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Vacations Saskatchewan.

Regions in Saskatchewan: East Central Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, The North and West Central Region.

Canadian prairie province. Most of its population lives in the southern part of the province.

Saskatchewan is surrounded in the west by Alberta, in the north by the Northwest Territories, in the east by Manitoba, and in the south by the American states of Montana and North Dakota.

Moments you'll never forget. Canoe the historic Churchill River on a hot July day. Hike through the cool boreal forest on a misty morning. Ride on horseback across the open range. Spend a lazy day at the beach. Fly over unnamed lakes to legendary fly-in fishing camps. When you're in Saskatchewan, live every moment.
Over 100,000 lakes, some so crystal clear you can see fish at the bottom. The badlands of Big Muddy, Killdeer and Frenchman River. The highlands of Cypress Hills and Duck Mountain. The healing waters of Manitou Springs Mineral Spa. Every region is distinct in its landscape, culture, history and experience.

Capital City of Saskatchewan: Regina


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Camping & Campgrounds

 Camp Canada  -  Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailerparks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Car Rentals Saskatchewan

 Alamo  -  Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis 
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Lodgings Saskatchawan.

Holiday Rentals / Saskatchewan Vacation Rentals

 VacationsFRBO.com  -  Vacation rentals for rent by owner - Dove

Hostels

 Backpackers Hostels Canada  -  backpacker community in Canada
 YMCA -YWCA  -  Canadian Youth Hostels

Hotels in Saskatchewan

 Expedia 
 Hotels.com
 Explore Regina  -  Hotels in Regina & Southern SAS

National Parks / Regional Parks

 Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Where elevation takes you into a secret place filled with forests of pine and spruce mixed with lush fescue grasslands.
 Moose Mountain Provincial Park - south east region
An elevated plateau of aspen forest, rolling hills, lakes and ponds rising from the surrounding prairies. The poplar and birch forests of Moose Mountain Provincial Park and its hilly topography provide ideal conditions for camping, hiking and a host of outdoor activities. Kenosee Superslides and Kenosee Lake Village services adjacent to the park.
 Saskatchewan Parks
Provincial Parks, Provincial Canoe Routes, Education Programs, Maps, Brochures & Other Documents.
 Saskatchewan Regional Parks
 Parcs Canada  -  Grasslands and Prince Albert
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Tour Operators / Travel Agents

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 Tunnels of Moose Jaw  -  national and provincial award winning attraction
The history behind the legendary tunnels of Al Capone and his cohorts below the streets of Moose Jaw have come to life, for both the believers and skeptics. Two tours, one telling the age old story of the infamous Al Capone's visits to Moose Jaw in the 1920s, the other the compelling Canadian story of Chinese immigration around 1900.
 Windows on the Wild - Wolves and Wildlife in Winter - Land of the Loon Resort
You'll spend unforgettable days traversing the 'wolf country' of Prince Albert National Park, a wilderness of almost 4,000 sq. km., by snowshoe, dog sled and vehicle. Day by day you build a repertoire of experiences in the boreal forest connected with the life of the Grey Wolf, its ecology and environment. This is the realm of the wolf, moose, otter, fox and elk and others. With your guides you will search for these elusive boreal creatures.

Travel Guides Saskatchewan / Related Books

Travel Guides Saskatchewan

Books about Saskatchewan

Transport / How do I travel to Saskatchewan

 Regina Airport  -  Highways & Transportation  -  see Travellers's Information / Air Information
 Saskatoon Airport

 NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

  OneTravel.com Homepage  -  Flight tickets Saskatchawan
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 Air Canada
 Tango
 Air North Airlines

 Greyhound  -  coach travel in Canada

 Viarail  -  Canadian Rail - Train Planner

 Regina Transit

 Weather Office Canada


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 Saskatchewan Tourism  -  Land of Living Skies

 Regina  -  City of Regina  -  Saskatchewan's Capital City
 Regina  -  Tourism Regina  -  Oasis on the Prairies
"Home of the Mounties", the "Queen City", "Fun, Festive, Friendly". All of these taglines are great descriptions of the city, but why not come see for yourself!
 Regina  -  Regina Downtown
Downtown Regina is Saskatchewan's premiere destination for a cosmopolitan mix of retail shops, specialty boutiques, culture, entertainment and fine dining.

