Macklin, Saskatchewan is a charming town nestled in the Eye Hill Rural Municipality No. 382, Canada. With a population of 1,247 according to the 2021 Canadian census, this town is a vibrant community located on Highway 14 and Highway 31. Just 5 kilometres east of the provincial border with Alberta, Macklin is situated near one of the most productive oil and natural gas producing fields in the province.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Macklin reported a population of 1,247 residents living in 498 of its 551 total private dwellings. This represented a change of -9.2% from its 2016 population of 1,374. With a land area of 3.05 km2 (1.18 sq mi), Macklin had a population density of 408.9/km2 (1,058.9/sq mi) in 2021.
One of the many attractions of Macklin is its annual Bunnock World Championship. This event is a significant draw for the town, causing the population to double in size during the championship.
Just 1 km south of the town, along the shore of Macklin Lake, lies the Macklin Lake Regional Park (52.3253°N 109.9362°W / 52.3253; -109.9362). Founded in 1962 on land donated by the RM of Eyehill, the regional park offers a variety of recreational activities.
The park features a campground with 164 campsites, a beach, golf course, ball diamonds, a trout pond stocked with rainbow trout, hiking trails, and a playground. The Macklin Lakeview Golf Club, a grass greens, 9-hole course that opened in 1990, is also located within the park. This par 36 course spans 3,067 total yards. The clubhouse features a licensed lounge and offers rentals.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or a sports fan, Macklin, Saskatchewan has something to offer everyone. Come and discover the charm of this Canadian town.
