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Experience Saskatchewan’s National Parks | P. 12
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National Parks Experience Saskatchewan in a whole new way | 12
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GRAHAM DELAET GIVES BACK WITH GOLF
Every parent will tell you that having a child changes everything. At the conclusion of the PGA Tour’s Sanderson Farms Championship in November 2015, PGA Tour golf star Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Saskatchewan rushed home to more important matters. His wife, Ruby, gave birth to twins just days later.
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was so lucky that they were born when they were and I was able to hang out with them for the first two months of their lives,” commented DeLaet who is now back in action in the PGA Tour’s 2016 season. “It was tough to leave them, that’s for sure. It’s pretty fun though. You have to
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be selfish as a professional golfer, and for the first time in my life I’m not being selfish, and it’s pretty nice.” Known to be one of the game’s best ball strikers, DeLaet had a milestone year on the PGA Tour in 2013, placing 8th in the FedExCup Playoffs, and ending the year with a breakthrough performance in his first Presidents Cup International team
appearance. Graham continued his impressive play in the 2013/2014 PGA Tour season, with six top 10 finishes and three top 10 finishes during the 2014/2015 PGA Tour season. Perspectives and responsibilities have changed with the new additions to the DeLaet family, and so has DeLaet’s level of understanding towards other members of
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opposite page: Web.com Tour Q-School 2015 winner, Adam Svensson, participated in last year’s tournament as part of the 156 player field. ABOVE: Chief Bear congratulates 2015 SIGA Dakota Dunes Open winner, Michael Letzig. LEFT: Graham DeLaet poses with children at the reception party following the 2014 Graham Slam tournament supporting the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.
the parenting community. This new viewpoint has carried over into his charitable efforts, with an even greater sense of purpose. “I think our first fundraising event was during my rookie year”, reflects Delaet. “They were building a new hospital in Weyburn and we were looking for ways that we could help, so Ruby and I went back to Weyburn that summer and held a charity event. It was pretty amazing. We raised almost $300,000 that day. So the next year it was a no-brainer, we went back there and did it again. In a couple of years, we raised almost $700,000 in a town of 10,000 –
11,000 people, it was pretty amazing. From there, we decided to form our own foundation in support of children’s health and junior golf. I wouldn’t be where I am, if not for children’s golf. I’d like to see another PGA Tour player come out of Saskatchewan, and to give them the opportunity to learn the things that golf can teach them, like sportsmanship.” The Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation was launched in 2014 with a central focus on supporting children’s health and wellness, as well as the development of junior golf at all levels. Since 2011, Graham and Ruby DeLa-
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et’s charitable initiatives have raised over $1 million for causes and organizations across Canada with these concentrations including Golf Saskatchewan, Children’s Wish Foundation of Saskatchewan, Ronald McDonald House of Saskatchewan, Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, and the Calgary Flames Foundation. Most recently, DeLaet has become the face of Golf Canada’s Golf in Schools initiative to encourage participation and the growth of golf at the grassroots level. continued on page 6 ››
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Graham DeLaet will compete this summer in an exclusive exhibition golf match at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links and Casino June 20-26.
›› continued from page 5 The Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation also supported the national program with a donation of golf supplies and teaching materials to 37 elementary and secondary schools across Saskatchewan. This year, the Foundation has taken their support of the Saskatchewan community to a new level. It was announced in late 2015 that the Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation, in partnership with DeLaet’s agency (SportBox Entertainment Group), would take over as the host organization of the Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada’s professional golf stop in Saskatchewan – the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open. With the involvement of the Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation, the DeLaet’s annual charity golf tournament, Graham Slam, will be integrated into the Monday of the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open tournament. To kick off the event week, Graham Slam will see DeLaet compete against three other celebrities in an exclusive “no ropes” exhibition golf match, cocktail reception, and live concert. This intimate experience, held at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links and Casino, will be limited to only a few hundred people –
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giving attendees a rare opportunity to get up close and interact with the four celebrities. “Without this community, we wouldn’t be in the position we are to be able to do something like this,” said Graham DeLaet. “Our goal is to support children’s health and wellness causes, to raise awareness for our Foundation, and for everyone to have a great time throughout the event week. I am also excited to bring three special guests to my home province - to show them a true prairie-style experience and to help us achieve our donation goals.” Through last year’s Graham Slam event, the Graham and Ruby DeLaet Foundation were able to grant three year old Clara (who
is recovering from Type B Acute Lymphoma Leukemia) her wish to visit Disney World, as well as covering the cost of her family’s accommodations at the Saskatchewan Ronald McDonald House so that they could stay near her while she is receiving treatments. Moving forward, and as the driving force behind the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open ft. Graham Slam, the DeLaet Foundation will use the overall event week as a platform to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan in order to purchase a pediatric ambulance and equipment that will travel to all corners of the province. “The incredible support that Graham has received throughout his career – from an amateur golfer to a professional – is a testament to the people of Saskatchewan”, said Ruby DeLaet. “It just makes us that much more passionate about giving back to the community, knowing that it will continue to be paid forward”. The SIGA Dakota Dunes Open has become a fixture in the Saskatoon community and summer calendar, with the new programming only adding to the strong positive impact the tournament has had over its history. This summer’s tournament will be held
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from June 20th to 26th at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links and Dakota Dunes Casino, just twenty five minutes south of Saskatoon. Following the Graham Slam portion of event week on Monday, June 20th, the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open will begin with the Official Pro-Am on Tuesday, June 21st, where participating teams will play alongside a Mackenzie Tour professional over 18 holes of premier golf. Tournament action will then commence with the first round of competitive play on Thursday, June 23rd, showcasing 156 international golfers, and will conclude on Sunday, June 26th with the 2016 Champion being crowned. “This initiative is a strategic fit for SportBox because of the company’s presence in Saskatchewan, relationship and collaboration with Graham, and him having roots in the province and being embedded in the community,” said David Dube, Chairman of SportBox Entertainment Group – DeLaet’s agency. With the event taking place in his home province of Saskatchewan, and DeLaet being an alumnus of the Mackenzie Tour, it was a natural fit for him to get involved and everyone is looking forward to seeing the event grow in popularity.
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This year will mark a new step in the tournament’s journey. Working closely with several key stakeholders on the Saskatchewan business and community fronts, DeLaet’s partners and his team at SportBox, the event will be able to build greater awareness in order to support the Graham
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The Training Academy is a major tourist attraction for the province, where visitors can tour the grounds and museum, take in official ceremonies and even meet some of the officers. | Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker photo
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The cold wind is gone and the sun is out, it’s time to find that authentic local experience! This is truly a great time to visit Regina with tons of events and attractions’ programming taking place.
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t Wascana Centre visitors can spend a day walking around the lake and having a picnic on the grass at the foot of the historic legislative building, or hit the water in a rented canoe or SUP board as you take in the se-
rene landscape. A particularly awesome time to visit is July 1 when the crowds come out to celebrate Canada’s birthday. If you want to spend some time indoors, tons of attractions can also be seen throughout the Centre like the Royal Saskatchewan Museum or Saskatchewan Science Centre.
