Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan

Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan

Willow Bunch is a small community located in south central Saskatchewan, Canada. The population is 431, with 151 being declared as francophones.

Previous names for Willow Bunch have been "Hart-Rouge" and "Talle-de-Saules". The area has seen influences from Métis and fransaskois.

It is the birthplace of Edouard Beaupré, known as the "Géant Beaupré".

Another well known family from Willow Bunch is the Campagne family. Michelle, Paul and Suzanne originally formed a musical group named Folle Avoine. Then with Annette, the folk music group Hart-Rouge. Their sister Carmen Campagne performed a solo career in the field of music for children.

The town is located amongst gentle rolling hills covered in trees.

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