Batoche displays the remains of the village of Batoche on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. It was the last battlefield in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. Louis Riel selected Batoche as the headquarters of his "Provisional Government of Saskatchewan". Several buildings have been restored within the site. The site depicts the lifestyles of the Métis of Batoche between 1860 and 1900 - the trails they walked, their homes, their church, and the Battle of Batoche, May 9-12, 1885.

For the 2010 operating season, Batoche National Historic Site will be undergoing some changes to make your visit more enjoyable in the future. The Visitor Centre will be under construction to enable the addition of more energy efficient systems, as well as new exhibits and features. During this time, there will be temporary facilities available by the Church and Rectory.

Funding for this project was through Canada’s Economic Action Plan.