Shellbrook

Shellbrook is a small town of 1,400 people (2011) in Northern Saskatchewan. Shellbrook sits at the convergence three major highways which continue east to Prince Albert.

Understand
Shellbrook is located in Saskatchewan's Parkland region. There are many lakes and recreational opportunities within a 50-km radius of the community.

History
European settlers began arriving in the area in the late 19th century and, in 1894, a post office named after the Shell Brook was established. More settlers began to arrive in the district in the early 20th century, with significant representation from people of British and Scandinavian origins. In 1910, the Canadian Northern Railway reached Shellbrook from Prince Albert and the community developed as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural region.

Get in
Shellbrook is west of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan's third largest city, at the junction of Highways 3, 40, and 55; Highway 3 & 55 continue east to Prince Albert.

Nearby

 * Big River is northwest of Shellbrook on Highway 55 on Cowan Lake and near Delaronde Lake. Offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing and ATV/snowmobile trails.


 * Blaine Lake is southwest of Shellbrook at the intersection Highways 40 & 12. There are a variety of campgrounds and golf courses within a short driving distance.


 * Shell Lake is west of Shellbrook at the intersection Highways 3 & 12. Activities in the area include mini golf, camping, golfing, swimming, boating, hiking, cycling, canoeing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and dogsledding.

Go next
Alternate access to Prince Albert National Park is provided via Highway 240, north of Shellbrook; the road is gravel once it enters the park.