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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 2003 alone there were over 113,000visitors.
The spa has significantly influenced the growth of Tourism
in the community. 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.
Over 455,000 tickets have been sold since June 2000. 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 Aug 2002 |
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Employment Aug 1997 |
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Employment 1994 |
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Local Business, Attractions,
and Events 2002 |
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Local Business, Attractions,
and Events 1997 |
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(% '02 vs '94) |
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(% '02 vs '97) |
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(% '97 vs '94) |
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(% '02 vs '97) |
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| Moose Jaw North |
1,030 |
37.30% |
821 |
25.50% |
750 |
9.50% |
37 |
15.60% |
32 |
| Moose Jaw Wakamow |
990 |
37.10% |
791 |
25.20% |
722 |
9.60% |
37 |
54.20% |
24 |
| Total Moose Jaw |
2,020 |
37.20% |
1,612 |
25.30% |
1,472 |
9.50% |
74 |
32.10% |
56 |
| Thunder Creek |
569 |
38.80% |
449 |
26.70% |
410 |
9.50% |
85 |
46.60% |
58 |
| MJ & Thunder Creek Area |
2,589 |
37.60% |
2,061 |
25.60% |
1,882 |
9.50% |
159 |
39.50% |
114 |
| Saskatchewan |
60,700 |
31.10% |
49,310 |
23.10% |
46,300 |
6.50% |
3,400 |
14.50% |
2,970 |
Source: Tourism Saskatchewan, Statistics
Canada Estimates
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Traveller Revenues 2001 (%
'02 vs '94) |
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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 |
$19,800,000 |
153.80% |
$10,100,000 |
96.00% |
$7,800,000 |
29.50% |
| Moose Jaw Wakamow |
$17,600,000 |
179.40% |
$9,000,000 |
95.60% |
$6,300,000 |
42.90% |
| Total Moose Jaw |
$37,400,000 |
165.20% |
$19,100,000 |
95.80% |
$14,100,000 |
35.50% |
| Thunder Creek |
$13,700,000 |
31.70% |
$12,100,000 |
13.20% |
$10,400,000 |
16.30% |
| MJ & Thunder Creek Area |
$51,100,000 |
108.60% |
$31,200,000 |
63.80% |
$24,500,000 |
27.30% |
| Saskatchewan |
$1,300,000,000 |
38.30% |
$1,100,000,000 |
18.20% |
$940,000,000 |
17.00% |
Source: Tourism Saskatchewan, Statistics
Canada Estimates
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