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Echo Valley Provincial Park Visitor Centre
Location
Echo Valley Provincial Park, Saskatchewan
Completion Year
2018
Role
Prime Consultant, Structural Engineer
Construction Value
$727,000
The Echo Valley Visitor Reception Centre, nestled in Echo Valley Provincial Park, Saskatchewan, is a vibrant hub for visitors, offering essential information and engaging interpretive exhibits. Once a youth detention center, the facility has been thoughtfully reimagined into an inviting space that celebrates the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Qu'Appelle Valley.
Architectural Inspiration
The design reflects the park’s rich history and the stunning Qu'Appelle Valley, using natural materials that are both durable and timeless, perfectly suited to Saskatchewan's climate.
Exterior Enhancements
Key features include an elegant trellis and a laser-cut weathering steel sculpture, artfully illustrating the rolling hills and valleys shaped by ancient glaciers.
Cultural Acknowledgment
A striking interactive sculpture pays tribute to Treaty 4 territory. Positioned between the main reception centre and a secondary building, it features a circular stamped concrete pad with 13 large stones, symbolizing the First Nations Chiefs who signed Treaty 4 on September 15, 1874. An explanatory plaque enriches the visitor experience with historical insight.
