2021 Saskatchewan Travel Guide
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2021 SASKATCHEWAN TRAVEL GUIDE tourismsaskatchewan.com Stay open making new your own Grasslands National Park to discoveries in backyard. tourismsaskatchewan.com 2 CONTENTS Need More Information?........................2 Saskatchewan Tourism Areas ................3 Safe Travels ...............................................4 Southern Saskatchewan.........................5 Central Saskatchewan ..........................13 Northern Saskatchewan.......................19 Regina......................................................27 Saskatoon ...............................................31 Traveller Index........................................35 Saskatchewan at a Glance ...................41 Waskesiu Lake NEED MORE INFORMATION? Let our friendly travel counsellors help you plan your Saskatchewan FREE SASKATCHEWAN vacation. With one toll-free call or click of the mouse, you can receive TRAVEL RESOURCES travel information and trip planning assistance. Saskatchewan Fishing & Hunting Map Service is offered in Canada’s two official languages This colourful map offers – English and French. information about Saskatchewan’s great Le service est disponible dans les deux langues officielles du Canada – fishing and hunting opportunities. l'anglais et le français. CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-877-237-2273 Saskatchewan Official Road Map This fully detailed navigator is a handy tool for touring the province. IMPORTANT NUMBERS CALL 911 in an emergency Travellers experiencing a serious health-related situation, illness or injury should call 911 immediately. Available provincewide, 911 will assist with identifying and dispatching appropriate WEBSITE emergency services. TourismSaskatchewan.com is where you will find a wealth CALL 811 for HealthLine inquiries of great travel planning information, ideas for vacations, road trips, activities and more. You can chat live with a travel Travellers who may be experiencing a health-related situation, counsellor. unexpected illness, chronic illness or injury can access professional health advice by dialing 811, the number for Email us at [email protected]. Saskatchewan’s HealthLine. SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHWAY HOTLINE facebook.com/TourismSaskatchewan Regina and area: 306-787-7623 instagram.com/TourismSask Saskatoon and area: 306-933-8333 youtube.com/TourismSaskatchewan SaskTel Cellular Network: *ROAD (*7623) Toll-free across Canada: 1-888-335-7623 twitter.com/Saskatchewan saskatchewan.ca/live/transportation/highway-hotline 3 SASKATCHEWAN TOURISM AREAS The Saskatchewan Travel Guide is divided into sections based on areas defined on the map – South, Central, North, Regina and Saskatoon. Stony Rapids CONTACT TOURISM SASKATCHEWAN: Regina Office 189 – 1621 Albert Street 306-787-2300 Saskatoon Office* 102 – 202 4th Avenue North NORTH 306-933-5900 *No visitor services available CONTACT THE CITIES: Tourism Regina 1-800-661-5099 or 306-789-5099 La Ronge Tourism Saskatoon Meadow Lake Creighton 1-800-567-2444, Ext. 1 or 306-242-1206 Tourist information centres operate year round in most Saskatchewan cities Nipawin and many smaller communities. Lloydminstero te Prince Albert Contact information is subject to change. Northh Battleford Warman Tisdale Hudson Bay Melfort Martensville Battlefordat Published by: Tourism Saskatchewan HumboldtH 189 – 1621 Albert Street Saskatoon Regina, SK Canada S4P 2S5 Kindersleyd Yorkton Phone Toll-Free: CENTRAL 1-877-237-2273/306-787-2300 Fax: 306-787-6293 Melville Moose Jaw Information Warning and Disclaimer: Regina The information in this publication is provided to Tourism Swift Current Saskatchewan by the owners or operators of the businesses, Weyburn facilities or attractions listed. Some changes may occur after Maplepl Creek time of publication. Estevan SOUTH Cover Image: Nistowiak Falls, Jeff Bartlett Photography: Travel corridors, along with all communities, major highways and roads are Rochelle Antiola, Jeff Bartlett, Indrasish Banerjee, shown in full detail on the Saskatchewan Official Road Map. Kyle Burgess and Allia Janzen Campfire Stories, Kevin Hogarth Photography, Tyler Cave, Kevin Dunn, Saskatchewan comprises lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, Larry Easton, Brayden Elliott Photography, Jason Eustacio, 5, 6, 8 and 10, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Jared Feuring, Neil Fisher, Dorothy Gasnarek, Ashlyn George, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, and the Chris Hendrickson Photography, Kevin Hogarth Photography, traditional homeland of the Métis. Greg Huszar Photography, Jonny Klass, Matt Johnson, Lee Miller, Razel Morillo, Jeff Ortiz, Nevan Parsley, Prince Albert National Park/Parks Canada, Dave Reed Photography, Sarah Rolles, Carey Shaw Photography, Tourism Saskatoon/Concepts Photography, Jenna Thiessen, Wanuskewin, Rob Weitzel Graphic Productions 4 SAFE TRAVELS Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the SAFE TRAVEL TIPS* way we live, the way we do business and the way we travel. • Practice good hygiene The situation is ever-changing and it is important to have the Handwash frequently or use hand sanitizer when latest updates to inform our decisions as we navigate our appropriate. