Embark on a Prehistoric Summer Day-Trip from Gull Lake

Calling all Gull Lake locals and visitors: less than an hour’s drive from home, the T. Rex Discovery Centre in Eastend delivers giant thrills without the overnight packing. Ready for a Jurassic-sized day-trip (or weekend escape)? Here’s your guide.

Meet Scotty, King of T. rex

CN Scotty—the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex—anchors the CN Scotty Gallery at nearly 13 m long. Each massive tooth and claw whisks you back 66 million years, when titans ruled the land.

Your kids will love standing beside Scotty’s towering skeleton and imagining life in the Cretaceous!

Why It Works as a Day-Trip

• Distance: 85.6 km (≈ 55 min via SK-37/13)

• No luggage required: toss in snacks, sunblock and your sense of wonder

• Ideal for: families, friends or solo explorers

• Blend: small-town charm + prehistoric thrills in a single day

Where to Stay in Gull Lake

Turn your outing into a weekend escape by basing yourself in Gull Lake:

• Gull Lake Campground

  RV & tent sites with fire pits and hot showers

• Gull Lake Motel

  Clean, highway-adjacent rooms for easy check-in/out

• Studio3 Accommodations

  Modern units with kitchenettes.

• Campbell’s Accommodations

  Fully furnished duplexes. Your home away from home.

Book your spot or view the full list of options ➔

Accommodations: https://www.gulllakeevents.online/accommodations

Recreation & Facilities: https://www.gulllakeevents.online/recreation

Summer Highlights

T. Rex Discovery Centre Attractions (Daily)

• CN Scotty Gallery: Gaze up at the largest T. rex ever found

• Paleo Lab Experience: Hands-on microfossil digs for all ages

• Tylosaurus Exhibit: Stand beside a 10 m sea monster from Lake Diefenbaker

• Frenchman River Valley Trails: Hike badlands, test the sand-pit fossil dig

T. Rex Discovery Centre Special Events

• Canada Day (July 1)

  • Free hot dogs, pop & water from 11:30 a.m. (while supplies last)

  • Canadian Fossils theme table & 1 p.m. Discovery Theatre: Sea to Sea—Canadian Fossil Finds

• Dino Days (July 25–27)

• Life-size dino photo-ops & family activities

• July 27, 1 p.m.: Discovery Theatre: Where the Brontothere Roam

Gull Lake Events & Calendar

• June 25 4–7 PM: Community Market on Proton Ave—local vendors + steak supper

• June 26: Longest Day of Mini Golf at Kinette’s Corner—mini-golf, hot dogs & ice cream

• July 2: Wiener Wednesday at InCyte Environmental—hot dogs for charity

• July 3 4:30–7 PM: Autumn House BBQ & Bake Sale (143 Green St)—food, live music & 50/50 draw

• July 10: SWT Lyceum Theatre Grand Reopening—BBQ (5:30 PM), awards (6:45 PM), The Goonies (7:15 PM)

  
  

View full Gull Lake events calendar

Example Itinerary: Day-Trip + Community Market (June 25)

1. Morning: Depart Gull Lake after coffee & breakfast from your favourite café

2. 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Photo with Scotty, Paleo Lab digs & light picnic in the shaded rest area

3. 1 p.m.: Discovery Theatre presentation

4. 2:30 p.m.: Stroll Downtown Eastend or treat yourself to ice cream

5. 4 p.m.: Return to Gull Lake’s Community Market for vendors & steak supper

6. 7 p.m.: Check in at your Gull Lake accommodations—or swing by Kinette’s Corner for post-market mini-golf

Use this template to mix & match TRDC with Canada Day, Dino Days or any Gull Lake event!

Pick Your Perfect Date

Whether you’re chasing dinos on July 1, teeing off on June 26, or indulging in Wiener Wednesday on July 2, there’s a Gull Lake event to kick off—or cap off—your prehistoric adventure.

Beyond the Bones

Extend your journey to Regina’s Royal Saskatchewan Museum—Saskatchewan’s only natural history museum. From Ice Age mammals to Indigenous landscapes, it deepens your story from dinosaurs to modern times.

Ready to explore? Book your Gull Lake stay, plan your day-trip (or weekend escape), and let Scotty’s legacy guide you through time.

Swing Into Summer: Longest Day of Mini Golf!

June 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Kinette’s Corner Minigolf

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