Claybank Brick Plant

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.

Its 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 Bunk House Cafe, reasonable Gift Shop and grounds offer visitors an opportunity to savor the scenic beauty of this unique Saskatchewan locale.

Other attractions in the local area include Aboriginal Ceremonial sites and:

Dunnet Regional Park
Long Creek Golf Course
Briercrest Museum
Avonlea Heritage House Museum
Town of Gravelbourg

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 on Highway #339 just 15 km west of Avonlea (or 1 km east of Claybank) to the
'Claybank Brick Plant Road' sign.
See map at bottom of this page.

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

Also contact

Learn More about Crossfiring - The Claybank Project

Take a visual tour of the Claybank Brick Plant National HIstoric Site. Read more than 25 stories about life at the Site or view more than 300 archival photos.

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.

Dunnet Regional Park Long Creek Golf Course Briercrest Museum Avonlea Heritage House Museum Town of Gravelbourg

Join us at our next Annual Heritage Day Sunday, June 29, 2008

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.

Dunnet Regional Park
Long Creek Golf Course
Briercrest Museum
Avonlea Heritage House Museum
Town of Gravelbourg

Join us at our next

Annual Heritage Day

Sunday, June 29, 2008