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On the west side of the city, dive head first into history at the RCMP Heritage Centre, located right beside the RCMP Depot; Canada’s training grounds. Here visitors can receive guided tours of the Heritage Centre’s galleries and from July 1 to Aug. 9 experience one of Tourism Canada’s signature experiences, The Sunset Ceremony. For those who wish to get a bit of the downtown experience, hit up the Regina Farmer’s Market, which moves to its outdoor location May 7 until Oct. 8 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Here, you can embrace the local products while you hit up one of the many food trucks that scatter the area at lunch. This is also a good time to grab a pint on the patio at one of the nearby pubs or new restaurants and hang with the locals. continued on page 10 ››
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›› continued from page 9 For visitors who want to check out downtown’s nightlife, get some delicious food and entertainment at the Market under the Stars. If you’re around for a few days don’t forget to explore the area around Regina. With so much picturesque landscape, there is a lot to see and do that is worth a trip out of the city. Just 25 minutes outside of Regina, is Lumsden. This scenic route will remind you that although we are an urban city, we are nestled in the most beautiful prairie landscape. Continue on your travels to Over the Hill Orchards, home of the Prairie Cherries, and discover how the Kreutzer family is growing some of the best fruit in Saskatchewan. Finish your tour with a coffee and gluten-free Prairie Cherry pie. Don’t want the Prairie train to end? Take part in a tasting and tour at Last Mountain Distillery, Saskatchewan’s first micro distillery. Last Mountain produces high-quality, handcrafted spirits, including Canada’s only naturally infused dill pickle vodka and Prairie Cherry whiskey using over the hill orchards cherries. Still want a little time out of the city? Head to Regina Beach, located 45 minutes from the city centre. Start the day off right by finding your perfect spot on the beach to set up your blanket and umbrella. Enjoy complete relaxation while you lay in the sun with your feet in the warm sand. Swimming, boating and fishing are some of the favourite activities to do while spending time at Regina Beach (Local tip: Hit up Blue Bird Café for some fish and chips! You won’t regret it.) Big into events? Regina plays host to
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ABOVE & MIDDLE: Boating and sunbathing at Regina Beach. BOTTOM: Crowds at the Regina Folk Festival | TOURISM SASKATCHEWAN Photos
some of the best. Check out the Farm Progress Show in June, which focuses on
dryland farm technology and draws in 700 vendors and almost 40,000 attendees. If you want to feed your artist’s soul, grab some tickets to the Regina Folk Festival in August and hear some of the best local and international music around. For some more action in August, hit up the Queen City Ex for rocking music and rides that are geared towards all levels; from the adrenaline junkie to junior rider. Also happening this year in May is Saskatchewan Fashion Week. Catch the latest trends in fashion from some of the up and coming talent in province as they converge in Regina. Or tantalize your taste buds with foods of all types and backgrounds at Mosaic Festival of Cultures held at the beginning of June. This event is three days long and celebrates Regina’s diverse multicultural communities. This year is the 49th and proves it’s something people want again and again. No trip is complete without seeing some football! Feel like a part of the team when you take in a Saskatchewan Roughriders
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Roughrider fans, Mosaic Stadium | Greg Huszar Photo
game! Be the thirteenth man at one of the last games at Mosaic Stadium. Rider fans are truly some of the best, cheering loud enough to vibrate the stadium, and embracing the comradery of all of those in high-fiving reach. This experience is one you don’t want to miss, no matter where you’re from. Visit Tourismregina.com for more information on these and many other exciting things to see and do in Regina. Remember to tag your photos with #SeeYQR so others can share in the Regina experience!
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NATIONAL PARKS Looking for a new and unique way to experience Saskatchewan? Feel the prairie wind on your face as you explore ancient grasslands with cowboys in the south to historic forts and homesteads, then northward into pocket meadows surrounded by aspen forest where wild plains bison roam. 12
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Connecting with nature on a canoe ride in Prince Albert National Park | TOURISM SASKATCHEWAN / Greg Huszar Photo
ABOVE: Summer fun in the water at Waskesiu | TOURISM SASKATCHEWAN / Greg Huszar Photo
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esting along the southern border of the province, Grasslands National Park offers unique experiences within the spectacular, undulating native prairie and badlands. The park’s east and west blocks each provide truly breathtaking opportunities for exploration. Listen. Do you hear that? Neither do we. Here you will experience the silent echoes of a bygone era, far away from highways and noise, and at night the stars blaze in one of the darkest and best astronomy observing Dark Sky Preserves in Canada – you will feel you can reach up and touch them! You can have all this serenity and plenty of activities and camping too – from guided programs, events, front country campsites and tipi camping,
to backpacking and pitching a tent on the open prairie. The East Block features the Saskatchewan Badlands – if prehistoric, windscoured rock formations, dinosaur fossils and quicksand pique your interest, then stop in at the Visitor Centre at the Rock Creek Campground and ask enthusiastic Parks Canada visitor services staff for tips on guided experiences, events and hiking. Or, ride a horse drawn wagon on Saturdays in July and August. The West Block of the park is home to unique wildlife not found anywhere else in the province – black-tailed prairie dogs, rattlesnakes and short-horned lizards can be seen when hiking the trails or you can glimpse plains bison grazing in their natural habitat.
