Canoe Narrows, Saskatchewan

Canoe Narrows, Saskatchewan

Canoe Narrows is a small First Nations community located in northern Saskatchewan. As of 2001, its population was 822 [http://saskjobfutures.ca/community/community.cfm?id=canom0k&type=2&lang=en&site=graphic] .

Canoe Narrows is situated on the shore of Canoe Lake approximately thirty miles west of Beauval, within ancient hunting grounds of the Woodland Cree.

Commercial fishing was the community's original means of support; however, fish populations have diminished somewhat since the late 1970s. The community has since turned to forestry as its main industry.

See also

List of Indian reserves in Saskatchewan


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