Travelling in Saskatchewan, Canada

Posted by Lori Henry May 29, 2008

I have just returned from a trip travelling through Saskatchewan, Canada. The prairie province is a treasure trove of interesting rural towns and infinite gravel roads.

Flying from Vancouver, I hit Regina first. I had a day and a half to explore the capital city of Saskatchewan. Of note were the RCMP Heritage Centre and Government House Heritage Property.

A short drive southwest to Moose Jaw and I was dipping my weary body into the famous Temple Gardens Mineral Spa’s mineral pool. This is where I also explored the underground "Tunnels of Moose Jaw" to see the stories of the Chinese immigrants and bootleggers of the city.

Off south to the small town of Val Marie, the gateway to Grasslands National Park, was a lovely excursion. I stayed at The Convent Country Inn, a 1939 building that served as a residence high school operated by The Sisters of Assumption.

A trip west to the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park was next on the agenda. This is where Fort Walsh National Historic Site is, as well as the Historical Ressor Ranch, the hospitable accommodation I stayed at.

Up to Saskatoon for a couple of days, the highlight was definitely the Western Development Museum. The largest of the four Saskatchewan branches, the 1910 indoor street is a recreated version of booming Saskatoon.

Lastly, I headed north to the town of Waskesiu within Prince Albert National Park. Beautiful! I went on a canoe trip at the Marina Adventure Centre and saw beaver lodges in the lake; the scenic drive through the park was gorgeous.

Tourism Saskatchewan did a fantastic job of planning this itinerary for me, all of which you’ll be reading about in the next few weeks. There’s a certain charm that got to me and still has me dreaming of the infinite skies...