A virtual civil war was fought here in what is known as the Northwest Resistance of 1885, when Louis Riel led the Métis in defending their land from the…
Must-see attractions in Saskatchewan
- BTop ChoiceBatoche National Historic Site
- MTop ChoiceMeewasin Valley
The Meewasin Valley, formed by the South Saskatchewan's wide swath through the center of town, is named for the Cree word for 'beautiful'. Mature trees…
- FTop ChoiceFort Walsh National Historic Site
Amid rolling prairies at the eastern edge of the Western Block is this interesting historic site. Established in 1875 and operational for eight years,…
- RTop ChoiceRoyal Saskatchewan Museum
The Royal provides a great insight into the people and geography that make up Saskatchewan. Galleries focus on earth and life sciences and indigenous…
- STop ChoiceStation Arts Centre & Tea Room
In the old train station in Rosthern, the Station Arts Centre is a beautiful gallery showing the works of local artists, plus a tea room offering lunch…
- TTop ChoiceTunnels of Moose Jaw
Buried deep under the town's streets is a series of passages that have a tragic and fascinating history. Take a tour and learn about the hardship and…
- PTop ChoiceProvincial Legislature
Escaping significant damage from the devastating tornado in its year of completion (1912), the arresting 'Leg,' nestled in Wascana Centre's leafy embrace,…
- TTop ChoiceT-Rex Discovery Centre
Eastend's claim to fame is the 1991 discovery of the biggest, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found. Known as Scotty, the mammoth T.rex is…
- RTop ChoiceRemai Modern
A huge new attraction that anchors River Landing, Remai Modern is a museum of modern and contemporary art for Saskatoon. It has 11 gallery spaces over…
- PTop ChoicePrairie Wind & Silver Sage
In what was the brick Val Marie schoolhouse (1927–85), the Friends of Grasslands have set up a museum, gallery, bookstore, gift shop and cafe. It's…
- OOur Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral
The undisputed centerpiece of this très jolie little town is the disproportionately large and beautiful Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral, built in…
- GGrasslands National Park
Grasslands National Park is a sprawling place of isolation and beauty, where treeless hills meet the endless sky. The visitor center is an essential port…
- WWascana Centre
The geographic and cultural center of Regina, this sprawling public nature haven has miles of lakeside walking trails and is home to the Royal…
- WWestern Development Museum
The flagship Saskatoon branch of the province's Western Development Museum is a faithful re-creation of Saskatoon the boom town, c 1910. Inside Canada's…
- PPrince Albert National Park
A forested sanctuary of lakes, untouched land and wildlife, this park puts the 'wild' back into 'wilderness.' Outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking…
- WWestern Development Museum
The re-created town at North Battleford's branch of the WDM is an insight into the immense amount of labor required by the pioneers to convert prairie to…
- RRCMP Heritage Centre
Exhibits chart the past, present and future of the iconic Canadian Mounties (you even get to dress up like one). This is also part of the Royal Canadian…
- DDeep South Pioneer Museum
Formed as early as 1977 from a desire to preserve the memories, stories and possessions of Ogema's forefathers, the unexpected Deep South Pioneer Museum…
- WWanuskewin Heritage Park
Devoted to the history of the province's first inhabitants, this riverside heritage park 17km northeast of Saskatoon interprets a 7000-year history. At…
- SSunnyside Dairy Creamery
This is a great opportunity to check out a Saskatchewan dairy farm and try fresh milk. Bas and Martha Froese-Kooijenga run 30 cows, individually named, on…