A Chinese businessman wants to build a biblical theme park in southern Saskatchewan with a massive replica of Noah's ark complete with animal reproductions and a digital experience of the life of Jesus. The yet-to-be-named park, which still needs some government approvals, would be next to a private cemetery south of Moose Jaw.

"It's going to be an educational process where people can come and learn about loving one another. And we need more of that in the world.''

L'Hoir said the Saskatchewan replica would be three-storeys high, 23 metres wide and 135 metres long — nearly the length of a CFL football field. It would also contain a children's playground. He said workers from China would be brought in to build the park over four years at a cost of about $1.2 million. The China Christian Daily lists the cost at $40 million. A tabernacle for worship has already been built in China and shipped to the Saskatchewan site for use in the park, said L'Hoir, who added he's confident the project will be approved and construction of the ark can begin soon