Who We Are

The Calling Lakes Planning District encompasses the town of Fort Qu’Appelle, RM of North Qu’Appelle No. 187, Resort Village of Fort San, Resort Village of B-Say-Tah, Village of Lebret, and the District of Katepwa.  The calling lakes board realizes that the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle is the “HUB” of our region, and we want to bring tourism and economic growth to the 4 calling lakes region.

The Calling Lakes Planning District is full of places to see and things to do. The District has a large amount of cultural and historical features that are celebrated locally and recognized from afar. The District is located within the Qu’Appelle Valley in the south-eastern part of the Province, approximately 70 km north east of the City of Regina.

Cultural activities include those related to the arts such as the summer art festival, local artist’s guild and pottery. The First Nations and Metis history in the area is also celebrated through events and by recognizing landmarks where historical events occurred. As an active farmer’s market community the people from the District are able to showcase local enthusiasm about the products of the Valley.

Mission Statement

“Our communities are working together as a collective to create healthy lifestyles for residents and visitors. We will work together to provide year round recreational opportunities, services and to create an attractive place to live, work, play and carry on business. We will strive to find a sense of balance in the environment including land and water, rich historical, cultural, heritage and economical dimensions of our communities. We will make decisions that consider the long term needs of these dimensions to ensure a healthy way of life for current and future residents and visitors.”

4 Lakes, 4 Seasons, 4 Everyone

We invite you to discover the beauty, excitement and history of the Calling Lakes Qu’Appelle Valley Region. With an abundance of arts and culture, recreation and family activities, you may want to stay longer than planned.

History of the Valley

The Calling Lakes Planning District is full of places to see and things to do.  The District has a large amount of cultural and historical features that are celebrated locally and recognized from afar. The District is located within the Qu’Appelle Valley in the south-eastern part of the Province, approximately 70 km north east of the City of Regina.

Cultural activities include those related to the arts such as the summer art festival, local artist’s guild and pottery.  The First Nations and Metis history in the area is also celebrated through events and by recognizing landmarks where historical events occurred.  As an active farmer’s market community the people from the District are able to showcase local enthusiasm about the products of the Valley.