The name Moose Jaw comes from a Cree name for the place, moscâstani-sîpiy, meaning “a warm place by the river”. The first two syllables, moscâ-, sound remarkably like “moose jaw”.

Why did Al Capone choose Moose Jaw?

The idea was to drum up some local interest. Someone said, You know, Al Capone could have come up over the Soo Line and hung out in Moose Jaw. So they decided to go along with it.

What state is Moose Jaw in?

Saskatchewan Moose Jaw/Province Moose Jaw, city, south-central Saskatchewan, Canada. It lies along the Moose Jaw River (a tributary of the QuAppelle River) and the Trans-Canada Highway, 44 miles (71 km) west of Regina.

How long are the tunnels of Moose Jaw tours?

There are two tours. Each are a little under one hour each.