Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan, known for its famous hockey players, is an outdoor wonderland and vacation destination because it has golfing, water parks, cornfield mazes, fly fishing, dragon boats, river cruises, waterfalls, rapids, and spas. The Province of Saskatchewan has five distinct vacation regions, and each one is special. Visitors, who want to explore an accessible wilderness, should visit the north. Northern Saskatchewan also has beautiful boreal forests, which are unique to the sub-Arctic regions, and in North America, there are boreal forests in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, the Yukon, British Columbia, and Alaska. The southwestern region, Cowboy Country, has an interesting history and beautiful natural wonders to visit like the Grassland National Park. Southeastern Saskatchewan has parks and beaches. The eastern and western regions of central Saskatchewan have wonderful resorts. To prepare for a vacation in Saskatchewan, tourists should pack outdoor gear, binoculars for watching the wildlife, bathing suits, golf clubs, and evening clothes for a night out in Regina, the Queen City of Canada. Auto-tourists should put a kayak or canoe on the roof of the car, van, or camper because they will find lots of great paddling on Saskatchewan's fast moving rivers, lively rivers, and pristine lakes.
By driving along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway, visitors can get a good introduction to eastern and western regions of southern Saskatchewan. There are plenty of trails for hiking and backpacking along the way as well as camping areas in the provincial parks with beaches. In the winter, visitors to this region can find some challenging downhill skiing. Cities to visit in southern Saskatchewan are:
Regina, the provincial capital, has the Casino Regina, Saskatchewan Science Center, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Centennial Museum as well as fine restaurants, shopping, golfing, and lodging.
Starting in Regina and going west, visitors can enjoy bird watching, hiking, and golfing or studying the cowboy culture of the Province. They also can explore the natural beauty of the Cypress Hills, the Interprovincial Park that Saskatchewan shares with Alberta, Big Muddy Badlands, and Great Sand Hills. Auto-tourists can find many scenic highways that meander away from the Trans-Canada Highway and through southern Saskatchewan. These scenic highways connect the quaint towns and provincial parks of the region.
Saskatoon, in central Saskatchewan, is the largest city in the Province and boasts great hockey, the Ukrainian Museum, and the Diefenbaker Canada Center as well as a zoo and heritage park. The eastern region of central Saskatchewan has parklands, farmlands, mineral spas, and resorts. The western portion of central Saskatchewan is an angler's paradise. It has many natural, historical, and cultural parks and centers with interpretive programs. This region of Saskatchewan celebrates the Métis (French/Indian) culture reflecting its early European and First Nation heritages. Additionally, the culture of the First Nations people is evident throughout central Saskatchewan. In addition to Saskatoon, other cities and towns to visit in central Saskatchewan are:
These communities are connected by scenic highways that wander by rivers, streams, lakes, downhill ski resorts, and provincial parks. Central Saskatchewan has many national and provincial historic sites, like the Western Development Museum and Ft. Battleford National Historic Site.
The community of Prince Albert and Prince Albert National Park are must see destinations in northern Saskatchewan. Auto-tourists can continue driving north of Prince Albert to three beautiful provincial parks:
However, to access some of the great fishing lakes and streams between the parks, visitors should make arrangements with outfitters to fly to their camping sites for extended excursions and exciting angling. Guides also are available for fishing expeditions. To see the sand dunes in northern Saskatchewan, visitors must fly to one of the villages near the sand dunes. Outfitters and independent pilots can arrange tours and trips to the sand dunes and other destinations in northern Saskatchewan.
In addition to Saskatchewan, vacationers should:
- Follow the Trans-Canada Highway across southern Canada;
- Visit North Dakota and Montana in the United States;
- Explore the boreal forests in North America; and
- Plan a fly-fishing expedition in the other provinces.
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