Dundurn, Saskatchewan, a quaint town nestled in the heart of Canada, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With a population of 647 residents, Dundurn is surrounded by the RM of Dundurn No. 314. It is conveniently located on Highway 11, also known as the Louis Riel Trail, about 42 km south of Saskatoon.
Dundurn is not just an agricultural town, but also serves as a bedroom community for both Saskatoon and the Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn. The latter is located just 6 kilometres north of the town and is a detachment of 17 Wing Winnipeg. The town is strategically situated between Highway 11 and the north end of Brightwater Lake, with Swamp Lake directly north of it. Dundurn operates under a mayor-council form of civic governance. The land location of Dundurn is Sec.32, Twp.32, R.4, W3 in 1894 / Sec.9, Twp.33, R.4, W3.
The Regina Branch of the Canadian National Railway (CNR) made its way through Dundurn in 1889, marking a significant milestone in the town's history.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Dundurn had a population of 675 living in 257 of its 269 total private dwellings. This was a 10.5% increase from its 2016 population of 611. With a land area of 1.48 km2, it had a population density of 456.1/km2 in 2021.
Dundurn is home to several sites of interest. Blackstrap Provincial Park, a conservation and recreation area, boasts a man-made lake and mountain. The unincorporated areas of Indi, Strehlow, and Haultain, although not much is left of these rail towns and sidings, are located within 10 kilometres of Dundurn. The Dakota Dunes Casino and associated Dakota Dunes Links Golf course are nearby on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The CFB Dundurn Golf Club is located at CFD Dundurn, a short distance from the town. The roadside attractions Bone Gatherer and Horse and Wagon are two additions on Highway 11. The Wilson Museum, hosted in three buildings, one of which is the Woodview School, is located in the town of Dundurn.
Dundurn is home to three designated heritage properties. The Dundurn Community Centre, formerly Dundurn School or Old Brick School, was built in 1916 and served as a school until 1980. The Old Bank Building, originally built in 1906, housed the Northern Bank, Northern Crown Bank, and Royal Bank, and later served as a post office from 1935 until 1957. The Dundurn Moravian Brethren Church, also known as the United Church of Dundurn building, was constructed as a joint church building housing the Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Moravian member communities.