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Besides a range of guided hikes and walks, or taking in weekend activities all summer long at the Frenchman Valley Campground, there is a new way to explore this amazing landscape: via horseback (also a very old way to get around in this country!). Come out for sunset horseback rides Saturdays in July and August, or for the more adventurous, try the new Cattle Trails and Cowboy Tales experience – where participants spend two days and two nights in the saddle riding the range, eating cowboy chow, hearing stories about the old days of wrangling and rustling, seeing amazing wildlife and viewing the remnants of 100-year-old homesteads, tipi rings and fossils. continued on page 14 ››
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›› continued from page 13 If you prefer your own two feet, then check out one of the many hiking trails in the park, including the brand new Eagle Butte Trail with rare wildflowers, intriguing geology and rare views. Or if you are looking for more of a challenge, then the 70-mile Butte Trail is for you, where you can conquer one of the highest points in the park. West of the park lie the beautiful Cypress Hills where you can discover one of the earliest North West Mounted Police posts, Fort Walsh National Historic Site. Step back in time to the 1870s and see firsthand what life was like in a police fort in the lawless time of rotgut whiskey runners. Imagine the scarlet serge-clad North West Mounted Police (the forerunners of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) marching on parade, hear Métis stories handed down
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through generations and test your bartering skills at the trading post and Métis cabins. And new for 2016, don’t miss the Wild West Family Fest July 9th. East of Regina, take a road trip to get close and connect with farm animals and discover prairie life from a century ago at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. Early Saskatchewan settler W.R. Motherwell became a community leader whose passion for discovering new and improved methods of farming took him all the way to Parliament as Minister of Agriculture. Come visit and live a day in the life of a prairie farmer in the 1900s on W.R. Motherwell’s historic homestead, Lanark Place. North and west of Saskatoon, explore two additional national historic sites: Fort Battleford and Batoche. Each shares a different chapter of the events surrounding
the 1885 Northwest Resistance and the lasting consequences on the Métis, the First Nations and settlers. Fort Battleford National Historic Site’s Fort Fest returns this summer on July 9th and 2016 will also mark the return of the Louis Riel Relay Days, which will be taking place on the meandering South Saskatchewan River and historic, scenic grounds of Batoche National Historic Site August 20th & 21st. From Batoche, travel north and discover Prince Albert National Park’s wild West Side. While this park is famous for boreal forest, clear lakes and sandy beaches around the community of Waskesiu, true prairie aficionados know that the West Side is equally stunning. Crossing the Sturgeon River as you enter the park provides a sneak peak to the unique geography you’ll find. Leave your
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TOP LEFT: Experience history first hand at the Fort Battleford National Historic Site | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
TOP MIDDLE: Fort Walsh National Historic Site, South West Saskatchewan | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
RIGHT: Batoche National Historic Site | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
BOTTOM LEFT: Grasslands National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Robert Postma Photo
BOTTOM MIDDLE: Chuckwagon racing at the Back to Batoche Festival | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
cares and concerns parked in the car or horse trailer as you venture off to explore several points along the 11-kilometre Valleyview Trail. Have your birding checklist ready. Nearly 80 species of migratory birds will accompany you in song as you wind through the forest and pockets of rare grasslands. Look for dirt wallows made by plains bison rolling on the ground and wildflowers that dot the landscape in early summer. As well as free-ranging bison, moose, elk, black bear, beaver and deer also frequent the West Side, while scorched tree stumps tell the story of how this ecosystem is dependent on fire to maintain a healthy mosaic of pine, aspen and grasslands that wildlife rely on. Under a canopy of trembling aspen that meanders out on to the valley ridge and back again, travel along the 7.8-kilometre
Woodland Loop. It is perfect for a mountain biking excursion while the full 11-kilometre-hike to Jonassons Flats is ideal for hikers looking to backcountry camp. At the end of your day’s adventure, set out your sleeping bag and gaze up in wonder at the night sky while listening for wolves as the wind carries their howling through the trees and long feathery grasses to your campsite. Outfitters in the area can be hired to guide your group, providing camping accommodation and cowboy cooking straight off the tailgate of a horsedrawn wagon. After a sunrise breakfast, return 11 km via the connector path leading to the West Side Boundary Trail that finishes at the parking lot. If you only have the day to visit the West Side, pack a hearty lunch and, from the Val-
leyview trailhead, walk, stroll or wheel your way along the accessible 200-metre Valleyview Lookout Trail to the picnic site where you can view an iconic valley. It’s a feast for the soul. After lunch, continue on the more rugged trail another 2.8 km to Stoney Plain Meadows for an even more stunning vista. This summer, familiarize (or reacquaint) yourself with Saskatchewan’s protected national historic sites and parks. Revisit the moments and places that make this province unique while making memories to last a life time. For more information on Parks Canada’s heritage places, including special events and festivals throughout the summer, visit: parkscanada.gc.ca/sk Follow us on Twitter: @ParksCanada_SK Share with us on Facebook: facebook.com/ grasslandsNP or facebook.com/saskNHS
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Choose tree-lined lake valleys, summer festivals under the never ending skies and history from pioneers to the age of dinosaurs. Southern Saskatchewan and its range of landscapes, attractions and celebrations promise a memorable visit.
ABOVE: Step back in time and enjoy the journey through the immersive experience of the Moose Jaw Tunnels
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ac the Moose stands proud at three storeys high from his post outside the Moose Jaw Visitor Centre. He is joined by a brightly painted Tutor Jet which honours the city’s association with 15 Wing and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Moose Jaw Trolley tours cover all the hot-spots in town and are a great way to get familiar with the city. After dark, the Ghost Tours & Tales of Murder tell of ghosts and untimely deaths of the city. Head underground with the award-winning Tunnels of Moose Jaw to meet Al Capone and his gang in The Chicago Connection or see what life was like for early Chinese immigrants in The Passage to Fortune. Deer Ridge is an 18-hole grass greens course that meanders along the Moose River Valley. This well-treed course is a challenge for all levels
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OPPOSITE: Hiking at 70 Mile Butte, Grasslands National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
RIGHT: SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival, Swift Current | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
with water in play and target-sized greens. Wakamow Valley is an urban park along the Moose Jaw River featuring more than 20 km of trails. There are seven different park areas are located throughout the valley, many with playgrounds, barbecues and washrooms. Ask about canoe and kayak rentals. The River Park Campground is one of province’s oldest campgrounds and has 60 sites ranging from basic tenting to full service. The Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is a quick drive from Moose Jaw and offers a full roster of summertime activities. The Elmview Pool hosts swimming lessons and public swimming, and the sandy beaches at Elmview and Maple Vale day use areas are popular spots for playing and swimming. Anglers have good luck with walleye, pike and perch, while the barrier-free trout pond is a great place to fish from shore. Whitetail deer, mountain bluebirds and red-tailed hawks can be spotted from the interpretive trails at the Nicolle Flats Natural Area. The Dyke Trail / Trans Canada Trail encompasses the marsh and serves to regulate water levels of the Qu’Appelle River. The Valley Interpretive Trail leads to one of the richest areas in the valley, where the Moose Jaw and Qu’Appelle Rivers meet. These fertile floodplains are home to western painted turtles, white-tailed deer, raccoons, muskrat, beaver and great blue herons. There are 30km of well-marked mountain biking trails that range from family friendly rides to technical trails with lots of chances to test your skills. The local mountain biking clubs partner with the park to develop and maintain the network, and the trails have played host to many national and provincial races, including the Canada Cup. Back in the city, the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa has Canada’s largest therapeutic geo-thermal waters. Rest and rejuvenate with a spa treatment or soak in the healing waters. The highly-acclaimed Yvette Moore Gallery is located in Moose Jaw’s historical downtown in the restored 1910 Land Titles Building. From Moose Jaw, The Qu’Appelle Riv-
