Davidson (Saskatchewan)

Davidson is in West Central Saskatchewan, midway between Saskatoon and Regina, it is a popular pit stop.

Understand
In 1902, Colonel Andrew Duncan Davidson came to Saskatchewan in hopes of creating a 'midway' settlement between the cities of Regina and Saskatoon. With agriculture as one of his main passions, Davidson purchased 700,000 acres (2,800 km2) from the railway and the federal government suitable for grain farming. Davidson organized a train route that travelled from Chicago to Saskatoon; making one stop in Davidson on the way. Within a short period of time, Davidson, which was declared the name of the community, was nicknamed the 'Midway Town' because of its central location. On November 15, 1906, Davidson was officially declared a town.

By car
Davidson is located midway between Saskatoon and Regina on Highway 11.

Go next

 * Regina Beach on the shores of Last Mountain Lake
 * Continue south on Hwy 11 to Moose Jaw and Regina
 * Take Hwy 44 east to Lake Diefenbaker