It is a health resort (peat pulp bath and mineral spa).
The centerpiece of the Park is its historic mineral spa.
It was acquired as a "mineral spa together with cure-park."
The discovery of lithia water near Emigrant Lake around the same time led to a plan to establish a mineral spa at the park.
The mineral spa was closed in 1949.
Moose Jaw now has many tourist attractions such as the tunnel tours, mineral spa and casino.
The initial draw to the area were summer vacationers attracted by the mineral spas.
There were once several mineral spas operating here along Steamboat Creek, with at least one still in business.
Around early 1872 the family spent several months in Staraya Russa, a town known for its mineral spa.
Other services include a 106-degree mineral spa, geothermal iron pool, massage and wraps.