Turtle Statue - Tommy the Turtle

Tommy the Turtle, Boissevain’s 28 foot tall, 10,000 lb statue stands proud watching over Boissevain. The turtle was erected in 1974, a symbolic icon for the community and the annual summer Canadian Turtle Derby.

In 1987 Boissevain held its first annual Turtle Derby, and spectators enjoyed the excitement generated by the festivities surrounding the turtle racing competitions. The growing enthusiasm of turtle racing became a major tourism attraction for Boissevain. However, in 2001 the community ended the turtle derby, but a new celebration emerged called the Turtle Island Festival. Each year at the festival the organizers feature a turtle racing demonstration, to pay tribute to the former Turtle Derby, an event that made Boissevain famous throughout the world.

See these other points of interest:

Authentic Sod House
Tour an authentic Sod House, built in 2006 by local farmers in honour of Boissevain's Centennial and the 125th of RM of Morton. No tour admission. (Book a night for $20) Located near the Turtle Statue and Boissevain Visitors Centre. .

The Heritage Willow Tree
This tree is believed to have been planted by a local pioneer, from a willow stick, which had served as a walking stick during a trip back to town from his homestead around 1900. The tree now stands 16m (52 ft) tall, a crown spread - 23 m (76 ft) and circumference - 7.5 m (24.5 ft).

Lorna Smith Nature Centre
Located minutes from Boissevain, Lorna Smith Nature Area is home to many prairie plants and an abundance of wildlife. Stroll along the trail on the banks of the Bossevain Reservoir and enjoy this tranquil setting.