Welcome to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is way off the beaten path but it’s well worth the journey if you’re dreaming of empty, wide-open spaces. Home to 100,000 lakes and rivers, endless prairies and untouched parkland, Saskatchewan is a special place where it feels like you can have all the surrounding wilderness to yourself.

Provincial Bird: Sharp-Tailed Grouse. Getty Images

Discover Canada’s Roots

Canada’s history is on full display in the capital city of Regina. Swing by the RCMP Heritage Centre to see Mounties in training and hear the story of how the national police force came to be. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum goes even further back in time by unveiling the province’s rich First Nations history and its dinosaur-filled past. You can also experience indigenous culture firsthand in Saskatoon’s Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Tour Castle Butte (above) in the badlands of the Big Muddy Valley in the south.

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Legendary National Parks

It’s easy to see why National Geographic named Prince Albert National Park as one of the country’s “50 Places of a Lifetime.” Scenic drives offer glimpses of wild bison; zip lines let you soar across boreal forest; and tranquil backcountry lakes provide the ultimate escape from real life. Grasslands National Park is worth a visit just for a prairie safari, which brings you face-to-face with bison, antelope, eagles and more.

Mighty Waterways

Packed with quick rapids and exhilarating drops, the Churchill River delivers an adrenalin-packed rafting adventure every time. It’s also an excellent spot for catching walleye and northern pike. If you’re set on trophy fish, make your way to the remote Milton Lake Lodge. Located in northern Saskatchewan, this renowned angling destination is where you go to battle gigantic trout and northern pike. You’ll want to relax in Little Manitou Lake after wrestling with Mother Nature. Known as the Dead Sea of Canada, this extremely salty lake promises a relaxing float and will rejuvenate your body with its mineral-rich waters.