 East Central Region  -  East Central Saskatchewan Tourism
From the Precambrian wilderness to the rolling prairie, encompassing natural beauty, exciting cities and fascinating communities, the East Central tourism region is a blend of cultures, attractions and great hospitality.
Highlights of this region include world renowned healing waters, churches painted in the tradition of the great European masters, fascinating historical sites, and culture at every turn. East Central has four provincial parks including Good Spirit Lake, Duck Mountain, Greenwater Lake and Wildcat Hill. Add to that regional and community parks, as well as superb golf courses.
 Southeast Region  -  South East Saskatchewan's Tourism Region
To travel south east Saskatchewan is to wend your way through a varied landscape that includes an ancient valley of lakes, unusual rock formations, and a high country plateau of dense forest. Not a typical prairie, although the wide vistas of the southern grainbelt are very evident in the south east. But there is also the broad Qu'Appelle Valley, which extends right across the region with its rugged hills and fluted folds providing a stunning backdrop to lakes and parks.
In winter, snowcover provides ideal conditions for cross-country skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts who enjoy the relatively mild weather with which the southern part of the province is blessed.
Saskatchewan's Southeast Region is home to Canada's sunshine capital Estevan, which averages nearly seven hours of sunshine each and every day.
 Southwest Region  -  Southwest Saskatchewan Tourism
Southwest Saskatchewan comes alive in the summer months, from the pristine waters and beaches of Lake Diefenbaker to the towering lodgepole pines of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.
 The North  -  Northern Saskatchewan Tourism  -  Always more to explore
Saskatchewan's Northern region is the province's largest tourism playground, offering over 200,000 sq. kilometers of four-season, non-stop fun! If you like snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sightseeing, or just want to be someplace secluded with a fireplace and hot tub, you've come to the right place!
Hundreds of kilometers of groomed snowmobile trails will take you through snow-laden pines, and dogsleds wind their way through the boreal forest and over frozen lakes, under the glow of the Northern Lights. Groomed cross-country ski trails take off in all directions, crossing silent, snow-laden forests, frozen lakes and gently rolling hills. Winter festivals and snowmobile rallies add to the enjoyment of the season.
 West Central Region  -  Saskatchewan West Central Tourism
From the quiet meander of the Battle, to the mighty forces of the South and North Saskatchewan, rivers form an important part of the landscape here. Crucial to the fur trade and the province's early development, these moving waters and their shores provide some of Saskatchewan's most beautiful scenery.
Natural areas abound, including outdoor playgrounds like Jackfish Lake, bordered by The Battlefords Provincial Park and other resort communities. Near Manito Lake, go on guided horseback trips through a vast area of unspoiled prairie, hills and rugged lakeshores in the Great Manito Sand Hills.
This is also the land of Louis Riel, who led his Metis people in an armed uprising against the Canadian government in 1885. Batoche National Historic Site preserves the memory of Riel and his cause.
Events ranging from fishing tournaments and country fairs, to sports days and rodeos with chuckwagons and chariot races add to the region's strong heritage and culture. Don't miss the annual Goose Festival in Kindersley in September. Or, for something on the unusual side, check out the greyhound races at Pilot Butte, the "bones" tournament in Macklin, or the derby at Eston, where the race contestants are gophers!

