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Holidays in Saskatchewan  -   Travel information Saskatchewan.

Canadian prairie province. Most of its population lives in the southern part of the province.

Saskatchewan is surrounded in the west by Alberta, in the north by the Northwest Territories, in the east by Manitoba, and in the south by the American states of Montana and North Dakota.

Moments you'll never forget. Canoe the historic Churchill River on a hot July day. Hike through the cool boreal forest on a misty morning. Ride on horseback across the open range. Spend a lazy day at the beach. Fly over unnamed lakes to legendary fly-in fishing camps. When you're in Saskatchewan, live every moment.
Over 100,000 lakes, some so crystal clear you can see fish at the bottom. The badlands of Big Muddy, Killdeer and Frenchman River. The highlands of Cypress Hills and Duck Mountain. The healing waters of Manitou Springs Mineral Spa. Every region is distinct in its landscape, culture, history and experience.

Regions in Saskatchewan: East Central Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, The North and  West Central Region

Capital City of Saskatchewan:  Regina


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Camping & Caravanning

  Camp Canada   -   Camping / Campgrounds
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailer parks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Car Rental Canada

  Holiday Autos   -     
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

  Sixt   -   
Pick-Up Station / Return Station : Calgary, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottwa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Holiday Homes / Apartments

  Holidayhomes.ca   -   Vacation accommodation in Saskatchawan
  Holiday Junction   -   Canada accommodation, Lodging

Hostels

  Backpackers Hostels Canada   -   backpacker community in Canada
  YMCA -YWCA   -   Canadian Youth Hostels

Hotels in Saskatchewan

Ebookers 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

  Explore Regina   -   Hotels in Regina & Southern SAS

  Hotels.com   -     

National Parks / Regional Parks

  Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Where elevation takes you into a secret place filled with forests of pine and spruce mixed with lush fescue grasslands.
  Moose Mountain Provincial Park   -   south east region
An elevated plateau of aspen forest, rolling hills, lakes and ponds rising from the surrounding prairies. The poplar and birch forests of Moose Mountain Provincial Park and its hilly topography provide ideal conditions for camping, hiking and a host of outdoor activities. Kenosee Superslides and Kenosee Lake Village services adjacent to the park.
  Saskatchewan Parks
Provincial Parks,  Provincial Canoe Routes, Education Programs, Maps, Brochures & Other Documents.
  Saskatchewan Regional Parks
  Parcs Canada   -   Grasslands and Prince Albert
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

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  Tunnels of Moose Jaw   -   national and provincial award winning attraction
The history behind the legendary tunnels of Al Capone and his cohorts below the streets of Moose Jaw have come to life, for both the believers and skeptics. Two tours, one telling the age old story of the infamous Al Capone's visits to Moose Jaw in the 1920s, the other the compelling Canadian story of Chinese immigration around 1900.
  Windows on the Wild   -   Wolves and Wildlife in Winter - Land of the Loon Resort
You'll spend unforgettable days traversing the 'wolf country' of Prince Albert National Park, a wilderness of almost 4,000 sq. km., by snowshoe, dog sled and vehicle.  Day by day you build a repertoire of experiences in the boreal forest connected with the life of the Grey Wolf, its ecology and environment.  This is the realm of the wolf, moose, otter, fox and elk and others.  With your guides you will search for these elusive boreal creatures.

