Located at the splitting point of the South Saskatchewan River and the famous Qu’Appelle River, Lake Diefenbaker was first established in 1959 with the construction of the Gardiner Dam and filled up to its current depth in 1967.

 

The dam and lake were created with the intent of protecting the South Saskatchewan River from dangerous ice sheets in the winter as well as ensuring that the Qu’Appelle River did not dry up when farmers needed it most in the summer.

In the 60+ years since its completion, development has taken place all along the shores of Lake Diefenbaker, providing Saskatchewan residents with the perfect place to escape the pressures of the city and experience the true beauty of country living.

 

Today, Lake Diefenbaker is home to three provincial parks and three regional parks that welcome hundreds of families every year to experience iconic golf courses, historically rich hiking trails, and some of the best fishing in the world!