Highway 38 is a

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in the northeast portion of the

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province of

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, connecting Kuroki to Chelan in the north; it passes through Kelvington, nicknamed ''Canada’s Hockey Factory''. The main feature along this highway is access to

Greenwater Lake Provincial Park Greenwater Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located on the eastern side of the province in the Porcupine Hills on Highway 38. The closest town, Porcupine Plain, is about 28 kilometres ...

. This is a primary highway is paved in its entirety and maintained by the provincial government. The highway is approximately long.

Major attractions

Highway 38 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks: * South end near Fishing Lake, Saskatchewan and two regional parks. * Highway 38 bends outward to the west to circumnavigate around Little Nut Lake * By driving east on a gravel road from this highway there is access to a regional park on Round Lake. * The original Kelvington

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CN station, was constructed in 1922, has been declared a

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property. * Highway 38 bends outward to the east to circumnavigate around Greenwater Lake. * Highway 38 provides access to

Explore the three lakes within the park; Greenwater, Steiestol and Marean Lake. Tourists can discover the island on Greenwater Lake by hydro cycles, paddle boat, boat or canoe and tour the park in any season, and take in guided nature trails, bicycling, snowmobiling, or cross country skiing. There are also nearby the 18-hole Greenhills Golf Course, as well as a rainbow trout stocked fishing area named Steiestol Lake within the park.

History

In 1999, Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley announced that Highway 38 was to be improved.

Major intersections

From south to north:

References

External links

A document from Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation: Winter Highway Conditions
* ttp://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/GreenwaterLake Greenwater Lake Provincial Park {{Saskatchewan Provincial Highways 038