🧳🇨🇦🧳 MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan, Canada - April 16, 2019 - Spring trip through the past

Back in Canada and a day trip to Moose Jaw with a friend. Exploring the past. My friend (born in Moose Jaw) and I sought out what remains of the former Wild Animal Park as well as a few other places in Moose Jaw. Stark spring landscape but still interesting.

The gate post at the entrance. Once a vibrant animal park that residents took pride in. First opened in 1929, it initially featured North American wildlife such as bison, bears and wolves and later exotics such as lions. Closed in 1995, the City of Moose Jaw is proposing a name change and repurpose. Tatawaw Park would be the new name and recreational use the new game. 

Graffiti covered structures

What is left of the lion enclosure area


Old weathered painted fire hydrant 

Moose Jaw River and Kingsway Park 

Stark spring landscape

Emerging spring Mourning Cloak Butterfly 

Lichen encrusted branch

CN and CP railway bird houses Wakamow Park (River Park for those that remember)

St Andrews Church neo-gothic spire

Train theme sculpture Crescent Park

Memorabilia inspired interior Rosie’s on River Street. Great food!

I hope to post more photo-inspired trips to Moose Jaw!