Not every fun outing has to incur an expense, and some of the fondest memories from life on the Canadian prairies are made by children racing down the tobogganing hills.
Three of Moose Jaw’s best tobogganing sites are:
Buzzy's Hill
By far, the most renowned tobogganing hill in Moose Jaw is Buzzy's Hill. The South Hill site is located on Valleyview Drive along the rim of the Wakamow Valley.
To access the hill, turn off Ninth Avenue West onto Valleyview Drive and parking is available along the top rim of the hill. Alternatively, you can approach the location by driving down Seventh Avenue Southwest.
Most tobogganers find the portion of the hill closer to Seventh Avenue Southwest to be ideal, as there is a suitable clearing in the trees and the river is a fair distance away.
Younger tobogganers are advised to keep to the east where the hill is less steep, and more seasoned thrill seekers will usually find a small jump or two that has been set up.
Vanier ball diamonds
A second good tobogganing location is located near Vanier Collegiate Institute, located along Macdonald Street. The ball diamonds are located at the intersection of Macdonald Street and Fourth Avenue Northwest.
To access the ski hill from the top, drivers can take the back alley running north off Macdonald Street or south off Laurier Street West.
There is a flat site at the top of the hill that’s suitable for parking, and the run is a safe distance from roadways or other hazards.
Happy Valley
Happy Valley is another well-known venue and is located east of the Town ‘N’ Country Mall.
To access the tobogganing hill, take Saskatchewan Street East and then turn north on Wolfe Avenue. From here, take a right-hand turn on Oak Street and the road will take you down into the valley.
The valley has a few hilly sites that are free of trees, and being in a valley it provides a bit more shelter on a day with gusting winds.
No matter which site you choose, remember to dress warm and find a site that isn’t too steep for you or your child’s level of confidence.
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