Eye Hill No. 382 district, Saskatchewan, Canada

Places to visit near Macklin

Macklin is a town in Eye Hill No. 382 district, Saskatchewan, Canada, home to about 1,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 parks. The must-see places are Salt Lake (21 km), Dillberry Lake Provincial Park (34 km) and Dillberry Lake (34 km).

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Macklin, Saskatchewan
Macklin, Eye Hill No. 382 district, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Macklin at a glance

Location
Eye Hill No. 382 district, Saskatchewan, Canada
Population
about 1,257
Coordinates
52.3334° N, 109.9348° W
Places within 50 km
78 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Macklin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Macklin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macklin

174 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macklin. The closest is Macklin Lake Regional Park (2 km); the best-known is Salt Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Macklin

17 churches within 100 km of Macklin. The closest is St. Mary's Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macklin

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macklin. The closest is Local High Point (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Macklin

7 parks within 100 km of Macklin. The closest is Mirror Drive Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Macklin

4 museums within 100 km of Macklin. The closest is Provost & District Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macklin

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macklin. The closest is Killarney-Reflex Lakes Heritage Rgeland Natural Area (40 km); the best-known is Ribstone Creek Heritage Rangeland Natural Area (63 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Macklin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 225 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macklin
  2. 21 km Salt Lake · lake, Eye Hill No. 382
  3. 46 km Manitou Lake · lake, Saskatchewan
  4. 33 km Dillberry Lake · lake, Senlac No. 411
  5. 3 km Dillberry Lake Provincial Park · lake, Municipal District of Wainwright
  6. 69 km Sounding Lake · lake, Special Area No. 4
  7. 53 km Back to Macklin

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How to reach Macklin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macklin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68174Macklin Lake Regional Park (2 km)
    Churches517St. Mary's Catholic Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Local High Point (46 km)
    Parks27Mirror Drive Park (1 km)
    Museums14Provost & District Museum (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Killarney-Reflex Lakes Heritage Rgeland Natural Area (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Manitou Island (61 km)
    Forts & heritage02Cenotaph (68 km)
    Other attractions01World's Largest Tomahawk (96 km)

    Macklin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macklin?

    Salt Lake (lake, about 21 km), Dillberry Lake Provincial Park (lake, about 34 km), Dillberry Lake (lake, about 34 km), St. Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Mirror Drive Park (park, about 1 km), Heritage Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Macklin?

    78 places on Spotwander: 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 1 viewpoint, 2 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Macklin?

    Macklin Lake Regional Park, about 2 km by road; Hallam Lake (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macklin?

    St. Mary's Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Evesham Community Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macklin?

    Local High Point, about 46 km by road; Sparling's Coulee (67 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macklin?

    Start in Macklin, visit Salt Lake, then Manitou Lake, then Dillberry Lake, then Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, then Sounding Lake, and drive back — about 225 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macklin?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Macklin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Macklin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Macklin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.