East Village

The East Village was the economic heart of the Batoche community. Located right along the Carlton Trail from Winnipeg to Edmonton and next to the Batoche Ferry, it was where the general stores and public gathering spaces were built. It was also where Louis Riel’s provisional government of Saskatchewan was headquartered.

• See the foundations of the original buildings which made up the commercial center of Batoche.
• Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the viewing platform where breathtaking vistas of the South Saskatchewan river as well as the historic river lots can be seen. The viewing platform is accessible via a moderately steep set of stairs.
• Enjoy a picnic in the family garden and play area which demonstrates the vast networks of family and trade ties that bound people together. On-site restroom included.
• Hike along the Carlton trail down to the riverside where the original Batoche ferry was located.

The East Village is accessible via an access road located one kilometer further north from Batoche National Historic Site on Highway 225 (on the left-hand side) which is open until 4:30pm.

The East Village is also accessible via a 1.4 kilometer hiking trail just west of the historic Rectory. This path is uneven and does contain a steep incline.

For information regarding bear sightings as well as local fire bans, please contact the Visitor Center at 1-306-423-6227.