Stationed 128 southwest from Saskatoon, the RM of Coteau No. 255 features a strong community with a population of 475 and a population density of 0.5/km². The RM is home to the resort village of Coteau Beach, the hamlet of Hitchcock Bay, and the localities of Birsay, Dunblane, Lyons, Tichfield Junction, and Tullis. Attractions in this area include the Gardiner Dam, Lucky Lake Heritage Marsh, Hitchcock’s Hideaway Archaeological Field School and Cabin, and the Elbow Harbour Provincial Recreation Site and Museum.