Snow excuses! Sask Parks offers winter fun in time for the holiday season

Saskatchewan residents can look forward to an exciting winter season in provincial parks with a wide range of winter programs and activities set to launch.

Guided Winter Programs

Guided snowshoe hikes and Nordic skiing will be available every Saturday from January 6, 2024, until March 2, 2024, at the following provincial parks: Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park: •2 p.m. - Life in the Lodgepoles Snowshoe Hike:

-From talking trees to cozy animal homes, experience this unique Saskatchewan landscape up close while snowshoeing through the park.

•7 p.m. - Galaxies and Moonbeams Snowshoe Hike:

-Learn the basics on a guided snowshoe hike along snow-covered forest trails and then tour the universe while warming up by a crackling fire.

Guided programs are free with a valid Park Entry Permit, and equipment is provided on a first-come first-served basis.

These programs will be cancelled if temperatures in the program location are forecasted at or below minus 26°C (with or without the windchill) and an indoor programming option made available. Cancellations will be made 24 hours in advance, and all pre-registrants will be notified. Explore the guided park programming and register at https://www. tourismsaskatchewan. com/places-to-go/provincial-parks/park-events/

Stay the Night

Spend more time in nature. Book a campsite at

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Echo Valley and Buffalo Pound Provincial Parks. Camp-easy yurts or tents are available until March 15, 2024 at $85/ night.

Nightly camping in electrical sites is available at $29/night.

Other Winter Offerings

Local in-park businesses offer a variety of options, including dog sledding, restaurants and quick eats, new and unique accommodations, saunas, fat biking and more. Visit Saskparks.com to discover them all.

Know Before You Go

Park Permit is Required: A valid park vehicle entry permit is required to visit provincial parks year-round. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Annual Entry Permits are available at a discounted rate of $45 and are valid until April 30, 2024. Daily permits are also available for $11. These permits provide unlimited access to park activities and programs throughout the winter.