Travel Guide Saskatchewan / Related Books

Travel Guides Saskatchewan  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Canada - Lonely Planet Country Guide 
By Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Rebecca Blond, Kerryn Burgess, Peter Cruttenden
Paperback 904 pages (April 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
The Rough Guide to Canada (fully revised and updated 5th edition) 
By Tim Jepson, Phil Lee, Tania Smith, Christian Williams
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fifth edition of the Rough Guide to Canada covers this vast and geographically diverse country in impressive detail. There are insightful accounts of every Canadian city, from vibrant Montreal to laid back Vancouver, and vivid descriptions of Canada's varied landscapes, from the magnificent Rocky Mountains and the stormy coasts of the Maritimes to the northern Arctic reaches. Throughout there is practical advice on skiing, whale-watching, kayaking, hiking and a host of other outdoor pursuits. Thousands of listings recommend the best accommodation options, restaurants, bars and clubs in every price range.
Paperback 1136 pages (June 24, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
Getting a Job in Canada: Find the Right Job and Secure a Great New Lifestyle 
By Valerie Gerrard
The idea of working in Canada – whether in the short, the medium or the long term – is an attractive prospect. If you are one of the many who find the Canadian lifestyle appealing, this book could help you to make your dream a reality. Canada is large and varied enough to offer an enormous range of opportunities – from the cosmopolitan outlook of cities such as Toronto and Vancouver to the slower and yet equally challenging lifestyle found in remote areas. In this book you will find out what opportunities are available and where. More importantly, you will be led step by step through the whole process of achieving Employment Authorisation, finding the job you want and landing that job.
Paperback 176 pages (February 28, 2004); Publisher: How To Books

Transport / How do I get to Saskatchewan

  Regina Airport  -  Highways & Transportation  -  see Travellers's Information / Air Information
  Saskatoon Airport

  NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

 
Book flights at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Viarail   -   Canadian Rail

  Greyhound   -   coach travel in Canada

  Regina Transit

  Weather Office Canada


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  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  Saskatchewan Tourism   -   Land of Living Skies

  Regina   -   City of Regina   -   Saskatchewan's Capital City
  Regina   -   Tourism Regina   -   Oasis on the Prairies
"Home of the Mounties", the "Queen City", "Fun, Festive, Friendly". All of these taglines are great descriptions of the city, but why not come see for yourself!
  Regina   -   Regina Downtown
Downtown Regina is Saskatchewan's premiere destination for a cosmopolitan mix of retail shops, specialty boutiques, culture, entertainment and fine dining.

  East Central Region   -   East Central Saskatchewan Tourism
From the Precambrian wilderness to the rolling prairie, encompassing natural beauty, exciting cities and fascinating communities, the East Central tourism region is a blend of cultures, attractions and great hospitality.
Highlights of this region include world renowned healing waters, churches painted in the tradition of the great European masters, fascinating historical sites, and culture at every turn. East Central has four provincial parks including Good Spirit Lake, Duck Mountain, Greenwater Lake and Wildcat Hill. Add to that regional and community parks, as well as superb golf courses.
  Southeast Region   -   South East Saskatchewan's Tourism Region
To travel south east Saskatchewan is to wend your way through a varied landscape that includes an ancient valley of lakes, unusual rock formations, and a high country plateau of dense forest. Not a typical prairie, although the wide vistas of the southern grainbelt are very evident in the south east. But there is also the broad Qu'Appelle Valley, which extends right across the region with its rugged hills and fluted folds providing a stunning backdrop to lakes and parks.
In winter, snowcover provides ideal conditions for cross-country skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts who enjoy the relatively mild weather with which the southern part of the province is blessed.
Saskatchewan's Southeast Region is home to Canada's sunshine capital Estevan, which averages nearly seven hours of sunshine each and every day.
  Southwest Region   -   Southwest Saskatchewan Tourism
Southwest Saskatchewan comes alive in the summer months, from the pristine waters and beaches of Lake Diefenbaker to the towering lodgepole pines of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.
  The North   -   Northern Saskatchewan Tourism   -   Always more to explore
Saskatchewan's Northern region is the province's largest tourism playground, offering over 200,000 sq. kilometers of four-season, non-stop fun! If you like snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sightseeing, or just want to be someplace secluded with a fireplace and hot tub, you've come to the right place!
Hundreds of kilometers of groomed snowmobile trails will take you through snow-laden pines, and dogsleds wind their way through the boreal forest and over frozen lakes, under the glow of the Northern Lights. Groomed cross-country ski trails take off in all directions, crossing silent, snow-laden forests, frozen lakes and gently rolling hills. Winter festivals and snowmobile rallies add to the enjoyment of the season.
  West Central Region   -   Saskatchewan West Central Tourism
From the quiet meander of the Battle, to the mighty forces of the South and North Saskatchewan, rivers form an important part of the landscape here. Crucial to the fur trade and the province's early development, these moving waters and their shores provide some of Saskatchewan's most beautiful scenery.
Natural areas abound, including outdoor playgrounds like Jackfish Lake, bordered by The Battlefords Provincial Park and other resort communities. Near Manito Lake, go on guided horseback trips through a vast area of unspoiled prairie, hills and rugged lakeshores in the Great Manito Sand Hills.
This is also the land of Louis Riel, who led his Metis people in an armed uprising against the Canadian government in 1885. Batoche National Historic Site preserves the memory of Riel and his cause.
Events ranging from fishing tournaments and country fairs, to sports days and rodeos with chuckwagons and chariot races add to the region's strong heritage and culture. Don't miss the annual Goose Festival in Kindersley in September. Or, for something on the unusual side, check out the greyhound races at Pilot Butte, the "bones" tournament in Macklin, or the derby at Eston, where the race contestants are gophers!

