August 20-23, 2025
Welcome to Moose Jaw
Our notoriety comes from many places
- Our underground tunnels that legend says were used by Al Capone, the world’s most notorious gangster.
- Mac, who recaptured the title of World’s Tallest Moose” following an international “moose war” with Norway in 2019.
- The Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Moose Jaw’s 15 Wing is home to the internationally renowned 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.
- Canada’s Most Notoriously Charming downtown, which strikes the right balance of history, heritage, shopping, entertainment and culture.
- Our name! Once you hear the name “Moose Jaw”, you don’t forget it.
- And, of course, our people. Moose Javians are excited to show you how Notoriously Friendly and Notoriously Welcoming we are. Thank you for choosing Moose Jaw as your destination – you won’t forget it!
We apologize, but the opening of registration will be delayed for a few days to ensure we have all the pieces in place to make your registration process as smooth and informed as possible. We look forward to having you all with us this summer.
Partners
MSA SUMMER AGENDA
Join us for an exciting lineup of activities, networking, and entertainment at the MSA event. Whether you’re here for the marketplace, tours, competitions, or celebrations, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience!
Click the button below to view the complete schedule of events and plan your participation.
Parade Information
Saskatchewan law mandates safety requirements for off-road vehicles, including ATVs, even in parades. This means helmets, eye protection, a driver’s license, and insurance are essential. Vehicles designed for off-road use, regardless of current modification, are subject to these rules.
Moose Jaw Tourism
Uncover the heart of Shriners at MSA 2025. A weekend filled with entertainment, camaraderie, and charitable giving. Witness the spectacle of Shriners at MSA 2025. A celebration of tradition and philanthropy.
Highlights
Welcome to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan—a vibrant city brimming with charm, history, and unforgettable experiences! Located in the heart of the prairies, Moose Jaw offers a perfect blend of shopping, dining, tours, and scenic beauty, making it an ideal destination for visitors from near and far. Whether travelling from the United States or another province, you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy during your stay.
With its warm hospitality and various attractions, Moose Jaw is a destination that promises lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming you to this charming city for an incredible Shrine event and beyond!
Shopping
Moose Jaw is home to various boutique shops and specialty stores that cater to every interest. Explore Main Street to find unique gift shops, artisan goods, and vintage treasures. Local markets also offer Prairie-inspired souvenirs and one-of-a-kind items to remember your trip.
Food & Drink
Moose Jaw’s culinary scene is as diverse as it is delicious. From cozy cafés to upscale restaurants, there’s something for every taste. Savour locally sourced dishes that celebrate Saskatchewan’s agricultural bounty. Don’t forget to stop by a brewery or distillery to enjoy craft beers and spirits that highlight the region’s flavours.
Tours
History comes alive in Moose Jaw with its engaging tours. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw offer interactive underground experiences that delve into the city’s bootlegging and immigration stories. Aviation fans will enjoy the Western Development Museum, which showcases flight history and the Snowbirds aerobatic team. Walking tours closely examine Moose Jaw’s architecture and storied past.
Scenery
The landscapes around Moose Jaw are nothing short of breathtaking. Wakamow Valley, an urban park, features trails, picnic spots, and serene river views. A short drive away, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park offers hiking, biking, and rolling hills to explore. Capture the stunning Prairie sunsets to complete your visit.
Events
We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful province and charming city for a gathering filled with camaraderie, discovery, and fun. Moose Jaw, known for its rich history and vibrant attractions, offers a variety of activities to make your visit unforgettable.
We look forward to greeting you in Moose Jaw and sharing these incredible experiences. Whether you’re exploring the city’s history, enjoying leisure activities, or connecting with fellow Shriners, this gathering promises something for everyone. Reserve your spot for these amazing events and get ready for a memorable gathering. We can’t wait to see you there!
15 Wing Moose Jaw
Join us for a tour of CFB Moose Jaw. This base trains over 140 pilots per year from various NATO countries on Hawk jets and Harvard II turboprop aircraft. This is also home to the Snowbirds aerobatic team.
Anderson Auto & Memorabilia Collection
Don’t miss your chance to view this stunning private collection of antique and collectible vehicles and memorabilia from days gone by. Housed in 4 buildings this collection is a must for any car enthusiast.
Golf
If you truly love golf, there is simply no better choice than the Hillcrest Golf Club. The tranquil atmosphere, naturally fed spring creeks, rolling hills, lush fairways defined by prairie grass and poplar trees. Bask in the rich traditions of this nearly century old course.
