Lieu historique national de Batoche

From Rosthern, take Route 312 east, cross the South Saskatchewan River, then follow Route 225 north to Batoche. Discover one of the top destinations for history buffs and the homeland of the Metis in Saskatchewan. Batoche National Historic Site of Canada is located near the South Saskatchewan River. 

The site includes the remains of the Metis village of Batoche, where the Carlton trail crossed the river. The parish church and presbytery of Saint-Antoine de Padoue, established in the late 19th century by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, dominate the site. Batoche also witnessed the battle between the forces of the Metis provisional government and those of the Canadian government. The Batoche site evokes the heroes of the Metis resistance, such as Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont, who are now part of Canadian history. 

The historic designation includes the village ruins, the battlefield, the Carlton Trail, and the remains of the surrounding community, including its original layout in river lots. The 1885 armed conflict remains a defining event in the region's development. In addition, the Metis community from 1879 to today and their land use of the Metis shore properties, as illustrated by the landscape features and cultural heritage resources, give the site its heritage value.