  Moose Jaw   -   City of Moose Jaw   -   Northern Gateway to Southwest Saskatchewan
  Nipawin   -   Nipawin.com   -   located 141 km  east of Prince Albert
Resort community nestled between the twin lakes (Tobin Lake and Codette Lake) features world class angling, championship golf and unforgettable experiences.
  Prince Albert   -   The North   -   City of Prince Albert
Prince Albert is your starting point for explorations north. Prince Albert National Park anchors a surrounding vacation resort area that boasts outstanding golf courses and vacation/resort amenities at McPhee, Emma, Christopher, Anglin and Candle Lakes. Further west, Meadow Lake Provincial Park has more than 900 campsites and top-notch interpretive programs; to the north east, there's superb fishing and whitewater canoeing at Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. But that's just the beginning. World-class angling, canoeing and luxury resorts await in the far north.
  Saskatoon   -   City of Saskatoon   -   Tourist Board   -   Tourism Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a four season destination with much to offer visitors. History comes alive at many exceptional museums such as the Western Development Museum and its popular Mainstreet Boomtown 1910. Six thousand years of habitation can be explored at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
Saskatoon is centrally located in the province of Saskatchewan, situated on the banks of the south Saskatchewan river. Saskatoon is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 2,381 hours annually. The city lies 780 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, a little over 520 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, and just over 300 kilometres north of the U.S. border.
  Shell Lake   -   Oasis of the Parklands
One of the most picturesque communities in the Parklands, surrounded by lakes, hills, forest and farmland. Here you can fish, swim, canoe, hike, go on horseback rides, take an overnight wagon trek, golf at our 18-hole course, try miniature golfing, or just relax at your campsite by the lake.
  Tisdale   -   Town of Tisdale
The settlement of Tisdale officially began in 1904 with the arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway, later known as the Canadian National Railway.  The Community was originally known as "Doghide" after the Doghide River that flows nearby, but with the arrival of the railway the community was renamed "Tisdale" in honor of F.W. Tisdale, an employee of the CN Railway
  Weyburn   -   City of Weyburn