er leads to find the Calling Lakes near Fort Qu’Appelle. Visit one of the two provincial parks and shoot a round of golf at one of the 9-hole courses. Katepwa, Mission, Echo and Pasqua Lakes offer wonderful summertime recreation like swimming, fishing and boating. Both the Standing Buffalo Powwow near Fort Qu’Appelle and the White Bear Powwow near Carlyle give visitors an authentic glimpse at the traditions of First Nations culture. Just minutes away from the Qu’Appelle Valley is the Motherwell Homestead. Reserve a spot in the Little Red Hen program where kids pull on a cap or bonnet and learn how hired hands of the 20th century lived. From carefully collecting eggs to grinding wheat, the children learn what fun homestead life could be! The Stueck Nature Walk trail is a 1.5km walk to a beautiful waterfowl wetland with a rest area and observation platform. The endless prairie skies come alive during the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival at Swift Current. This long-running festival attracts celebrity kite fliers from all over the world. Create your own kite at a workshop or visit the store for both single and dual line kites. The Children’s Tent has balloon sculpting, bubble station, face painting, the bale maze and more. Admission to this wonderful family event is free and includes a passport for collecting signatures of the festival flyers. After dark, gather under the big top for the The Long Day’s Night Music
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Festival which features talent from folk to Celtic, blues to rock. Follow the Chinook Parkway, a 20km long trail along the creek that passes by many city attractions and green spaces. Keep an eye out for wildlife and take advantage of the spray pads on a hot day. Walk, bike or roll - the Chinook Parkway is wheelchair accessible. While in town, reserve a spot on the Prairie Tea Run, a horse and buggy ride along the creek ending at Doc’s Town for homemade pie at the Tea House. At the replica prairie village you can relive school days, visit the blacksmith shop, telephone exchange and many other village buildings. The Frontier Days Regional Fair and Rodeo is an old time country fare where you can test your luck on the midway, take in entertainment at the main stage and the CCA Rodeo. In the town of Eastend, the Steambank Golf Club awaits. Cross the suspension bridge to play this challenging course where the Frenchman River comes into play on four different holes. The Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area is a natural treasure of rare untouched grasslands. The interpretive centre is open weekends from mid-May to September. The T.rex Discover Centre is carved into the Frenchman River Valley and features Scotty, the 65-million-year old T.rex. continued on page 18 ››
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LEFT: Exploring in the Great Sand Hills of Southern Saskatchewan | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo MIDDLE: Get up-close and personal with Scotty at the T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo RIGHT: Zip Lining at Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
›› continued from page 17 Enjoy tours, viewing galleries, educational area with handson kids’ programming and a theatre that screens the short film ‘Dinosaur Hunters.’ See full-size models of prehistoric animals and the environment that would have been in Saskatchewan 60 million years ago. The high plateau of forest and unmistakable scent of pine beckons from the Cypress Hills. You’ll find a great variety of birds and wildlife like deer, moose and elk. Accommodations include campgrounds, cabins and year-round resort lodges. Join the largest gathering of stargazers in Canada at the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party, part of the Dark Sky Preserve at Cypress. Soar on a zipline high above the forest floor with Cypress Hills Eco-Adventurers. Test your strength and agility on the three-storey tall climbing wall, take the plunge from the Treetop Drop or test your strength on the slacklines. The Treetop Adventure Park is a playground like you’ve never seen before. Complete a quick precourse training session on climbing and self-belaying, then go free on the elevated playground where you can cross a suspended cargo net, navigate swinging logs and conquer wobbly bridges. Unwind after your day of thrills and adventure at the Cypress Hills Winery. Enjoy a bistro lunch on the beautiful patio overlooking the wild grasses and streams before wandering through the vineyards or viewing the wine-making area. In the town of Maple Creek the Star Cafe & Grill serves from its heritage building on the historic main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Commercial Hotel has been a mainstay in the community since 1885 and has been beautifully restored. Stop in the western bar or enjoy a meal in the dining room. The Rockin’ Horse Cookhouse & Bar serves up mouth-watering dishes prepared from scratch and the hospitality is second to none. See Canada’s only black-tailed prairie dog and black-footed ferrets in their natural habitat at the magnificent Grasslands National Park. With ancient tipi rings and dozens of species of grass and wildflowers, the Grasslands play an important role in
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the preservation of heritage and this rare ecosystem. Stop in at Val Marie for information on hikes and wilderness camping. The Great Sand Hills in Leader reach from 15 to 35 metres high, making for a great summertime playground. These active desert-like sand dunes support mule deer, antelope and a variety of grasses and fauna. Ask at the Great Sandhills Museum in Sceptre for directions and information about landowner’s permission to visit dunes. Listen for ancient echoes at the fascinating sandstone outcrops of Roche Percee. Located in the southeast near the city of Estevan, these rock formations have been eroded into caves and unusual rock formations. The rock was once nearly covered with precontact carvings of geometric, animal and human drawings, but with age and wear there are few left. This rustic site commemorates a North West Mounted Police camp during their westward march of 1874. The beautiful lake-lined valleys and the towering outcroppings alike tell the stories of ancient history. Southern Saskatchewan will awaken your senses and bring new experiences to any adventurous traveller.
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• 56 fully serviced campsites, 30 & 50 amp hook-ups, unlimited non-electrical. • Clean, modern washrooms and showers. • Wireless Internet access available. • Peaceful and relaxed prairie setting. Friendly service. • Tourist information, sale of crafts and souvenirs, locally grown and made saskatoon pie and coffee. • World’s largest Northwest Mounted Police statue. • Redvers has all the amenities of a larger centre. Swimming pool, 9 hole grass greens golf course and other recreational facilities within walking distance.
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The Battlefords The Battlefords, nestled along the scenic North Saskatchewan River, is an exciting place to visit for summer 2016. With much to do, many attractions and amenities, this bustling Saskatchewan tourist destination truly does have everything under the sun.
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f you are looking for outdoor adventure, the Battlefords has a lot to offerwhether it is soaring through the sky on one of Canada`s longest ziplines, golfing on some of the top-rated golf courses in the province, soaking up rays on Jackfish Lake, hiking or biking in the Battlefords River Valley, travelling back through time at one of the community`s many museums, or experiencing world class art at the Allen Sapp Gallery. In its third year running, the NB International Street Performer Festival is still a first of its kind for the province. Held over three days (this summer July 29 – 31), the event brings performers from around the world to downtown North Battleford for a weekend spectacle of world class entertainment, food, and art. The Festival is free of charge and takes place over a span of almost two blocks in the city’s downtown core. The Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival is held annually in the Battlefords. Hosted at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford on July 15 – 17, the event incorporates a wide array of visually stunning booths and displays. In its 43rd year and continuing to flourish, this longest running craft market offers jewelry, pottery, clothing, visual arts, turned wood, stained and fused glass, sculpture in metal, stone and glass, and continued on page 22 ››
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›› continued from page 21 much more. The 129th annual Northwest Territorial Days is a major event for the Battlefords. It features a midway provided by West Coast Amusements, grandstand activities with a featured destruction derby and fireworks, and all the exhibition items and activities you would expect from a four day carnival experience. This year’s Northwest Territorial Days will take place on August 16 – 19. Included in the festivities is the 129th Annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade, held on August 15, which takes place along a parade route through the heart of North Battleford. On July 5-7 the Battlefords will be the host of the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association 55+ Provincial Games. Incorporating all Sports and Culture districts
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from across the province, competitors in these games will have the opportunity to advance to nationals in Brampton, Ontario in August. The three day event will include events such as golf, bowling, contract bridge, cribbage, pickle ball, Kaiser, poetry and short story writing, swimming, Scrabble, bocce, whist, bank shuffleboard, 8 ball, slo pitch, track and field and tennis. Western Development Museum will host its annual Those Were the Days summer festival on August 6-7. This major event features live threshing demonstrations, chili cook off, barbeque show down, parade of power, and much more. Held along the streets of the WDM’s life size simulation town called the Heritage Village, this event is a spectacle and exciting tourist attraction for children and adults alike. There is an abundance of food and delights for travellers to make a full day of this annual event.