Ladies Luncheon & Entertainment
We formally request the company of all our wonderful Ladies, to join us for a very special luncheon and entertainment afternoon. Bringing together old and new friends over lunch, cocktails, entertainment and shopping.
Sun Tree Spa
Choose from a wide array of specially curated spa services.Be wrapped, soothed and warmed with our luxurious amenities including natural cotton linens, warmed robes, signature drinks, and aroma-infused towels.
RCMP Museum
Explore over a century of Royal Canadian Mounted Police history. You will experience the RCMP through a variety of traditional exhibits, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and live events.
Tunnel Tours
Go below the streets of Moose Jaw and explore the tunnels and sordid history of Moose Jaw from three different time periods in this fully immersive live theatrical experiences.
Western Development Museum
The Moose Jaw WDM museum specializes in the history of transportation and has over 75,000 artifacts ranging from pins to locomotives.
Event 1: Anderson Auto & Memorabilia Collection
Event 2: RCMP Heritage Centre
Event 3: 15 Wing Home of the Snowbirds
Parade route: Starts from (shopping mall)
Parade route: Ends south at rail (cp rail yards).
Hotels
Please note: All prices are in Canadian dollars –CDN$.
Hotel registration will be opened soon
Our Partner Host Hotels
Grant Hall: King and Queen
$150
Comfort Inn and Suites
$139- $160
Quality Inn
$154.99
Temple Gardens
$167 – $190
Travel & Planning Tips
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, it’s essential to be well-prepared. This checklist outlines key considerations for travellers from the US, helping you navigate customs, understand driving regulations, and stay safe while exploring our beautiful country.
Welcome Statements
President, MSA 2025
It is my distinct honour and pleasure to welcome you to the Midwest Shrine Association’s annual Winter session and business meetings here in Moose Jaw SK. The dream is certainly alive in 2025 and this is the beginning of a fabulous year for MSA. MSA was created to engender greater fellowship among the several M.S.A. Shrine Chapters and their members and to secure greater recognition of the institution of the Shrine throughout the territory of this association. Our Committee has planned a very informative and interesting agenda. This session allows our Shrine Temples to share ideas on how to improve Shrinedom in their areas and grow their Temples through priority No. 1, Membership. Please explore while in town the opportunities that await you and your families for the Summer Session that will solidify why we are all Shriners.
Fraternally, Robert (Bob) Keep
Potentate 2025 , Wawa Shriners
Welcome to the MSA Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 2025
Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
On behalf of the Wawa Shriners, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 Midwest Shrine Association (MSA) gathering here in beautiful Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
As your Potentate, I am honored to host this momentous occasion where Shriners from across the Midwest come together in fellowship, fun, and the shared commitment to supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children. Moose Jaw is a city with a rich history, vibrant community, and unmatched hospitality, and I am confident it will provide the perfect setting for this year’s festivities.
The MSA is not only a time to celebrate the bonds we share but also an opportunity to reaffirm our dedication to the incredible work we do as Shriners. From the parades to the competitions, to the camaraderie of Nobles and their families, I hope you will make the most of everything this event has to offer.
Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to celebrating the values of fun, fellowship, and philanthropy with each and every one of you.
Fraternally yours,
Jason Istead
Director General MSA 2025 , Wawa Shriners
Welcome on behalf of WAWA Shriners and all of those who have stepped up to help make this special event happen. We are truly honored to be able to host these amazing couple of weekends and once again create an environment of celebration of our amazing philanthropy and the worldwide family brought together because of our cause.
The province of Saskatchewan and the City of Moose Jaw are rolling out the red carpet and look to have you feel at home as you soak up the beautiful landscape of the prairies and the notoriously friendly people that call this their home. While you are with us you will have access to incredible museums, historic tunnels, some of the finest food and beverages in the world, the celebration of our provinces 120th birthday and 100th anniversary of Shriner Hospitals being in Canada, and many other special events created for you and your family.
So, in advance, welcome to the land of the living skies where we are renowned for being some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. You are family here and we want to help you create happy memories that will last a lifetime. Our slogan is “The Dream’s Alive in 2025”, come live the dream with us.
In Philanthropy and Service
Aaron Ruston
“The Dream’s Alive in 2025”
Acting Director of Strategic Growth , City of Moose Jaw
Welcome to Moose Jaw – Canada’s Most Notorious City.
Our notoriety comes from many places;
- Our underground tunnels that legend says were used by Al Capone, the world’s most notorious gangster.