  Butch Cassidy
If the Wild West catches your interest, stop at the Outlaw Caves in the Coronach area. Such famous outlaws such as Sam Kelly and Butch Cassidy used these caves as hideouts in the 1800s.
  Dino Country
In 1991, bones of a Tyrannosaurus rex were discovered in the Frenchman River Valley by local school teacher, Robert Gebhardt, with staff from the RSM.   It was not until the summer of 1994 that palaeontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum began excavating this dinosaur now fondly called "Scotty".  Scotty is the first skeleton of a T.rex found in Saskatchewan.
Great Canadian Fossil Trail
Links "dinosaur" sites and communities across Western Canada and Northwestern U.S.A.
  Fort Walsh  -  national historic site  
Misunderstanding about a missing horse resulted in a massacre of Nakoda people near the trading post of Abel Farwell on June 1st, 1873.
After the Cypress Hills Massacre, the North West Mounted Police were established and sent West. In 1875 they built Fort Walsh while under the command of James Morrow Walsh.
  Lake Diefenbaker   -   Discover Lake Diefenbaker
If an outdoor experience is what you're looking for plan to visit Lake Diefenbaker. This lake is 255 km long and is surrounded by 800 km of shoreline. As "Saskatchewan's Great Lake", it offers some of the best fishing and camping around.
  Old Forts Trail  -  Fort Benton
An International Trail celebrating the historic links between Fort Walsh, Fort Benton, Fort Assinniboine, Fort Battleford and Fort Whoop Up.
  Outlaw Trail
The Big Muddy [  near Big Beaver ] in south-central Saskatchewan was the only Canadian stop on the Outlaw Trail. The Outlaw Trail [ which ran from Canada to Mexico ] was used by Butch Cassidy and his gang, and by cattle and horse thieves. The Big Muddy Badlands had deep coulees and caves which were perfect places for the outlaws to hideout.
  Turtle Lake Monster   -   see The Fish Aren't Talking
There are stories told about a sea monster that lives in Turtle Lake. People have given many different descriptions of the monster which they say is definitely not a fish.

  Moose Jaw Times Herald
The Moose Jaw Times was founded by J.N. McDonald as a weekly, in 1889. The first edition rolled off the press April 2, 1889.

Cuisine  -  Canadian cooking

  Canadian Bison Association   -   A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
  Recipe Source   -   Canadian Recipes
  American French Genealogical Society  -   French-Canadian Recipes

History of Saskatchewan

If discovering Saskatchewan's forgotten history is what you are looking for, stop by the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend, or visit Fort Walsh National Historic Site where a guide will take you through the lawless whisky trade and the Cypress Hills Massacre.

  Saskatchewans History   -   Wikipedia
Prior to European settlement, Saskatchewan was settled by Athabaskan, Algonquian, and Sioux tribes. The first European to enter Saskatchewan was Henry Kelsey in 1690, who travelled up the Saskatchewan River in hopes of trading fur with the province's indigenous peoples. The first permanent European settlement was a Hudson's Bay Company post at Cumberland House founded by Samuel Hearne in 1774...
  Sask Museums
  Wanuskewin Heritage Park   -   The findings date back more than 8000 years
Findings that are older than the Great Pyramids of Egypt right there in Saskatchewan. The site contains tipi rings, stone cairns, a medicine wheel and many more findings that give us a picture of what life was like on the Great Plains a very long time ago .

  Heritage Canada Foundation   -   see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music & Culture

  Moose Mountain area
The region's aboriginal culture and heritage here are especially strong, and several of Saskatchewan's largest powwows are hosted here by First Nations.

  Culture.ca   -   Canada's Cultural Gateway
Explore, find, share the creativity and diversity of Canadian culture on-line
The riches of Canada's museums, galleries, archives and libraries | Thousands of links, articles and testimonials related to Canada's culture and heritage | First-rate reference collections such as the Canadian Encyclopedia Online | News of cultural events happening across Canada |The National Library of Canada's on -line reference service.
  Canadian Encyclopedia

Web Portal / Saskatchewan Search Engine / Directory

  In Regina
  Powwow Power   -  Information about Powwows and Other Related Topics
Included is a history and description of a powwow, description of powwow dancers, drums and songs as well as basic etiquette.
  SaskBiz   -   comprehensive listing of information on communities and regions in Saskatchewan
Local Geography, Community History, Economic Information, Local Attractions, and Other Community Information
  SaskNetWork 
Web site is about helping the people of Saskatchewan connect to the resources they need in the areas of jobs, work, education and training, career planning, self-employment, labour market information, financial help and the workplace
  Sask Schools   -   see Web-Based Resources, or Learning Objects
  Sask Youth Net 
Portal to the latest information, tips and news about school, career, health, money and more. 
  Listings Saskatchewan   -   search engine - directory
  Wapiti National Library   -   Links

  Telephone Guide Canada
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