Get ready for a fun-filled family day featuring bouncy castles, a bungee pull, old fashioned games and much more. Want to know what life was like back in the 1880’s? From the ring of the blacksmith’s hammer to the alluring aromas of the Victorian officer’s kitchen, including the power and roar of black powder cannon and rifle demonstrations, Fort Fest 2016 is a must attend event for Saskatchewan tourists. Held at the Fort Battleford National Historic Site in the Town of Battleford, this annual major event takes place on July 16 and is a great summer tradition. For more information on the Battlefords and major events offered for tourists please visit Destination Battlefords online at www.battlefords.ca, phone toll free at 1-800-243-0394, direct message on twitter to @battlefords, or message the Destination Battlefords Facebook Page.
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OPPOSITE: Frisbee Golf at the Fort Battleford National Historic Site | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
TOP: The North Battlefored International Street Festival | DESTINATION BATTLEFORDS Photo
LEFT: In the North Battlefored Sculpture Garden | AMy williams Photo RIGHT: Sunset in the Battlefords Provincial Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Paul Austring Photo
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Métis Fiddlers at the Batoche National Historic Site | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
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Awaken your adventurous side on a zipline, shoot a round of golf on a championship course, take in the beautiful river valley views or become a Parks Canada Xplorer. Read on for the great variety of experiences waiting in the rolling parklands of Central Saskatchewan.
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he annual Back to Batoche Days celebrates the culture borne of the fur trade. Take in traditional jigging and fiddling contests, chuckwagon races and watch for the colourful sashes of the traditional Métis garb. One of many Trails of 1885 sites, Batoche marks the turbulent times of the fur trade and the North West Mounted Police’s historic march west. See www.trailsof1885.com for the full story. During your visit to Batoche, step back in time to pump water, push a Red River cart and use a wash board just like Métis families would have done 100 years ago. Try the traditional fare of bannock from the concession, and sign the kids up to be-
come Xplorers and earn a Parks Canada souvenir dog tag. Parks Canada staff will be in authentic costume waiting to share their stories of the events that changed history here. Climb aboard the new Batoche Shuttle for a ride to the East Village and where Louis Riel’s provisional government of Saskatchewan was headquartered. Enjoy the scenic views of the rolling prairies and aspen forest while riding to the former village and by the banks of the river. The shuttle is an open air and wheelchair accessible bus that gives visitors with limited mobility a chance to experience the site. Visit an original Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post at the Fort Carlton Provincial Park. The post operated between 1810
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and 1885 and shows the rugged days from before Canada was a country. Tour the reconstructed palisade, fur and provisions store and tipi encampment. Just outside the fort is the North Saskatchewan River and the original Carlton Trail, where you can still see ruts left by Red River carts. The Fort Battleford National Historic Site also hosts the kids’ Xplorers program, geocaching and a green-powered visitor centre. Tour original buildings and reconstructed stockades and bastions, interpretive display in the barracks and learn of the siege of Battleford. Watch for special events like ghost walks, day camps and discovery booklets. continued on page 26 ››
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›› continued from page 25 The growth and change of the times came to a head during the 1885 North West Resistance, and this series of Trails of 1885 sites preserve the stories and culture of the times. Try your luck at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford where games include blackjack, roulette and Texas Hold-Em. Take a break at the gaming floor bar or visit the restaurant and lounge. Guest rooms feature family, jacuzzi or extended-stay suites and a spectacular penthouse suite for those special occasions. Pack your bathing suits for a trip to the aquatic centre in the Credit Union Complex. It is fun for all ages with waves, waterslides and a lazy river and
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zero-depth entry for the little ones. Just north of town is the Blue Mountain Outdoor Adventure Centre, where nature and adventure meet. Keep an eye out for wandering mule deer, rabbits or even great horned owls over the sprawling tract of rolling hills. Visitors who are looking for a faster pace can take on the 500 metre zip-line over the prairie valley, the three-storey high climbing wall, get in on a game of paint ball or ask about canoe and paddleboat rentals. The log chalet is wheelchair accessible and includes a kitchen and modern bathrooms. Cabin and camping accommodations are available. North Battleford Golf and Country
Club is one of the provinces most scenic and challenging courses. The course boasts manicured greens, three tee boxes and measures more than 6,600 yards from the back tee. Take in one of Saskatchewan’s finest views along the glacier-carved Battlefords River Valley. It follows the North Saskatchewan Rive and features King Hill Lookout, the Battleford Wildlife Federation Interpretive Centre and Finlayson Island which is a popular hiking destination reached by arched bridges. A visit to the Hudson Bay area is a must if your perfect summer vacation includes a fresh fish dinner. The town is surrounded by lakes, rivers and stocked ponds. Fish
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LEFT: Chuckwagon racing at the Back To Batoche Festival | Tourism Saskatchewan / Paul Austring Photo ABOVE: Get a new perspective among the trees in the Nipawin & District Regional Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo
a nearby river like Fir or Armit for brook trout, or try one of many lakes for walleye, perch and northern pike. Just east of town is a stocked trout pond. Don’t leave town without checking out the Al Mazur Heritage Park’s wonderful depiction of a 1909 village. The Tea House is a nod to the charm of pioneer tea time and has a collection of 1,500 matching cups and saucers - one of Canada’s biggest. See the early letter press in the print shop, take the kids to the CN Station for a train ride around the park and stop by the many other village shops. Thought it’s most famous for a world-record ice fishing catch, Tobin Lake is also
an outstanding fishing lake all year. Access the water from the Nipawin Regional Park and cast your line for walleye and northern pike. The Nipawin Great Northern Pike Festival runs from June to September and attracts anglers from across North America. The Saskatchewan Premier Walleye Cup is held on the river section of the lake and features an impressive prize purse and scenery to match. The Fish for Freedom Ladies Tournament is a provincial favourite that benefits women’s health and local charities. Golfers will want to take in the Evergreen Golf Course where finely manicured greens and rolling hills make this a pleasant
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yet challenging round of golf. The area has a full selection of places to stay from cabins to campgrounds and houseboats to resorts. Before you leave the Nipawin area, a look at the Nipawin & District Living Forestry Museum is in order. A steam-powered mill produces lumber and lathe work and displays include the CPR station, church, school house and trapper’s cabin on the 14acre site by the river. Take the iconic Nipawin Bridge across the Saskatchewan River. Built in 1928, the crooked old bridge spanned the Saskatchewan River gorge and opened trade and settlement. continued on page 28 ››
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ABOVE: Hands on history at the Nipawin & District Living Forestry Museum | Tourism Saskatchewan / Rob Weitzel Graphic Productions
LEFT: Guided tours bring to life the old fur trading post of Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Paul Austring Photo
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newcomer. The massive bunnock is a tribute to the ancient game of the same name, and it also doubles as the area tourism booth. The annual Macklin World Bunnock Championship Challenge attracts more than 300 teams and many more spectators. This little-known German/Russian game is a traditional competition where ankle bones are thrown. The weekend celebrations include a street dance, craft shows and kids’ events like carnival and rides, pony rides, magic show, bouncy houses and face painting.
