Day: 23 November 2020

Discovering the Land of the Giant Beaver, Athabasca Sand Dunes, Saskatchewan

November 23, 2020April 25, 2023 Robin

A canoe trip takes us into the Land of the Giant Beaver – the Athabasca Sand Dunes of northern Saskatchewan. We explore pristine wilderness, rare plants, and a unique and fragile ecosystem.

Saskatchewan, Adventure, Canoeing, landscape, sand dunes, wild landscapes, wildflowers 4 Comments

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