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes with daily lives and plan our adventures (safely). Visit unwashed hands. Cough and sneeze into tissue or the Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 for the most up-to-date inside of your elbow. information on COVID-19 in the province of Saskatchewan. • Stay open by staying apart As you #ExploreSask, remember to respect the places that Physical distance by keeping two metres between you visit and the people who live there. Be aware of travel yourself and others, both indoors and out. When visiting restrictions and follow the health advisories and safety beaches and parks, groups should be at least four guidelines in place to keep us all safe and Saskatchewan metres apart. open. • Know before you go Some tourism businesses and attractions are closed, running at limited capacity or have different operating hours. Plan ahead and confirm that the place you want to visit is open. Know what to expect when you arrive. Respect the new rules and procedures in place to keep employees and customers safe. • Pack the essentials Limit your impact on the communities you visit by stocking up on essential items before you leave. Put together a clean safety kit – hand sanitizer, face masks (non-medical masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces and outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained), disinfectant wipes, first-aid kit, snacks and water. • Travel in small groups Travelling with fewer people makes practicing physical distancing easier to do and helps lower your impact on the places that you visit. Gainer the Gopher, Mosaic Stadium • Support local Saskatchewan businesses need your support more than ever. Health guidelines are in place for sectors EVENTS IN SASKATCHEWAN and businesses that are open. By respecting the rules and procedures, we can all enjoy our favourite restaurants, stores and attractions. From large spectator sporting events to a local village celebration, Saskatchewan’s community and volunteer spirit is legendary, and it is on display at the many events, festivals, concerts and games that • If you are sick – stay home are hosted annually in this province. Monitor your symptoms and use the Government of Saskatchewan’s self-assessment tool to determine if Throughout the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic (and resulting you should be tested for COVID-19. It can be found at health guidelines and gathering restrictions put in place for the safety of the people of this province and those who visit) has forced Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19. organizers to cancel or postpone some events. Others have been re-envisioned in new virtual formats, as drive-through events or *These travel tips and guidelines were relevant at the with reduced capacity to ensure proper physical distancing. time of publication and can/will change as the COVID-19 situation evolves in the province of Saskatchewan. For an up-to-date event list, visit Stay up-to-date and informed by visiting TourismSaskatchewan.com/things-to-do/events or contact organizers directly for the latest information. Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19. 5 SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN Castle Butte 6 Hwy 7 Rosetown Kindersley Hwy 11 Hwy 4 Hwy 21 13 Elbow Chief Whitecap Waterway 14 Lake Diefenbaker Leader 9 52 Great Sand Hills 54 38 Chaplin 34 1 SWIFT CURRENT 27 59 MAPLE CREEK 15 Gravelbourg Hwy 4 Our Lady of T.rex 48 66 Assumption 12 12 Discovery Co-Cathedral Centre Hwy 13 9 Hwy 21 Assiniboia - Shurniak Art Gallery Shaunavon Val Marie - Prairie EASTEND Wind & Silver Sage 74 39 12 12 SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL PARK/PROVINCIAL HISTORIC PARK Provincial Parks and Historic Parks: 37 Touchwood Hills Post Provincial Historic Park Regional Parks: 5 Buffalo Pound Provincial Park 39 Wood Mountain Post Provincial Historic Park 1 Antelope Lake Regional Park 7 Cannington Manor Provincial Historic Park 2 Assiniboia Regional Park 10 Crooked Lake Provincial Park National Parks and Historic Sites: 4 Bengough & District Regional Park 12 Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park 2 Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site 9 Cabri Regional Park 13 Danielson Provincial Park 4 Esterhazy Flour Mill National Historic Site 11 Carlton Trail Regional ParK 14 Douglas Provincial Park 6 Fort Esperance National Historic Site 12 Ceylon Regional Park 16 Echo Valley Provincial Park 9 Fort Walsh National Historic Site 14 Craik and District Regional Park 23 Katepwa Point Provincial Park 11 Government House Museum and Heritage Property 15 Dunnet Regional Park