Moose Jaw Daytime Trolley Tour
A relaxed one-hour guided ride through Moose Jaw, past the historic downtown, the murals, the river valley and the stories behind Canada's Most Notorious City. The easiest way to get your bearings on a first visit.
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw is a prairie railway city on the Trans-Canada Highway in southern Saskatchewan, and it has built one of Canada's most entertaining small-city identities on a single cheerful claim: it is Canada's Most Notorious City.
Brick-lined tunnels beneath Main Street tell the Prohibition-era legend of Little Chicago, trolleys leave the Visitor Centre beside Mac the Moose for daytime, ghost, true crime and family rides, and warm geothermal mineral water still bubbles up beneath downtown to fill the pools at Temple Gardens. Add a pioneer village with a ship built in a wheat field, a transportation museum, a river valley, murals on the old brick walls and the home of the Snowbirds, and you have a compact, friendly destination that rewards a weekend. This market covers the tours, tunnels, spas, museums and outdoor sights, plus hotels from a 1920s heritage landmark to spa resort and highway-side chains.
Don't miss
Moose Jaw Daytime Trolley Tour
A relaxed one-hour guided ride through Moose Jaw, past the historic downtown, the murals, the river valley and the stories behind Canada's Most Notorious City. The easiest way to get your bearings on a first visit.
Chicago Connection Tour at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
The best-known experience in Moose Jaw: a costumed, guided walk through the brick-lined tunnels beneath downtown, telling the Prohibition-era legend that Al Capone and his Chicago crew used the town as a hideout.
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa
The spa that Moose Jaw is famous for: natural geothermal mineral water drawn from deep beneath downtown, warmed pools indoors and out, and a soak that feels especially good after a long prairie drive.
Western Development Museum Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan's transportation story under one roof: vintage cars, railcars, aircraft, immersive galleries and a short-line train ride, right beside the Visitor Centre at the edge of the city.
Things to do in Moose Jaw
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
Moose Jaw Happy Haunts Family Trolley Tour
A lighter, family-friendly evening trolley ride with friendly ghost stories and local legends, created by Tourism Moose Jaw so that younger travellers can enjoy the city's spooky side without the scares.
Moose Jaw Trolley True Crime Tour
An adults-only evening trolley ride through the darker side of Moose Jaw's past, with real accounts of scandal, deception and notorious criminals told by a guide who knows where the bodies, almost literally, are buried.
Moose Jaw Ghost Trolley Tour
A night-time trolley ride through haunted streets, with ghost stories, paranormal encounters and local lore about the restless spirits said to linger in Moose Jaw's hotels, theatres and old brick buildings.
Chicago Connection Tour at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
The best-known experience in Moose Jaw: a costumed, guided walk through the brick-lined tunnels beneath downtown, telling the Prohibition-era legend that Al Capone and his Chicago crew used the town as a hideout.
Bunker 24 Tour at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
A fully guided tour of a 1950s-style Cold War bunker, with immersive sets, costumed guides and period artifacts. The darker, more modern counterpart to the Prohibition story under downtown Moose Jaw.
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Moose Jaw
A self-paced detective game played on your phone around downtown Moose Jaw, with clues, characters and a case to solve. A budget-friendly, flexible way to explore the streets at your own speed.
Outdoor Escape Game Audio Quest in Moose Jaw
An interactive audio quest that turns downtown Moose Jaw into an escape game, with puzzles to solve and a story that unfolds through your headphones as you walk from clue to clue.
Sights of Moose Jaw Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
A low-cost, self-guided audio walking tour of Moose Jaw's downtown sights, played on your phone as you stroll at your own pace past historic buildings, public art and the stories behind them.
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa
The spa that Moose Jaw is famous for: natural geothermal mineral water drawn from deep beneath downtown, warmed pools indoors and out, and a soak that feels especially good after a long prairie drive.
Sahara Spa in the Historic CN Station
A full-service day spa inside the historic Canadian National train station near Crescent Park, with treatments from around the world, a bar and a calm atmosphere in one of the city's grand old buildings.
Western Development Museum Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan's transportation story under one roof: vintage cars, railcars, aircraft, immersive galleries and a short-line train ride, right beside the Visitor Centre at the edge of the city.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
Grant Hall Hotel
Downtown Main Street
A heritage hotel on Main Street North, open since 1927, with grand public rooms, a famous ghost-story reputation and a location a short stroll from the tunnels, the murals and the best downtown dining.
Check rates →Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa
Downtown
The city's resort-style hotel at 24 Fairford Street East, built around the geothermal mineral pools, with downtown on the doorstep and a soak a few steps from your room.
Check rates →Best Western Plus Moose Jaw
Diefenbaker Drive
A modern chain hotel on Diefenbaker Drive, minutes from the Trans-Canada Highway, the Visitor Centre and the Western Development Museum. A reliable base for families and road-trippers.
Check rates →Holiday Inn Express and Suites Moose Jaw
Diefenbaker Drive
A newer chain hotel at 195 Diefenbaker Drive near the highway, suited to families and road-trippers who want modern rooms, simple logistics and a short drive to downtown.
Check rates →Heritage Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Moose Jaw
North Main Street
A full-service hotel with a convention centre at 1590 Main Street North, popular with groups, events and travellers who want more on-site space than a standard roadside hotel.
Check rates →Comfort Inn and Suites Moose Jaw
Thatcher Drive
A well-known chain hotel at 155 Thatcher Drive, handy for the highway and the Burrowing Owl Centre, with straightforward rooms and good value for families and budget-minded travellers.
Check rates →Quality Inn and Suites Moose Jaw
Diefenbaker Drive
A mid-range chain hotel at 323 Diefenbaker Drive, in the highway-side hotel district a short walk from restaurants and a short drive from the Visitor Centre, museum and downtown.
Check rates →Moosejaw Inn
Moose Jaw
A budget-friendly independent inn in Moose Jaw for travellers who want a simple, low-cost bed close to the city's sights and are happy to skip resort extras.
Check rates →Moose Jaw guides
Moose Jaw: A First-Timer's Guide
How Moose Jaw is laid out, what to do first, where the trolleys and tunnels fit and the handful of choices that shape a good first trip.
Moose Jaw in Three Days: An Itinerary
A three-day plan that balances tunnels, trolleys, spa time, museums and the river valley without rushing.
Moose Jaw Trolley Tours: Which One to Choose
A plain guide to the daytime, family, ghost and true crime trolley tours: who each one suits, when they run and how to book.
Little Chicago: Prohibition, Tunnels and the Capone Legend
The story behind Moose Jaw's famous tunnels, what is documented, what is folklore and how to experience it today.
When to Visit Moose Jaw: Seasons, Events and Weather
What each season in Moose Jaw offers, what is open when and how to choose the right time for your trip.
Moose Jaw with Kids: A Family Guide
The best family activities in Moose Jaw, from the giant moose and a train ride to ghost stories for kids, pools and owls.