The Macklin Lake Regional Park is just minutes south of town and has a golf course, beach, playground, shower and change house and five official-sized ball diamonds. In town, the historical bells of St. Anthony’s church are a must-see. In 1914, these three bells were produced at the Bell Foundry of Fritz Hamm in Augsburg, Germany. They weigh in at an impressive 544 kilograms (2,000 pounds). Community celebrations, room to fish and hike, rustic country and city breaks await in beautiful Central Saskatchewan.
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LeRoy Leisureland LOCATED 5 min. West of LeRoy off Hwy. #6 10 min. South of St. Gregor off Hwy. #5, 10 min. North of Esk off Hwy. #16 Stately poplars and pines along a meandering creek make this 9 hole grass greens golf course a must-see! Please come and visit us We know you’ll enjoy it!
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You want to experience the Trans Canada Trail, but a dusty pathway on a hot summer day is not top of mind. Why not get out of your comfort zone and try a piece of the 100 km section of the TCT Trail on the South Saskatchewan River. Paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks are available to rent at the Pavilion on Gardiner Dam. For more information and updates, visit us on the web at
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• Stocked Trout Pond • Serviced & Unserviced Sites • Pull Through Washroom & RV Sites • Shower Facilities • RV Septic Dump • Concession • Reasonable Rates • Picnic & BBQ Areas • Relaxed & Quiet • Open Field Area, Pet Environment Friendly • Children’s Playground • Free Wifi Is a fully serviced, well treed modern campground located between Highway 40 and Highway 16 just behind the Western Development Museum. David Laird Campground C/O CMHA Battlefords Branch 1011 103rd St. North Battleford, SK S9A 1K3 Phone: 306-445-3552 or 306-446-7177
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Northern Lights Palace Wave Pool, 100’ Water Slide, Sauna & Hot Tub and Arena Kerry Vickar Centre Performance Arts Theatre and Convention Centre Spruce Haven Park Ball Park, Tourism Info Centre, Mini Golf, Day Park and Centennial Walking Trails Melfort Golf & Country Club Challenging 18 hole Grass Green Course Melfort & District Museum Heritage Pioneer Village Melfort Campground Fully Treed Serviced Campsites Nearby Regional Parks Wapiti Ski Hill, Codette, Kipabiskau, Struthers and St. Brieux Lakes. Calendar of Events May - Old Time Family Dance - Walk A Mile June - Show and Shine - Grand Fondo Bike Rally July - Canada Day - Melfort Ag. Exhibition - Museum Summer Camp Sept - Multi K Marathon Oct. - Culture Days Nov. - Light Up Melfort Dec. -Museum “Celebration of Christmas”
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Nestled in the heart of Nipawin, the spectacular 18-hole Evergreen Golf Course offers players of all abilities a memorable day of golfing on some of the finest greens in the country. From the very first tee – a long and narrow 600 yard hole – you’ll realize that you’re in for something special. Each hole offers its own unique challenges and pleasures, from gentle hills, to silica hazards, to the ever-present forest.
NIPAWIN & DISTRICT REGIONAL PARK
Located in northeast Saskatchewan on the banks of the scenic river section of Tobin Lake, the Nipawin & District Regional Park boasts not only some of the best walleye fishing in North America, but also a wide range of services and facilities that are sure to please every member of the family.
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Saskatoon Local Treasures, Openly Shared
Whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or prefer an urban adventure exploring characterful neighbourhoods, Saskatoon offers year-round unique experiences for every type of traveller | By Aviva Kohen
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OPPOSITE: Saskatoon riverfront as seen from the Broadway Bridge | tourism saskatoon photo TOP: The annual Fireworks Festival is a popular summer attraction | tourism saskatoon photo RIGHT: There’s always something new to try at the Farmer’s Market in Riversdale | tourism saskatoon photo
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riven by a youthful energy – the city has the lowest median age in all of Canada – just one visit to Saskatoon will leave you wanting to come back for more. Learn about the city’s roots by exploring the 6000 year old history at the gathering place of the indigenous peoples of the Northern Plains at Wanuskewin Heritage Park just 15 minutes from the city centre. Hear their stories as you wander the indoor and outdoor exhibits and trails, and see how their culture evolved as they lived off the land. Your heart will pound to the beat of the drums and your spirit will be lifted by the dancing. There is even the opportunity to camp overnight in a tipi and bake bannock over an open fire. Step back in time at the Western Development Museum, named by Trip Advisor as the top attraction in Saskatchewan. A walk through Boomtown, an indoor replica of
buildings as they would have existed in 1910 in the Prairies, will show what life would have been like in Saskatoon in days gone by. Saskatoon’s natural history is equally as intriguing. This is a city on the edge of nature. Spanned by seven bridges, the scenic South Saskatchewan River flows right through it. Explore the 80km of Meewasin River Valley Trails that run alongside the river by biking, walking or jogging, and include a stop at the free outdoor gym by River Landing for a workout with a view. Along the banks of the river valley, discover how alive the prairies are with pelicans, gulls, geese and other migratory birds, while exploring the urban parkland. Venture onto the water by canoe, kayak or paddleboard, or relax on the Prairie Lily riverboat cruise, where the captain and crew will entertain with tales of the river and valley area. In an area just west of the river is Riversdale, a historic neighbourhood that has
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recently been revitalized and is now full of unique local shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and some of the best people-watching in town. The Saskatoon Farmer’s Market has found a permanent home in Riversdale, and is often bustling with local farmers, vendors and buskers that give a taste of what Saskatoon’s excellent food, craft and arts scene has to offer. For those still hungry, there are many popular places to fill your belly or whet your whistle in Saskatoon. For fine dining, Ayden Kitchen & Bar, centrally located in downtown Saskatoon by Canada’s Top Chef season one winner Dale Mackay, serves delicious homegrown ingredients from their globally-inspired menu. His new restaurant Little Grouse (on the Prairie), that opened in February, has been met with rave reviews as well. continued on page 36 ››
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scene, with festivals and events all year long. Summer kicks off officially in Saskatoon when the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival cranks up the music around town late June. This year will be the 30th anniversary of the festival, the second largest of its kind in Western Canada. Thousands of fans groove and sing along each year at the Delta Bessborough Gardens Mainstage to jazz, blues, funk, pop and world music by world-class artists. The annual PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival has taken over Broadway every August since 1989, bringing theatre to the streets. Vendors, buskers and actors entertain audiences of all ages for this highly-anticipated week-long festival. The fall season brings the arts to the streets of Saskatoon. The Riversdale neighbourhood hosts Nuit Blanche, a popular nighttime arts festival all along 20th Street every September, and will have you wanting
to stay up well past bedtime. There is no shortage of venues in Saskatoon to check out the variety of events all year long. Village Guitar & Amp, Amigos and The Capitol, are all great places to take in the lively local music scene. Founded in 1974, the Persephone Theatre has become one of the largest arts theatres in Canada, hosting events and theatre productions year-round. Coming soon to Saskatoon early in 2017, is the highly-anticipated Remai Modern Gallery, which will showcase local and regional modern artists, as well as will be home to the world’s largest Picasso linocut collection, sure to attract art enthusiasts from around the world for a visit to Saskatoon. From the young to the young at heart, there is so much to see and do in Saskatoon. Visit Saskatoon and experience the many local treasures this vibrant, growing city has to offer.
