train ticket and come emerge yourself in one of the Canadian unsolved mysteries.
$14.50 per person
Contact us to pre register

Spirit Wrestlers
2025-08-09 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for an educational day through our community activities.
Elements that contribute to a rich culture narrative.
*Unity
*Strength
*Roots
*Tradition
*Peace 🕊️

Gallery 2025
2025-08-15 08:00 - 17:00

Tourism and Peace
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00
Tourism as a Pathway to Peace 🕊️ Unite Through Travel.
This is how Tourism Connects Us by
Building Relationships, you the visitor expands the vision.
Tourism connects people nurturing global friendships.
This is the year though tourism theme days
Share your experiences.

Embrace the Journey - Our story
2025-08-23 10:00 - 17:00
This will be a remarkable theme day about each area we touched on specifically throughout the summer.
Including a group walkabout throughout the heritage site at 11am & 2pm with Brenda character name “Tatiana“

Doukhobor Wedding reenactment 🕊️ and vows renewals
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
This day is unique as we embark on an a day about Doukhobor weddings.
Step into a world of rich tradition, heartfelt community, and profound spirituality at our Doukhobor Wedding Theme Day!
This unique event offers visitors an immersive journey into the cultural heritage of the Doukhobor people, known for their powerful and deep commitment to peace and love.
And here’s the best part: After our re enactment 🩵🩵 Couples can seize this opportunity to renew their vows in a setting brimming with meaning and history!
Couples vows renewal includes:
Doukhobor hospitality lunch
* borsch, bread and refreshments
* our traditional vows
* certificate included signed by Elder Jeanette Stringer
* $45.00 per couple
🌸 Makes This Day Unforgettable.
Sign up to renew your vows
