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This town was settled in the 1870s in the beautiful Qu’Appelle River valley. Queen City Kinsmen host Kinsmen Rock'N the Valley festival each year. which attracts thousands to this town just northwest of Regina.

This town was first named Sussex by its residents, but this name was rejected by the Post Office citing its prior use in New Brunswick. In 1884, they selected "Craven" named after William Craven, Earl of Craven (1606-1697), who was noted for his devotion to Queen Elizabeth I.

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Attractions

Lost Mountain Provincial Historic Park
8 km north of town on Highway 20
306-787-9573
This is the site of a fur-trading post that operated from 1869-71. Park interpreters give tours of the site’s three restored buildings. Open Thursday - Monday, noon to 6 pm, July 1 to Labour Day.

Market Gardens
road between Lumsden and Craven
Many of the farmers grow vegetables, strawberries, raspberries to be sold on roadside stands. Open July 1 to October 31 daytime and early evenings.

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