- Mac, who recaptured the title of World’s Tallest Moose” following an international “moose war” with Norway in 2019.
- The Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Moose Jaw’s 15 Wing is home to the internationally renowned 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.
- Canada’s Most #NotoriouslyCharming downtown strikes the right balance of history, heritage, shopping, entertainment, and culture.
- Our name! Once you hear the name “Moose Jaw”, you don’t forget it.
- And, of course, our people. Moose Javians are excited to show you how Notoriously Friendly and Notoriously Welcoming we are. Thank you for choosing Moose Jaw as your destination – you won’t forget it!
Craig Hemingway
President, Moose Jaw Shrine Club 2025
Greetings Ladies and Nobles. as the president of the Moose Jaw Shrine Club, is my honour and pleasure to invite and welcome you to Canada’s Most Notorious City …. Moose Jaw.
Please come and celebrate Shrinedom in one of the coolest little cities you’ll ever visit. We’re very proud of our history, our easygoing friendly lifestyle, and our famous hospitality. Tourism is our third largest industry behind mining and agriculture so we’re pretty good at welcoming visitors with open arms.
We have a ton of activities planned for the convention however I invite to consider staying a couple extra days, so you are sure to enjoy the famous Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Wakamow Valley Park, our dozens of very unique and very tasty dining options and of course The Tunnels of Moose Jaw. The Tunnels are literally a network of underground passageways under our city. There are three different themed guided tours performed by a cast of actors for your enjoyment. The most famous tour is of Al Capone and his cronies riding the train from Chicago to Moose Jaw in the Roaring Twenties to avoid Elliot Ness and the FBI by hiding out underground. We’re also the home of Canadian Forces Base MJ and the world-famous Snowbirds Aeronautical Acrobatic team.
So please, come, relax, enjoy and be prepared to laugh a lot.
See Ya Soon!
Sincerely,
Lady Rhonda and Garth Hordenchuk
Mayor, City of Moose Jaw
On behalf of my colleagues on City Council and the citizens of Moose Jaw, it is a pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2025 Midwest Shriners Association – Winter and Summer Conferences.
We are excited to be the host city for these Conferences which will bring
communities from far and wide including the United States and Prairie Provinces. There will be competitions, tournaments, tours, and much, much more.
Shriners are known for their fellowship, brotherhood, compassion, and generosity. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge, with thanks, all the hard work that has gone into ensuring everyone has a wonderful time at the Conferences. We congratulate the organizing committee for a job well done.
I extend a warm welcome to all our out-of-town visitors. Our reputation for hospitality is unsurpassed, so I know you will have a wonderful time in Canada’s Most Notorious City – Moose Jaw!
Once again, welcome to Moose Jaw. Enjoy the Conferences.
James Murdock
Executive Director, Tourism Moose Jaw
Here at Tourism Moose Jaw, we strive to help people make happy memories here in Canada’s Most Notorious City! We’re here to help whether you need advice for choosing a hotel to suit your needs, a restaurant to treat your taste buds, or an activity to keep you entertained. But that’s not all we do!
Our Visitors Centre is home to Mac the Moose (the world’s tallest moose) and our gift shop is fully stocked with pretty much any kind of souvenir you could want. We also offer a selection of trolley tours, with something to interest everyone, including Historic Downtown Tours, Ghost Tours, and True Crime Tours! If you want help planning an unforgettable trip to Moose Jaw, give us a call at (306) 693-8097, send us an email at info@tourismmoosejaw.com, or stop by our Visitors Centre at 450 Diefenbaker Drive once you get to town!
Donna Fritzke
MLA Moose Jaw Wakamow
On behalf of the Province of Saskatchewan, I am thrilled to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all attendees of the 2025 MidWest Shrine Association Convention. It is an honor to host such a distinguished group of individuals who embody the spirit of generosity and community by supporting children with complex medical needs to get the care they require and deserve.
In 2025, “The Dream’s Alive,” and we hope that you have the opportunity to experience the wonders of our province while visiting Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw is known for its welcoming spirit, and I’m proud to say that we live up to our reputation as the “notoriously friendly city.” Here, you are more than just visitors — you are part of our extended family, and we look forward to creating lasting memories with each of you during this exceptional event.
Thank you for being here, and I hope you’ll take a moment to experience the heart and soul of our community. From all of us in Saskatchewan, welcome home — and may your time here be filled with joy, connection, and inspiration.
With warmest regards,
Megan Patterson