Revitalizing Temple Gardens Hotel
Sparrow Hawk Developments begins major investment and renovations at Moose Jaw’s historic Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa
MOOSE JAW, SK—Renovations are now underway at Moose Jaw’s historic Temple Garden Hotel & Spa following the acquisition of the property in September 2022. Sparrow Hawk Developments, an economic development corporation formed by Peepeekisis Cree Nation, is making an ambitious multi-million-dollar investment to enhance the facility and ensure its continued success.
Former CEO of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) Alex Fallon was recently appointed as President and CEO of Sparrow Hawk Developments.
“Our goal as a corporation is to create community and economic benefits for Peepeekisis Cree Nation that will last for generations,” says Fallon. “Owning and investing in Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa helps us do just that, all while operating and investing in an iconic Saskatchewan hotel that is the source of local and provincial pride.”
The renovation project will see all 181 rooms, along with hallways, change rooms, and other high-traffic areas of the building reimagined in a contemporary style that pays tribute to the building’s history and heritage.
To minimise disruptions for hotel and spa guests, renovations will be carried out in phases. The first block of fully renovated rooms opened earlier this month, and work has started on the next block of rooms. The current plan is to complete all renovations by the end of 2025.
“We’re excited to give the interior a more luxurious, premium look and feel,” says Fallon. “Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa has the potential to be a world-class resort, and our investment is about realising that potential. This is the first of many investments in Saskatchewan Sparrow Hawk Developments plan to make.”
Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa General Manager David Wood shares in Fallon’s excitement. “Thanks to this investment by Peepeekisis Cree Nation and Sparrow Hawk Developments, we’re already seeing significant upgrades to the hotel. We take pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience, and this renovation plan will help us make good on that promise to the thousands who visit us each year”.
“Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa was built with the vision of the people of Moose Jaw and the City Council of the day,” said Clive Tolley, Mayor of Moose Jaw. “We welcome Sparrow Hawk Developments to Moose Jaw and greatly appreciate their commitment to re-energizing one of Canada’s Most #NotoriouslyRelaxing tourist attractions.”
For more information about the project or to schedule an interview, please contact Alex Fallon (CEO and President, Sparrow Hawk Developments) at alex@sparrowhawkdevelopments.com.