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Tourism in Saskatchewan

Tourism in Saskatchewan

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There are numerous heritages and cultural attractions in the province of Saskatchewan. Museums, dinosaur digs, aboriginal cultural and heritage sites, art galleries, professional sport venues, spas, handcraft, antique and tea shops, agricultural tours, theatre and archaeological sites comprise over 600 varied Saskatchewan institutions.

There are two national parks located in the province of Saskatchewan: Grasslands National Park, Prince Albert National Park. There are also four National Historic Sites operated by Parks Canada in Saskatchewan including Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Battleford National Historic Site and Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. There are 37 provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, natural areas and a Heritage rangeland are also protected on a provincial level.

Saskatchewan also has two major cities, Regina and Saskatoon. Regina is home to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Academy at Depot Division where visitors can view the Sergeant Major's Parade held weekdays and the seasonal Sunset Retreat Ceremonies. Regina is also home to the RCMP Heritage Centre which opened in 2007.

Cities

Saskatoon

Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city, with a population of 260,600 in the census metropolitan area.[1] It is located on the Trans-Canada's Yellowhead Highway #16 and is centrally located within the province. According to estimated figures by Tourism Saskatchewan, tourism in Saskatoon is worth over $500 million. This accounts for close to one-third of the $1.6 billion in travel expenditures throughout Saskatchewan.

Regina

Regina is Saskatchewan's second largest city, with a population of 236,481 in the census metropolitan area.[2] It is also the capital of Saskatchewan. Regina is the hub for business and tourism in southern Saskatchewan. Regina has a rich culture in music, theatre and dance, supported by the University of Regina.

Museums

National and provincial parks

Regional Parks

  • The Carlton Trail Regional Park is a family recreation and activity center and features a nine-hole golf course, a stocked fishing lake, a public beach, camping facilities with 75 electrical sites as well as food services, a picnic area, playground, ball diamonds and hiking trails.
  • The Victoria Park was designed by Canada's first resident landscape architect, Frederick Todd. It hosts the Regina Folk Festival in the summer.
Showing Palliser Park cabin development
  • The Palliser Regional Park is located near the town of Riverhurst next to Lake Diefenbaker. There are over 300 full service, electrical and water, and no service camping lots as well as cabin development. The park has public washrooms and showers. There is a full service marina and nine-hole golf course and a heated pool that offers swimming lessons in July and August. The park is also home to the Mainstay Inn, a restaurant and hotel. There are many sandy beaches and the park also has many playgrounds. It also has a concession and mini golf course.

Railway

Significant events in Saskatchewan tourism

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Notes

  1. "Saskatoon". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  2. "Regina". 2016 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. "Outlook & District Heritage Museum & Gallery". Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-20.

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