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OPPOSITE TOP LEFT: Fine dining in a casual environment from one of Canada’s top chefs, Dale MacKay at Ayden Kitchen and Bar | tourism saskatoon photo
OPPOSITE LEFT & RIGHT: Saskatoon’s popular River Landing | tourism saskatoon photo
TOP LEFT: The Pion-Era experience at The Western Development Museum | tourism saskatoon photo BOTTOM LEFT: The Nuit Blanche art festival in Riversdale | tourism saskatoon photo
ABOVE: There’s always lots to see and do at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park | tourism saskatoon photo
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Cody Ballard comes up short of the whistle on Cowtown’s Funky Stuff during the Champion’s Challenge at the Moosomin Rodeo. | LEWIS PHOTOs
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hey offer good, clean, family-friendly fun – and they’re coming to a location near you this summer! Saskatchewan’s rodeo circuit brings out the best competitors participating in seven major events for prize money and the chance to move on to the finals. Amazing displays of skill and talent keep audiences glued to the action and cheering on their favourite athlete. But it doesn’t stop there – rodeos are also known for the many activities happening outside the arena. Cabarets, beer gardens, parades, kids’ activities and trade shows all add to the fun. Here’s just a small sampling of what’s happening in our province this year.
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JULY 8-9: Moosomin Rodeo In 2016, the Moosomin Rodeo Grounds at Bradley Park will be the site of the fastpaced Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA)-approved rodeo, sanctioned by the Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association (MRCA). Now in its 23rd year, this event draws 300 competitors over the two-day event. Bobby Stevens, vice president of the Moosomin Rodeo Committee, says this year’s rodeo features all the major CCA events, including ladies barrel racing and junior barrel racing. You will also be wowed by the up-and-coming novice bull riding and junior steer riding competitors. Don’t miss seeing the Bucking Bull Futurity, which is happening after the parade. The Futurity is a competition for two year old bulls that compete against each other, bucking for four to six seconds, with a 25 pound dummy on their back. Stevens says this is the fifth year for this event at the rodeo, and he’s expecting about 30 bulls from Saskatchewan and Manitoba to participate in the Futurity. “It’s a great event,” says Stevens. “We are always striving to do different things to make it better.” For this year’s rodeo, organizers have incorporated junior steer riding
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and novice bull riding to get local kids involved and grow the sport. After watching the action on the rodeo grounds, people are invited to visit the beer gardens Friday night and the cabaret Saturday night. Extend the fun by setting up your tent at Moosomin Regional Park, located 14 km south of Moosomin. With picnic sites and a large sandy beach, it is the perfect vacation getaway. For more rodeo information: call Bobby Stevens at 306-861-7471.
JULY 20-22: Maple Creek Cowtown Pro-Rodeo For three days in July, Maple Creek becomes cowboy central, with rodeo stars from BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and places in the United States competing for cash prizes. “This is a real classy show,” explains “Slim” Needham, president of the Maple Creek Cowtown Pro-Rodeo Committee. It started out 15 years ago as part of the CCA route, and is now one of three pro rodeos held in Saskatchewan. Monies won here help contestants qualify for the Canadian Finals in Edmonton, and then on to the World’s. You will marvel at the skill of the participants as they compete in every major rodeo event – from saddle bronc riding to steer wrestling and bare back riding. Needham says this is a very
family-friendly event, “good clean entertainment,” with a full schedule of activities the younger crowd will enjoy such as mutton busting and wild pony night. This is also the site of the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA) finals for barrel racing. All the action will take place at the Maple Creek High Chaparral Arena. For more information: contact Slim Needham at 306-661-8184 or go to http://www.maplecreek.ca/virtual-visitors-centre/annual-festivals-events/maple-creek-cowtown-prorodeo.
July 23-24: Moose Mountain Pro Rodeo – Kennedy , SK Held at the Kennedy Rodeo Grounds, this year will mark the 84th annual edition of the Moose Mountain Pro Rodeo. This Canadian Pro Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned event draws huge crowds from all around Canada and the USA. And with good reason. As one of the four pro rodeos east of Alberta, the contestants are well-seasoned athletes, coming from the Calgary Stampede, Canadian Finals and Nations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tye Cancade, president of the Moose Mountain Pro Rodeo Association, says the rodeo has reached the 350 contestant mark
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DID YOU KNOW? The Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) was founded in 1963 with rodeos happening throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and the Western States. It has grown to be the largest semi-pro rodeo association in Canada, sanctioning over 60 rodeos. The Canadian Cowboys Association headquarters are located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Memberships are rising over 900, and the more than 50 events annually draw in over 20,000 spectators each year.
OPPOSITE: The mini wild pony race has become a very popular event at the Moosomin rodeo | LEWIS PHOTOs LEFT: Bull fighter Logan Kadlec steps around a bull | LEWIS PHOTOs
over two years. “These are people with great skills from Canada, the USA and as far away as New Zealand,” he says. They’ll be competing in all of the main rodeo events so be prepared for extreme excitement and action says Cancade. Hosting the rodeo for so many years has allowed new generations of local competitors to get their start in Kennedy. They can hone their skills in special novice classes in saddle bronc, bare back and junior steer riding for youth 17 to 21 years of age. A community favourite at the rodeo is the parade on Saturday. There’s also a trade show and a demolition derby scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. For more information: contact Tye Cancade at 306-736-7338. (Organizers are working on a new website for the event at http://www.moosemountainrodeo.com; it should be ready before the new rodeo season begins.)
OCTOBER 19-22: Canadian Finals Rodeo – Swift Current, SK The City of Swift Current, Canadian
Cowboys Association (CCA), and Swift Current Agricultural & Exhibition Association are partnering to present the 53rd Annual Canadian Finals Rodeo at the IPlex in Swift Current October 19-22, 2016. This is the first year of a five-year commitment to hold the finals in this city. According to Lenora Bells, event development coordinator with the Swift Current Ag & Ex Association, you can expect to see the best of the best on the CCA circuit at this event, as well as the top stock, to make this one of the largest rodeo events in Canada. Over four days, visitors will have the opportunity to see seven major events (saddle bronc, bareback, tie down roping, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing, team roping and bull riding) and two junior events (junior ladies barrel racing and junior bull riding). There will be 12 competitors in each event vying for top title in their perspective category. In addition to the traditional rodeo performances and competitions, visitors can take in the trade show (Octo-
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ber 19-21) with western themed products and commercial exhibits. On the Saturday night is the cabaret featuring toe-tapping live music. It’s family friendly entertainment that will thrill both young and old. And, it’s also a place where a new generation of rodeo stars will get their training. “There are a lot of rodeos that happen around our community – from Herbert, Maple Creek, Shaunavon, Kyle and Val Marie,” explains Bells. “We’re seeing a lot of new talent coming up the ranks. They’re going to be inspired by some of the rodeo heroes on the circuit.” Bells says they are looking for more volunteers to help them make this a world-class event, which was formerly part of Agribition in Regina. For more information or to volunteer: contact Lenora Bells at 306-773-2944 or go to www.swiftcurrentex. com or www.canadiancowboys.ca. Ticket prices have not yet been set, so check their website for more details.