 Moose Jaw  -  City of Moose Jaw  -  Northern Gateway to Southwest Saskatchewan
 Nipawin  -  Nipawin.com  -  located 141 km east of Prince Albert
Resort community nestled between the twin lakes (Tobin Lake and Codette Lake) features world class angling, championship golf and unforgettable experiences.
 Prince Albert  -  The North  -  City of Prince Albert
Prince Albert is your starting point for explorations north. Prince Albert National Park anchors a surrounding vacation resort area that boasts outstanding golf courses and vacation/resort amenities at McPhee, Emma, Christopher, Anglin and Candle Lakes. Further west, Meadow Lake Provincial Park has more than 900 campsites and top-notch interpretive programs; to the north east, there's superb fishing and whitewater canoeing at Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. But that's just the beginning. World-class angling, canoeing and luxury resorts await in the far north.
 Saskatoon  -  City of Saskatoon  -  Tourist Board  -  Tourism Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a four season destination with much to offer visitors. History comes alive at many exceptional museums such as the Western Development Museum and its popular Mainstreet Boomtown 1910. Six thousand years of habitation can be explored at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
Saskatoon is centrally located in the province of Saskatchewan, situated on the banks of the south Saskatchewan river. Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 2,381 hours annually. The city lies 780 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, a little over 520 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, and just over 300 kilometres north of the U.S. border.
 Shell Lake  -  Oasis of the Parklands
One of the most picturesque communities in the Parklands, surrounded by lakes, hills, forest and farmland. Here you can fish, swim, canoe, hike, go on horseback rides, take an overnight wagon trek, golf at our 18-hole course, try miniature golfing, or just relax at your campsite by the lake.
 Tisdale  -  Town of Tisdale
The settlement of Tisdale officially began in 1904 with the arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway, later known as the Canadian National Railway. The Community was originally known as "Doghide" after the Doghide River that flows nearby, but with the arrival of the railway the community was renamed "Tisdale" in honor of F.W. Tisdale, an employee of the CN Railway
 Weyburn  -  City of Weyburn

 Butch Cassidy
If the Wild West catches your interest, stop at the Outlaw Caves in the Coronach area. Such famous outlaws such as Sam Kelly and Butch Cassidy used these caves as hideouts in the 1800s.
 Dino Country
In 1991, bones of a Tyrannosaurus rex were discovered in the Frenchman River Valley by local school teacher, Robert Gebhardt, with staff from the RSM.  It was not until the summer of 1994 that palaeontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum began excavating this dinosaur now fondly called "Scotty". Scotty is the first skeleton of a T.rex found in Saskatchewan.
Great Canadian Fossil Trail
Links "dinosaur" sites and communities across Western Canada and Northwestern U.S.A.
 Fort Walsh - national historic site 
Misunderstanding about a missing horse resulted in a massacre of Nakoda people near the trading post of Abel Farwell on June 1st, 1873.
After the Cypress Hills Massacre, the North West Mounted Police were established and sent West. In 1875 they built Fort Walsh while under the command of James Morrow Walsh.
 Lake Diefenbaker  -  Discover Lake Diefenbaker
If an outdoor experience is what you're looking for plan to visit Lake Diefenbaker. This lake is 255 km long and is surrounded by 800 km of shoreline. As "Saskatchewan's Great Lake", it offers some of the best fishing and camping around.
 Old Forts Trail  -  Fort Benton
An International Trail celebrating the historic links between Fort Walsh, Fort Benton, Fort Assinniboine, Fort Battleford and Fort Whoop Up.
 Outlaw Trail
The Big Muddy [ near Big Beaver ] in south-central Saskatchewan was the only Canadian stop on the Outlaw Trail. The Outlaw Trail [ which ran from Canada to Mexico ] was used by Butch Cassidy and his gang, and by cattle and horse thieves. The Big Muddy Badlands had deep coulees and caves which were perfect places for the outlaws to hideout.
 Turtle Lake Monster  -  see The Fish Aren't Talking
There are stories told about a sea monster that lives in Turtle Lake. People have given many different descriptions of the monster which they say is definitely not a fish.

