15 Photos to put Cypress Hills on your Bucket List
The Cypress Hills are among the most photogenic parts of Saskatchewan, with a rich mix of surprising landscapes. Here’s 15 photos showcasing the beauty of this unique treasure.
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Battle Creek Road Trip – History and Spectacular Scenery
Flowing through both the Alberta and Saskatchewan sections of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, plus Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Battle Creek is one of the shorter waterways on the Canadian Prairies. Yet, few can match it for the mix of history and scenery around every corner of its meandering course. Located at the northern extent of the Gulf of Mexico watershed, the creek… Read moreBattle Creek Road Trip – History and Spectacular Scenery
Eastend to Ravenscrag top drive in Cypress Hills
The Cypress Hills abounds in scenic driving routes, especially around the town of Eastend, so named for being at the east end of the Cypress Hills. The one that tops our list for photography is a 50-km or so loop trip from Eastend, combining Ravenscrag and Middle Bench Roads. We have more details in our new book, Photographer’s Guide to Saskatchewan, but here’s a brief… Read moreEastend to Ravenscrag top drive in Cypress Hills
5 Top Photo Sites Cypress Hills West Block
The Cypress Hills, straddling the Saskatchewan/Alberta border, rank among Canada’s top destinations for photography. Here we’ll focus on one of our favourite parts of the hills – the West Block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, which is on the Saskatchewan side, next to the Alberta border. While photo possibilities are almost endless, these are our 5 top photo sites for camera buffs. 1) Conglomerate Cliffs… Read more5 Top Photo Sites Cypress Hills West Block
Big Bang at Fort Walsh
Fort Walsh lies in a scenic valley next to Battle Creek in southwest Saskatchewan. There are two main reasons to come here – the spectacular setting in the beautiful Cypress Hills, and a past so significant that it changed the course of Canadian history. In 1873, this was site of the Cypress Hills Massacre, which spawned the name Battle Creek. American wolf hunters… Read moreBig Bang at Fort Walsh