Finlayson Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Saskatchewan River |
| Coordinates | 52°44′29″N 108°17′12″W / 52.7414°N 108.2866°W |
| Length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 439 m (1440 ft) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | The Battlefords |
Finlayson Island is an island along the course of the North Saskatchewan River in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The island is situated between the town of Battleford on the south bank of the river and the city of North Battleford on the north. To the north of the island is the Battlefords Bridge and to the south is North Saskatchewan River's confluence with Battle River. Access to Finlayson Island is from the old Battleford Bridge.
On the island is the Finlayson Island Nature Park, a picnic area, and multiple biking and hiking trails. During the winter, the trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. The island has riparian forests, marshlands, grasslands, and sand dunes as well as an abundance of wildlife.
Finlayson Island was named after Donald Finlayson on 25 March 1965 by the Government of Saskatchewan. Finlayson was a homesteader in the nearby Battle River Valley, member of the home guard during the North-West Rebellion, and a local MLA from 1908 to 1934.