 Moose Jaw Times Herald
The Moose Jaw Times was founded by J.N. McDonald as a weekly, in 1889. The first edition rolled off the press April 2, 1889.

Cuisine - Canadian cooking

 Canadian Bison Association  -  A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
 Recipe Source  -  Canadian Recipes
 American French Genealogical Society  -  French-Canadian Recipes

History of Saskatchewan

If discovering Saskatchewan's forgotten history is what you are looking for, stop by the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend, or visit Fort Walsh National Historic Site where a guide will take you through the lawless whisky trade and the Cypress Hills Massacre.

 Saskatchewans History  -  Wikipedia
Prior to European settlement, Saskatchewan was settled by Athabaskan, Algonquian, and Sioux tribes. The first European to enter Saskatchewan was Henry Kelsey in 1690, who travelled up the Saskatchewan River in hopes of trading fur with the province's indigenous peoples. The first permanent European settlement was a Hudson's Bay Company post at Cumberland House founded by Samuel Hearne in 1774...
 Sask Museums
 Wanuskewin Heritage Park  -  The findings date back more than 8000 years
Findings that are older than the Great Pyramids of Egypt right there in Saskatchewan. The site contains tipi rings, stone cairns, a medicine wheel and many more findings that give us a picture of what life was like on the Great Plains a very long time ago .

 Heritage Canada Foundation  -  see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Music of Saskatchewan  -  see Wikipedia
 Indie Music Saskatchewan 

 SaskCulture
SaskCulture invites you to discover Saskatchewan's vibrant cultural community, explore how the depth and diversity of culture and cultural activity is essential to this province and experience a sample of Saskatchewan's rich cultural life.

 Moose Mountain area
The region's aboriginal culture and heritage here are especially strong, and several of Saskatchewan's largest powwows are hosted here by First Nations.

 Canadian Western Agribition, Regina
Canadian Western Agribition is one of North America's largest and best known agricultural marketplaces. Annually, over 4,000 head of livestock including purebred beef, commercial and dairy cattle, heavy and light horses, sheep, goats, and bison are on display during the six day show.
Agribition also hosts over 450 trade show exhibits (spanning 186,000 square feet) featuring agri-business & technology products and services, western arts and crafts, home and lifestyle products, as well as food products and samples.
 RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies, Regina
The Sunset-Retreat Ceremony is performed for the public on July 1st and every Tuesday until mid-August. The event starts at 6:45 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m.
In case of rain, the event is cancelled. It is announced on the local radio ahead of time.
The ceremony is an old British military tradition dating back to the 18th century and is referred to as a "military tattoo". The term "tattoo", derived from an old Dutch word that means "turn off the taps", comes to us from the 17th century when a soldier's life was strictly controlled by his regiment. The daily routine of a military post was signalled by the beat of a drum. At sunset, a lone drummer was sent into the streets of town to beat out a tattoo. It was the signal for the tavern owners to close down for the night, and for military personnel to return to the post. When the latter were back at the post, the flag was lowered in a ceremony marking the end of another day. See Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 Saskfestivals.com 

Web Portals / Saskatchewan Search Engine / Directories

 In Regina
 Powwow Power  -  Information about Powwows and Other Related Topics
Included is a history and description of a powwow, description of powwow dancers, drums and songs as well as basic etiquette.
 SaskBiz  -  comprehensive listing of information on communities and regions in Saskatchewan
Local Geography, Community History, Economic Information, Local Attractions, and Other Community Information
 SaskNetWork 
Web site is about helping the people of Saskatchewan connect to the resources they need in the areas of jobs, work, education and training, career planning, self-employment, labour market information, financial help and the workplace
 Sask Schools  -  see Web-Based Resources, or Learning Objects
 Sask Youth Net 
Portal to the latest information, tips and news about school, career, health, money and more. 
 Listings Saskatchewan - search engine - directory
 Wapiti National Library  -  Links

 Telephone Guide Canada
 Yellow Pages Canada / Canadian Yellow pages


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