Step back in time at the Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site
North America's Best Preserved Brick-making Site!
Cradled in the hills of southern Saskatchewan there exists a splendid
example of early 20th century industrialism. The Claybank Brick Plant
remains frozen in time, virtually unchanged from the day it opened in
1914.
Brick manufactured at the plant graces the facades of many prestigious
buildings across Saskatchewan as well as many other provinces. Face
brick was produced until 1960's, and adorns such prominent buildings as
the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. Among many others, the beautiful
Gravelbourg Cathedral is faced entirely of Claybank brick as are a
number of Court Houses and other public buildings.
The rare fire brick produced here lined the fire boxes of the CN and CP
Rail line locomotives, and of the Corvette warships in World War II.
The fire brick was also used in the construction of the rocket launch
pads at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Not only does the brick plant
constitute one of the best preserved examples of early 20th century
industrial activity in Canada, but is one of a small number of heritage
attractions in Saskatchewan to have achieved formal National Historic
Site designation status.
A pleasant drive from Regina or Moose Jaw, the Claybank Brick Plant
offers an educational and interesting experience -- the brick making
process from "Clay to Kiln". Feel free to explore the
scenic wildlife lands adjacent to the plant site, follow adventurous
trails and take in the abundant plant and animal life found there in
the Massold Clay Canyons.
For refreshment and relaxation, the Bunkhouse Cafe, reasonable
Gift Shop and grounds offer visitors an opportunity to savor the scenic
beauty of this unique Saskatchewan locale.
Contact us:
Claybank Brick Plant Historical Society
(306) 868-4774
Box 2-5, Claybank SK Canada S0H 0W0
Email: claybank@sasktel.net
Site Touring Office (306) 868-4474
Fax (306) 868-4854
Claybank
Brick Plant National Historic Site is located on Highway #339 just 15
km west of Avonlea (or 1 km east of Claybank) . Look for the
'Claybank Brick Plant Road' sign.
See map here.
Claybank Brick Plant has been designated by the Government of Canada as
a place of national historic significance. This place is part of the
Family of National Historic Sites, one of more than 800 places across
Canada which help define the important aspects of Canada's diverse but
common heritage and identity. For more information, visit: Parks Canada.
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