Boggy Creek (Saskatchewan) Explained

Boggy Creek
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Pushpin Map:Saskatchewan#Canada
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the mouth in Saskatchewan
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Canada
Subdivision Type2:Provinces
Subdivision Name2:Saskatchewan
Source1 Location:RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
Source1 Coordinates:50.5447°N -104.2078°W
Mouth:Qu'Appelle River
Mouth Location:RM of Lumsden No. 189
River System:Qu'Appelle River drainage basin
Tributaries Right:Seibel Creek

Boggy Creek[1] is a river in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The river begins north-east of Balgonie and heads in a westerly direction towards Pilot Butte and Regina before turning north-west where it meets the Qu'Appelle River east of Lumsden.[2] Along the river's course there is a reservoir and several tourist attractions including parks, golf courses, a race track, and a summer camp.

Course

Boggy Creek begins in the Rural Municipality of South Qu'Appelle No. 157 about north-east of Balgonie near Highway 10. From its source, it heads west crossing Highway 364 before dropping south for about . It then returns to its westerly flow skirting the northern edge of Pilot Butte. West of Pilot Butte is Murray Parkway Golf Course, Kings Park Speedway, and Tor Hill Golf Course.[3] From Tor Hill Golf Course, Boggy Creek heads in a north-westerly direction crossing Highway 6 then Highway 11 before emptying into Condie Reservoir[4] in Condie Nature Refuge. From the lake, the river carries on past Boggy Creek School heritage site,[5] Flowing Springs Golf Greens,[6] Dallas Valley Ranch Camp,[7] and Happy Hollow Corn Maze[8] before flowing into the Qu'Appelle River about down stream and east of Lumsden.[9]

Condie Nature Refuge

Condie Nature Refuge [10] is a provincial recreation site encompassing Condie Reservoir along the course of Boggy Creek in the RM of Sherwood No. 159. Condie Reservoir was constructed in 1924 to supply water for steam engines travelling through Regina. The park is open year-round and has a picnic area, hiking trails, and access to the lake for fishing.[11] Fish found in this deep, lake include northern pike and yellow perch.[12] [13] Wildflowers such as wild roses, gaillardia, and western red lilies are found in the park. It is also home to birds such as pelicans, hawks, ducks, and swallows. Access is from Highway 734.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boggy Creek . Canadian Geographical Names Database . Government of Canada . 14 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Boggy Creek . Geoview . Geoview . 14 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Golf Courses . Regina . City of Regina . 15 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Condie Reservoir . Canadian Geographical Names Database . Government of Canada . 14 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Boggy Creek School . Canada's Historic Places . Parks Canada . 14 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Flowing Springs Golf Greens . GolfPass . GolfPass . 14 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Welcome to Dallas Valley . Dallas Valley . Dallas Valley Ranch Camp . 15 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Happy Hollow . Happy Hollow . Happy Hollow . 15 May 2023.
  9. Web site: Boggy Creek, Saskatchewan Map . Geodata.us . Geodata.us . 14 May 2023.
  10. Web site: Condie Nature Refuge Recreation Site . Canadian Geographical Names Database . Government of Canada . 14 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Regina - Condie Nature Refuge . Tourism Saskatchewan . Government of Saskatchewan . 14 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Condie Reservoir Fishing Map . GPS Nautical Charts . Bist LLC. . 15 May 2023.
  13. Web site: Condie Reservoir . Angler's Atlas . Angler's Atlas . 15 May 2023.