Saskatchewan Sights & Attractions
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Saskatchewan, Canada.
When thinking of Saskatchewan's scenery, sprawling prairies is perhaps the first image to come to mind. Although the wide-open prairie terrain is captivating, the province also features lush green forests, lakes, rivers, beaches and lively urban centres. Whether planning on hiking or relaxing outdoors in the province's various parks or touring fascinating museums, markets and galleries, visitors will have no problem finding sights and attractions to fill their days with in this western Canadian province.
REGINA & SASKATOON
Saskatchewan's capital city of Regina blends prairie and cosmopolitan living with its array of shops, restaurants and attractions. As visitors explore Regina they will encounter a wide selection of art galleries, parks, historic sites and museums, such as the RCMP Heritage Centre and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. High on the list of snapshots of Regina is the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislative Building, which opened in 1912. The legislative building is a photo favourite with its Beaux-Arts architectural influences, Tyndall stone finish, monumental dome and colourful gardens. The legislative building is located in Wascana Centre, which is also an attraction in itself. Wascana Centre, one of North America's largest urban parks, circles Wascana Lake and shares panoramic views of downtown Regina along with paths, monuments and facilities ranging from recreational to educational.
Saskatoon, the province's largest city, offers interesting art galleries, leafy parks, a fresh fruit market, various museums and many more attractions. Among the city's most popular attractions is the Saskatoon branch of the Western Development Museum, which features a 1910 Boomtown that depicts Saskatchewan life in the early 1900s. As visitors walk Boomtown's streets they can admire over 30 period buildings and tour a general store, a blacksmith and other shops. From Boomtown, visitors should get a good sense of what Saskatoon looked like over a century ago, but for a more current perspective visitors can head to places like Cosmopolitan Park for excellent views of the city's skyline.
NORTHERN REGION
Although the ocean is hundreds of miles away from Saskatchewan's Northern Region, that doesn't mean the area should be ruled out for a beach holiday. The Northern Region is Saskatchewan's largest region by area and is rich with dense boreal forests, parks, lakes and beaches. Located at the southern end of the region, the city of Prince Albert is a great place to start a northern tour. Prince Albert has a bounty of attractions such as a museum, art galleries, a wolf adventure centre and natural gems like the nearby Prince Albert National Park. Skiing, snowshoeing and hiking and the opportunity to see intriguing wildlife such as plains bison and protected white pelicans are among the perks to exploring the park.
A couple hours north of Prince Albert is Saskatchewan's largest provincial park, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. The massive Lac La Ronge is speckled with over 1000 islands and features beautiful beaches and superb fishing with walleye, northern pike and lake trout below the shimmering surface. Meadow Lake, Candle Lake, St. Walburg and other small communities in the region welcome visitors with engaging natural attractions that make the long drive north worthwhile.
SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN
Flat, wide-open prairies where the eyes can wander for miles is just one of the enchantments of the Southwest Region's topography. Moose Jaw and Swift Current are the region's largest centres and both offer numerous sights and attractions. Highlights in Moose Jaw include guided tours of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, the soothing waters of the Geo-Thermal Pool at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort and the colourful urban escape of Crescent Park. Swift Current features a museum, public art gallery and parks and gardens such as Grasslands National Park, which was Canada's first park to preserve mixed prairie grasslands. Other areas to explore in the Southwest Region include the badlands and T. Rex Discovery Centre in Eastend, the forested terrain of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and the recreational hot spot of Lake Diefenbaker.
Apart from captivating scenery, the Southeast Region also has a bundle of charming communities to tour such as Estevan and Weyburn. Estevan's attractions range from the thrilling Estevan Motor Speedway to splashy fun at Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Weyburn has an ample collection of historical attractions like the Weyburn Area Heritage Village, which features restored houses from about the early 1900s, and the Big Wheel mural, which depicts the city's history. A great way to see all of Weyburn's historical attractions is with a self-guided Crocus Driving Tour, which has stops in over a dozen places.
CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN<>
The West Central Region of the province presents a multitude of natural attractions such as lakes and rivers, but also a vast selection of cultural attractions, including . several places where visitors can broaden their knowledge on First Nations and Métis culture. At the Batoche National Historic Site near Rosthern, visitors can tour the remains of the village of Batoche, where Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont led the final battle of the 1885 Northwest Rebellion/Resistance. At the Chief Poundmaker Historical Center, 65 km (40 mi) west of the Battlefords, visitors can gain insight into what life was like for the Plains Cree people before Europeans arrived. The West Central Region also boasts several urban centres such as North Battleford and Lloydminster. In North Battleford tourists can enjoy fun attractions like parks and a ski hill and in Lloydminster visitors have the unique opportunity to stand in two provinces at once (Lloydminster straddles the Saskatchewan/Alberta border).
