Hudson Bay (Saskatchewan)

Hudson Bay is a town of 1,500 people (2011) in East Central Saskatchewan, Canada.

Understand
Hudson Bay is nestled in the Red Deer Valley, between the Porcupine and Pasquia Hills in northeastern Saskatchewan. European settlement began in the 18th century, with fur trading posts being established east and south of the present-day townsite. The town of Hudson Bay was established when the Canadian Northern Railway, a predecessor to the Canadian National Railway (CN), arrived in 1909.

Hudson Bay's economy is based on forestry, agriculture, processing and eco-tourism, and has claimed the title of "Forestry Capital of Canada" as well as "Moose Capital of the World" due to the abundance of wildlife in the area.

By car
Hudson Bay is located at the junction of Highways 3 and 9, about east of Prince Albert,  northeast of Sasktoon, and  northeast of Regina.

Saskota Flyway (Highway 9) is known as "the International Road to Adventure" as it starts in Bismarck, North Dakota. Between the Manitoba border and Hudson Bay, the road is gravel, passing through northern forest, prairie parkland, vast stretches of wheat-production, parks and coal mining country.

Take Highway 3 or 41 comes west from Saskatoon. Take Highway 3 east from Manitoba.

Do
Hudson Bay offers many outdoor recreational opportunities unspoiled wilderness and abundant wildlife.


 * ATVing − Many of the scenic trails that are available for snowmobiles in the winter are available for ATVs and trail bikes in the spring and summer. Hudson Bay is surrounded by the Porcupine Provincial Forest and the Pasquia Provincial Forest giving opportunities to explore the back country.
 * Fishing − the Hudson Bay area has a wide variety of fish species and an abundance of clear water lakes, rivers, streams and stocked ponds.
 * Hunting – The Porcupine Provincial Forest and the Pasquia Provincial Forest offer hunting for elk, white tail deer, moose and bear.
 * Red Deer River Route − The Red Deer River makes its way from Hudson Bay Saskatchewan to Red Deer Lake in Manitoba and has a historical significance for the fur trade and for early logging history. The river is suitable for those wanting to explore the waters by canoe or kayak.
 * Recreational snowmobiling in winter