Hotels in Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Swift Current Hotels

A small city with a lot to offer, Swift Current takes its place amongst the unspoiled scenery of southwest Saskatchewan. From the babbling creek and leafy pathways, to pretty parks and manicured golf courses – there’s plenty of outdoor recreation to be enjoyed. For those seeking culture, the city’s theater, museum, and arty haunts keep it running strong. Each year Swift Current hosts a calendar of popular events, from the colorful Windscape Kite Festival to the rowdier Frontier Days Fair & Rodeo.

Things to see

If you fancy delving into the city’s past, Swift Current Museum is an informative place to start. The museum’s main exhibit focuses on man’s relation to the environment of Southwest Saskatchewan, from the post glacial period through to today. One of the museum’s most popular features is the sinister looking Tylosaur skeleton replica, which measures in at 30 feet long. For a picturesque picnic, Elmwood Park makes the perfect spot. With its lush lawns and shady canopy, it's one of the city’s oldest parks. With 50,000 square feet of gambling glitz and Native American style, Living Sky Casino and the Sky Centre offer an attractive evening of casino hijinks and live entertainment. Along with a fleet of whirring slot machines, the casino’s table games include blackjack, roulette, and poker. For something more relaxed, 18-holes of green and pristine golfing can be enjoyed at Elmwood Golf Club.

Hotels in Swift Current

From full service resorts to quaint and cozy B&Bs, there’s a fantastic choice of hotels in Swift Current to choose from. A lot of the accommodation here exists behind a chain name, promising a familiar brand of hospitality and all the standard amenities you might expect. In the larger digs these range from indoor pools and spa tubs, to fitness facilities and business centers. Rooms come decked out with an array of creature comforts, with internet access, cable TV and tea/coffee makers all common finds. There are plenty of motels and cheap hotels in Swift Current too, along with campgrounds for an even cheaper stay.

Where to stay

Graced with historic buildings and tree lined streets, a hotel in Swift Current’s downtown puts you at the city’s vibrant commercial epicenter. From fast food favorites to flavors of Japan and East India, no one who comes to Swift Current goes hungry. With downtown’s stores and boutiques, Swift Current Mall and the Market Square market, there’s just enough to sate most shopaholics, too. Swift Current is a city swathed in green spaces, namely Chinook Parkway and Elmwood Park. Beyond the city however there’s even more natural splendor. Grasslands National Park, ‘wild west’ Big Muddy Badlands, and prairie paradise Cypress Hills are all under 2 hours away.

How to get to Swift Current

Swift Current’s nearest large airport is Regina International, situated a 2.5 hour drive from the city. Serving a handful of major destinations throughout Canada and the United States, it’s a convenient gateway into the region should you need a connecting flight. Saskatoon International Airport is another well connected option, located 3 hours away by car. The region is also reachable by bus and by railway. The Greyhound bus line offers services directly into the city, whilst the ViaRail train stops in Saskatoon. Getting to Swift Current couldn’t be easier for drivers – the city sits right on the Trans-Canada Highway.