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Since the opening of the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa on
June 3, 1996, thousands of spa enthusiasts have come to
Moose Jaw. In fact, in 2007 alone there were over
120,000 visitors. The spa has significantly influenced
the growth of Tourism in the community and in June 2008
announced a 75 room expansion which will bring its
capacity to 254 guest rooms. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw is a destination
tourist attraction showcasing underground tunnels used
for prohibited activities in the early 1900s. Historic
tours
regarding illegal activities are showcased in ‘The
Chicago Connection’ and tours reflecting Chinese
immigration are featured in the ‘Passage to Fortune’ tour.
About 100,000 visitors tour through the tunnels every year. Casino
Moose
Jaw opened a gaming facility in 2002. The Chaplin Interpretive
Centre, which is the western anchor of the Saskatchewan
Bird Trail has also been a popular tourist destination,
and has attracted more than 25,000 people annually.
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Employment 2007 |
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Employment 2002 |
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Employment 1997 |
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Local Business,
Attractions, and Events 2007 |
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Local Business,
Attractions, and Events 2002 |
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(% '07 vs '97) |
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(% '07 vs '02) |
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(% '02 vs '97) |
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(% '07 vs '02) |
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| Moose Jaw North |
890 |
8.4% |
1,030 |
-13.6% |
821 |
25.5% |
65 |
75.7% |
37 |
| Moose Jaw Wakamow |
1,168 |
47.7% |
990 |
18.0% |
791 |
25.2% |
65 |
75.7% |
37 |
| Total Moose Jaw |
2,058 |
27.7% |
2,020 |
1.9% |
1,612 |
25.3% |
130 |
75.7% |
74 |
| Thunder Creek |
834 |
85.8% |
569 |
46.6% |
449 |
26.7% |
143 |
68.2% |
85 |
| MJ & Thunder Creek Area |
2,892 |
40.3% |
2,589 |
11.7% |
2,061 |
25.6% |
273 |
71.7% |
159 |
| Saskatchewan |
55,600 |
12.8% |
60,700 |
-8.4% |
49,310 |
23.1% |
4,353 |
28.0% |
3,400 |
Source: Tourism Saskatchewan, Statistics
Canada Estimates
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Traveller Revenues 2006 (%
'06 vs '97) |
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Traveller Revenues 1997 (%
'02 vs '97) |
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Traveller Revenues 1994 (%
'97 vs '94) |
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| Moose Jaw North |
$20,800,000 |
105.9% |
$19,800,000 |
5.1% |
$10,100,000 |
96.0% |
| Moose Jaw Wakamow |
$25,800,000 |
186.7% |
$17,600,000 |
46.6% |
$9,000,000 |
95.6% |
| Total Moose Jaw |
$46,600,000 |
144.0% |
$37,400,000 |
24.6% |
$19,100,000 |
95.8% |
| Thunder Creek |
$20,600,000 |
70.3% |
$13,700,000 |
50.4% |
$12,100,000 |
13.2% |
| MJ & Thunder Creek Area |
$67,200,000 |
115.4% |
$51,100,000 |
31.5% |
$31,200,000 |
63.8% |
| Saskatchewan |
$1,560,000,000 |
41.8% |
$1,300,000,000 |
20.0% |
$1,100,000,000 |
18.2% |
Source: Tourism Saskatchewan, Statistics
Canada Estimates
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