Wilson Island (Saskatchewan)

Wilson Island is a small island in the South Saskatchewan River south of the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. This island is protected by the Meewasin Valley Authority. The island is not accessible but can be seen from a lookout point at Cranberry Flats.[1]

Wilson
Geography
LocationSaskatchewan
Coordinates52°02′07″N 106°42′47″W
Administration

Wilson Island (then known as Shepley Island) from 1943 to 1951 was home to a sea cadet camp under the command of Lieutenant P.K. Wilton.[2]

References
  1. "Meewasin Trail & Facilities". Meewasin Valley Authority. 2005. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  2. "Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - May 6, 1994" (PDF). Saskatchewan Hansard. Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan: 295. May 6, 1994. Retrieved 2011-02-09.


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