The East Central Region has postcard scenery with prairies, boreal forests and lakes as well as an assortment of interesting communities to explore. The city of Yorkton features family attractions such as the local Western Development Museum and recreational centres such as the Gallagher Centre Water Park, which has a wave pool, waterslide and lazy river. Humboldt, Melville, Nipawin, Hudson Bay and other communities also deserve visits for their fascinating selection of museums, parks, historic sites and other attractions.
REGINA & SASKATOON
Saskatchewan's capital city of Regina blends prairie and cosmopolitan living with its array of shops, restaurants and attractions. As visitors explore Regina they will encounter a wide selection of art galleries, parks, historic sites and museums, such as the RCMP Heritage Centre and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. High on the list of snapshots of Regina is the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislative Building, which opened in 1912. The legislative building is a photo favourite with its Beaux-Arts architectural influences, Tyndall stone finish, monumental dome and colourful gardens. The legislative building is located in Wascana Centre, which is also an attraction in itself. Wascana Centre, one of North America's largest urban parks, circles Wascana Lake and shares panoramic views of downtown Regina along with paths, monuments and facilities ranging from recreational to educational.
Saskatoon, the province's largest city, offers interesting art galleries, leafy parks, a fresh fruit market, various museums and many more attractions. Among the city's most popular attractions is the Saskatoon branch of the Western Development Museum, which features a 1910 Boomtown that depicts Saskatchewan life in the early 1900s. As visitors walk Boomtown's streets they can admire over 30 period buildings and tour a general store, a blacksmith and other shops. From Boomtown, visitors should get a good sense of what Saskatoon looked like over a century ago, but for a more current perspective visitors can head to places like Cosmopolitan Park for excellent views of the city's skyline.
NORTHERN REGION
Although the ocean is hundreds of miles away from Saskatchewan's Northern Region, that doesn't mean the area should be ruled out for a beach holiday. The Northern Region is Saskatchewan's largest region by area and is rich with dense boreal forests, parks, lakes and beaches. Located at the southern end of the region, the city of Prince Albert is a great place to start a northern tour. Prince Albert has a bounty of attractions such as a museum, art galleries, a wolf adventure centre and natural gems like the nearby Prince Albert National Park. Skiing, snowshoeing and hiking and the opportunity to see intriguing wildlife such as plains bison and protected white pelicans are among the perks to exploring the park.
A couple hours north of Prince Albert is Saskatchewan's largest provincial park, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. The massive Lac La Ronge is speckled with over 1000 islands and features beautiful beaches and superb fishing with walleye, northern pike and lake trout below the shimmering surface. Meadow Lake, Candle Lake, St. Walburg and other small communities in the region welcome visitors with engaging natural attractions that make the long drive north worthwhile.
SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN
Flat, wide-open prairies where the eyes can wander for miles is just one of the enchantments of the Southwest Region's topography. Moose Jaw and Swift Current are the region's largest centres and both offer numerous sights and attractions. Highlights in Moose Jaw include guided tours of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, the soothing waters of the Geo-Thermal Pool at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort and the colourful urban escape of Crescent Park. Swift Current features a museum, public art gallery and parks and gardens such as Grasslands National Park, which was Canada's first park to preserve mixed prairie grasslands. Other areas to explore in the Southwest Region include the badlands and T. Rex Discovery Centre in Eastend, the forested terrain of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and the recreational hot spot of Lake Diefenbaker.
Apart from captivating scenery, the Southeast Region also has a bundle of charming communities to tour such as Estevan and Weyburn. Estevan's attractions range from the thrilling Estevan Motor Speedway to splashy fun at Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Weyburn has an ample collection of historical attractions like the Weyburn Area Heritage Village, which features restored houses from about the early 1900s, and the Big Wheel mural, which depicts the city's history. A great way to see all of Weyburn's historical attractions is with a self-guided Crocus Driving Tour, which has stops in over a dozen places.
CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN<>
The West Central Region of the province presents a multitude of natural attractions such as lakes and rivers, but also a vast selection of cultural attractions, including . several places where visitors can broaden their knowledge on First Nations and Métis culture. At the Batoche National Historic Site near Rosthern, visitors can tour the remains of the village of Batoche, where Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont led the final battle of the 1885 Northwest Rebellion/Resistance. At the Chief Poundmaker Historical Center, 65 km (40 mi) west of the Battlefords, visitors can gain insight into what life was like for the Plains Cree people before Europeans arrived. The West Central Region also boasts several urban centres such as North Battleford and Lloydminster. In North Battleford tourists can enjoy fun attractions like parks and a ski hill and in Lloydminster visitors have the unique opportunity to stand in two provinces at once (Lloydminster straddles the Saskatchewan/Alberta border).
The East Central Region has postcard scenery with prairies, boreal forests and lakes as well as an assortment of interesting communities to explore. The city of Yorkton features family attractions such as the local Western Development Museum and recreational centres such as the Gallagher Centre Water Park, which has a wave pool, waterslide and lazy river. Humboldt, Melville, Nipawin, Hudson Bay and other communities also deserve visits for their fascinating selection of museums, parks, historic sites and other attractions.
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