Saskatchewan, Canada

Sided to the west by Alberta and to the east by Manitoba, this central Canadian province sprawls from endless fields of golden wheat and boundless skies to boreal forest and secluded glacier-worn lakes. Even if you’re bound for urban destinations like Saskatoon or Regina, it’s difficult not to feel relaxed and invigorated by the vastness of the prairie and the quickly shifting skies.

Regina, the provincial capital, is a moderately-sized city at the southern end of Saskatchewan. The training center for Canada’s Royal Mounties, there are a variety of attractions in the area to rate Regina more than a transit stop. Get a grip on local geology at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum before checking out the city’s science and art museums.

Saskatoon, to the northwest, is the larger city, and sprawls neatly along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. This is the gateway to the secrets of the north, so having spent a day exploring local museums and canoeing the river, book a trip with local operators to more remote regions. Anglers and avid hunters can also find the guides and gear they need here.

Northern Saskatchewan may not call initially to the casual Canadian visitor, but the dedicated traveler won’t want to pass this landscape – and chance at peace and quiet – by without at least a look. Prince Albert National Park offers an accessible introduction to the region, with boreal forests, miscellaneous wildlife and meandering trails all within easy reach of Prince Albert. Real adventurers can escape further north using float planes for transport.

Whether you’re after rugged or refined, expansive prairies or city comforts, Saskatchewan has merits more than a passing glance. Stay longer and see another facet of Canada’s many splendors.

Saskatchewan Destinations

Northern Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatoon

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