For centuries, the Battle River Valley was an important travel, hunting, and gathering corridor for Indigenous peoples, including the Plains Cree and Blackfoot, with the river often serving as a natural boundary between territories. In the late 1800s, Métis and early European settlers established river-lot homesteads and trading points along the valley, drawn by reliable water, timber, and rich soils.

Things to Explore:

• Learn about Battle River Watershed Alliance and Battle River Valley Map
• Go for paddling adventure. Paddling maps, you can find HERE.
• Camp at Ferry Point Landing
• Take a Guided Tour to dive into history
• Visit Duhamel Railway Trestle Bridge Site
• Visit historical St. Thomas Catholic Church
• Stop by Driedmeat Lake Bridge (Hwy 609 and 56 intersection)
• Take a rest at Tillicum Beach Park
• Hike along the river following Waskahegan Trail network