Katepwa Point Provincial Park is located along the eastern shore of Katepwa Lake in the southern portion of the

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, adjacent to the

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of Katepwa. The park's primary feature is a large beach, which is complemented by a large lawn, boat launch, and picnic facilities. At only five hectares in size, it is among the smallest of Saskatchewan's

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. The park was established by the Canadian federal government in 1921 as Vidal Point Dominion Park. In 1930, the

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transferred the responsibility for Saskatchewan's natural resources to the province. As such, Vidal Point fell under the jurisdiction of the newly created Saskatchewan Parks Branch in 1931 and was renamed ''Katepwa Point Provincial Park''. It was one of the six original provincial parks in Saskatchewan, the others being Moose Mountain, Duck Mountain, Cypress Hills, Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park, and Little Manitou.

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provides access to the park as it travels along the

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and the

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Attractions

The main attraction for the park is the beach. The beach is located in the southern shore of Katepwa Point, on the south side of Katepwa Beach. Besides the beach, there's a picnic area, playground, and a boat launch. Activities at the park include swimming, fishing, boating, and various other water related activities. In the winter, there's snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, skating, and ice fishing. Amenities near the park include a golf course, mini-golf, hotel, cabins, licensed dining, and hiking.

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{{Saskatchewan parks Provincial parks of Saskatchewan Division No. 6, Saskatchewan

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