Find your summer destination in Saskatchewan
One of the greatest advantages of choosing Saskatchewan for a summer vacation is the sheer size and variety of landscapes. Bordering the badlands in the south and tundra in the north, Saskatchewan encompasses so many ecological and geographic regions that
Travel through northeastern Saskatchewan and you will find one of Canada’s great fishing destinations. The area around the town of Nipawin is famous for its record-breaking catches and fantastic amenities. Western Sportsman
Magazine named Tobin and Codette Lakes as the third greatest fishery in North America. Break a personal (or maybe world) record as you hook a northern pike or walleye. The Nipawin-area lakes also abound with sauger, burbot, goldeye, yellow perch and sturgeon. For an extra thrill, explore Tobin Lake on a houseboat from Aurora Houseboats. To the west of Nipawin lies Candle Lake, one of Saskatchewan’s most cherished vacation spots. Visit Candle Lake Golf
Resort for a luxurious experience and spend a relaxing day on its 18-hole golf course. Farther to the west, the Waskesiu
& Area Wilderness Region offers so many wonderful options that you will need to go back again and again for the full experience. Camp out in the backcountry in Prince Albert National Park, hang out in an ecologically friendly yurt or relax at some of Saskatchewan’s highest-rated accommodations. Tee off at one of the region’s beautifully maintained golf courses, whether it is the 18-hole Waskesiu
Golf Course or the course at Elk Ridge Resort. Want a recreational activity that is a little different but fun for the whole family? Try a few rounds of disc golf in the townsite of Waskesiu. Outside of the park, visit Christopher
Lake or Emma Lake to experience the serenity of the mixed boreal forest. Or go horseback riding at Sturgeon River Ranch, where you can get a taste of ranch life and see one of the last herds of wild bison on the continent. Situated between the southern prairie and the wilderness of Saskatchewan’s north, Meadow Lake Provincial Park is a perfect place to explore the province’s geographical diversity. Plan a short hike or challenge yourself with a multi-day adventure along the Boreal Trail, a 120-km backpacking trail that takes you through the park. In the southwest corner of the province,
Cypress Hills Destination Area welcomes visitors with truly amazing scenery and a variety of activities for the entire family. Drive to the Centre Block of Cypress Hills
Interprovincial Park and camp in style, or try the rugged West Block, where backcountry camping opportunities abound. Go ziplining above the lodgepole pine forest at Cypress Hills Eco
Adventures, visit nearby Maple Creek for the wonderful dining experiences or taste Saskatchewan-made wine at the Cypress
Hills Vineyard and Winery. Cypress Hills is also a Dark-Sky Preserve – one of the largest in North America – so there is no better place for watching the night sky and maybe catching a meteor shower. Dedicated astronomers should visit the
Cypress Hills Observatory and get up close
with the stars. Travel northeast from Cypress Hills and you will discover the Lake Diefenbaker
Destination Area, home to the largest lake in southern Saskatchewan. Formed by the construction of the Qu’Appelle River Dam and the Gardiner Dam in 1967, Lake Diefenbaker has become a beautiful leisure destination for Saskatchewan residents. Swim out in the clear waters, or hoist your sail and catch a breeze for a relaxing afternoon. Rent some rods from a local outfitter and cast your line – Lake
Diefenbaker has the greatest diversity of fish species in Saskatchewan, with trout, walleye, perch, northern pike, and more. For a genuine cowboy experience, visit La
Reata Ranch and learn a way of life under the open prairie skies. Between the province’s two largest cities of Regina and Saskatoon lies one of the most unusual and appealing vacation spots in the province. In the resort village
of Manitou Beach, vacationers come to sample the waters of Little Manitou Lake, which is reputed to have therapeutic properties. Try the waters in comfort at the Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa, which recently adopted the slogan “The Dead Sea of Canada.” Don’t forget
to visit nearby Danceland, one of the last dancehalls in North America to feature a sprung horsehair floor. Even for seasoned Saskatchewan travellers, this province holds treasures waiting to be experienced. Moose
Mountain Provincial Park in the southeast corner of the province will surprise you with its birch and aspen forests. Hike around Kenosee Lake and explore the many trails that follow the shoreline and wander through the trees. Don’t feel like walking? Take your bicycle out on the trails, or go horseback riding. At night, pile up some firewood and swap stories of your great day around the campfire. By the end of your Saskatchewan vacation, you will be planning your next one.