Category: Saskatchewan

Narrow Hills Scenic Drive Top for Saskatchewan Fall Colours

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Narrow Hills Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan abounds with great scenic drives during fall colour season, but if we had to pick one it would be the aptly named Narrow Hills Scenic Drive in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The hills are named for the enormous masses of rocks, soil, and debris pushed into ridges by moving glaciers. The forest diversity of spruce, jack pine, aspen, birch, willow, and tamarack combine in… Read moreNarrow Hills Scenic Drive Top for Saskatchewan Fall Colours

Where to Find Saskatchewan’s Best Fall Colours

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Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, fall colours

Fall colour season is here. So we thought that it is time for an update on a posting we did a couple of years ago on the best places in Saskatchewan to find fall colours. We have everything from the mixed woods forests of the north, to aspen parkland, river valleys, and prairie coulees. Conditions vary from year to year, but these are a few… Read moreWhere to Find Saskatchewan’s Best Fall Colours

Canoe Trip to Robertson Falls, Churchill River, Saskatchewan

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Robertson Falls, Churchill River, Saskatchewan

Northern Saskatchewan excels as a destination for canoeing and wilderness camping, from easy, short paddles to remote, multi-day expeditions where you’re unlikely to see other people. When we’re looking for an easy-going trip for a few days, it’s hard to beat the paddle to Robertson Falls. It’s lake travel all the way, with no portages. The falls themselves are stunning, with an exceptionally nice spot… Read moreCanoe Trip to Robertson Falls, Churchill River, Saskatchewan

Enjoying Saskatchewan’s Dazzling Wildflowers

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Wildflowers, Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan

One of the biggest joys of spring and summer in Saskatchewan is the profusion of wildflowers that usually put on a dazzling display. Every year is different and conditions vary considerably throughout the province. Rainfall can bring on a profusion of colour in some areas, and even in dry years, there’s still wildlflowers to be found along roadsides or in meadows. So where are some… Read moreEnjoying Saskatchewan’s Dazzling Wildflowers

Five Easy Hikes in Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park

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Narrows Peninsula Trail, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan

Prince Albert National Park is one of the top places to go hiking in Saskatchewan. Almost smack in the middle of the province, the park preserves the transition zone from the aspen parklands in the south to the northern boreal forest. Add the rich array of lakes, rivers, and wetlands, and we have an incredibly diverse wilderness to explore. The trail system includes everything from… Read moreFive Easy Hikes in Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park

Three Easy Saskatchewan Hiking Spots

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The Battlefords Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan abounds in great hiking trails that take you into the backcountry. But sometimes you want a short outing that’s relatively easy but that still takes you through some of the province’s top scenic natural areas. Here are three suggestions in Saskatchewan provincial parks that we always find rewarding. Each offers a different experience in a variety of landscapes. The Battlefords Provincial Park Situated on… Read moreThree Easy Saskatchewan Hiking Spots