Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan


Wood Mountain is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Old Post No. 43 and Census Division No. 3. Its name is derived from the Red River Métis words "montagne de bois", due to the abundance of poplar trees in the otherwise barren region. Highway 18 and Highway 358 intersect south of the community.
Wood Mountain is known for its annual stampede that has been held every year for more than 120 years. It is also known for its Sprinkle Fresh Spring Water taken from the Flowing Springs Ranch.
This village is home to the administrative office of the Wood Mountain Dakota Sioux First Nation band government.

History

Wood Mountain incorporated as a village on March 4, 1930.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Wood Mountain recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2016.
In the 2011 Census of Population, the Village of Wood Mountain recorded a population of, a change from its 2006 population of. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2011.

Economy and tourism

Historically, Wood Mountain's economy has relied mainly on agriculture as a main industry. The community still has strong roots to farming and ranching, but with its location and rich history, tourism has become a main industry. The community has a variety of businesses, recreation sites, and many accommodations such as bed and breakfasts, a cafe restaurant, a pool, a library, a community hall, and a wide variety of churches, museums, campgrounds, and regional parks.

Local attractions