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OPPOSITE: Fly fishing at Narrow Hills Provincial Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Paul Austring PHOTO ABOVE: Sunset in Prince Albert National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar PHOTO
derful addition to the area. The crew supports environmental eduction, sustainability and runs carbon-neutral operations. Their awards shelf is full; excellence in innovation, small business of the year and commitment to visitors, you name it and chances are they’ve won it. All in all, a nice fit Elk Ridge, which has been recognized by the Audubon Society for its care and management of the forest. Known for fine dining, a broad range of accommodations, excellence as an events venue, championship golf and endless selection of outdoor activities, Elk Ridge is a true vacation destination. The nearby Prince Albert National Park has nature activities too many to list and the charming townsite of Waskesiu. Stop at the Visitor Centre where park staff can help you choose the right activities, tell you about the latest events and mention any wildlife sightings. Ask for the Prince Albert National
Park Bird checklist and you can keep an eye out for the 243 bird species that have been recorded here. The park takes in aspen parkland, grassland, boreal forest and tamarack bogs. This range of habitat supports the wide variety of both flora and fauna. Take the kids to story time in the tipi or to play “Match the Poop” at the Nature Centre. The centre is housed in one of Waskesiu’s many historic buildings and features many hands-on exhibits and interpretive events. It is open from mid-May to September. With artifacts dating back to the park’s origins in 1928, the Waskesiu Heritage Museum displays and photographs are joined by the outdoor exhibits like the rail cart from the Kingsmere Portage. If you catch a rain day in Waskesiu, the Twin Pines Cinema features digital picture and runs daily matinees. Take a scenic driving tour in any weather to spot some wildlife. Narrows Road follows the south-
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ern shore of Waskesiu Lake and past many points of interest and picnic areas. Kingsmere passes through spruce forest along the northern shore of Waskesiu Lake. Lakeview Drive is commonly referred to as the Scenic Route and leads through the transition from boreal forest to aspen parkland. The Waskesiu Recreation Association hosts all ages recreation activities beginning each July. Jump in on a game of softball, bowling, beach volleyball or let the kids enjoy craft activities. The Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce & Recreation Association rents equipment for lawn bowling, basketball, disc golf, badminton and so many other sports. This park, like most of Northern Saskatchewan, is a paddlers paradise. With small creeks, winding rivers and large lakes, there are endless chances for canoeing. continued on page 46 ››
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›› continued from page 45 The Bagwa Canoe Route leads through a series of lakes that are connected by portages and takes seven to 10 hours, so it is often broken into two days. Canoe past nesting grounds of red-necked grebes and keep a watch out for common loons, white pelicans and bald eagles. Grey Owl’s cabin can be accessed by canoe, and the Bladebone Canoe Route is a multi-day trip with some challenging portages along the way. Ask at the Visitor Centre for detailed descriptions of these canoe routes. Fixed roof lodgings range from rustic cabins to four-star resorts. Camping options include wilderness camping, front-country sites and the oTENTiks in Beaver Glen Campground. These tent/ cabin hybrids have a raised floor and are warmed by propane heaters. They sleep six and have a dining space inside and an outdoor picnic table and firepit. A shared kitchen shelter, washroom with shower and drinking water are nearby.
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The Narrow Hills area, with dozens upon dozens of stocked lakes, is hands-down the best fly fishing around. Rainbow, cutthroat, brown, splake, tiger and brook trout are joined by northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. In the Narrow Hills Provincial Park are 25 lakes, and the surrounding area boasts another 30-plus lakes. Fishing is best done from the water in a belly boat, pontoon, canoe or kayak, as the forests extend to the shoreline in most spots. Family camping is found at Lower Fishing Lake. There are boat and canoe rentals, a grocery store and a beach. Cabins, motel rooms and a lodge with services is found at Upper Fishing Lake. Not only does this park offer some superb trout fishing, its natural beauty is unrivalled. Explore the Gem Lakes, the many hiking trails and scenic driving routes. Find some of the world’s best wilderness canoeing on the Churchill River system. This rugged, 1600 km stretch includes both Nistowiak Falls and Otter Rapids. Canoe
outfitters can guide you through this ultimate adventure, or self-guided canoeists are encouraged to register at a Ministry of Environment Office. Receive a Saskatchewan Voyageur Certificate as a keepsake of your canoe experience. Many parts of the Churchill River system require advanced canoeing skills, but the Otter Rapids are much more accessible. The scenery is incredible, the water is clear and the untouched wilderness the churning waters are must-see. Take your holiday photos from the bridge that spans the river. These rapids carry the entire volume of the Churchill River through a 0.5km chute. Devil Lake has camping or there are fixed-roof accommodations in Missinipe. The Big River area is a magnet for music lovers of all stripes. The Ness Creek Music Festival presents new local, national and international music with everything from blues to folk to funk. Along with music are the eco-village, children’s area, drum and dance circle and
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community kitchen. Also held at the Ness Creek festival site is the Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival, Backwards Ness, Country at the Creek and the Elysium Music & Arts Festival. Even when there isn’t an epic festival happening, the Nesslin Lake Campground is a popular spot. There is a corner store for supplies and canoe rentals, and staff can help arrange ecology walks, wildlife viewing and more. The Big River Regional Park has two campgrounds. Cowan Lake Campground is located at the end of Main Street and has lovely views of the water. The Community Centre Campground is the north side of town and features showers, laundry facilities, ball diamonds, horseshoe and sand pits. Find adventure, find solitude, find comfort in nature; the rugged beauty of Northern Saskatchewan with its clear water and abundant wildlife continues to inspire its visitors to be stewards of nature.
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OPPOSITE LEFT: Biking in Narrow Hills Provincial Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar PHOTO
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Coming Events MAY
Fort Qu'Appelle and District Farmers' Market
Fort Qu'Appelle
May 14
May 14
Indoor Spring Flea Market
Yorkton
May 15
The Saskatchewan MS Walk
Prince Albert/ Swift Current/ Yorkton
Scott Woods and His Band - Fiddling in the key of ...eh?
Humboldt
May 01 Jun 16
Briercrest Summer Stage
Caronport
May 01
The Saskatchewan MS Walk
Eastend/Regina/ Saskatoon
May 16
May 01
Walk so Kids Can Talk - Saskatoon
Saskatoon
May 16
May 01
Watrous & Area Adjudicated Art Show
Watrous
May 18
May 04 May 08 Moose Jaw Festival of Dance - Dance Inspirations
Moose Jaw
May 05 May 07 Prairie Artist Guild Spring Show and Sale 2016
Regina
May 05 Oct 06
Warman
Warman Farmers' Market
Sep 17
May 19
Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival
Moose Jaw
Scott Woods and His Band - Fiddling in the key of ...eh?
Lashburn
May 20
Museum Open House
Eastend
May 20 Sep 05
Grasslands National Park - A Walk in the Park
Grasslands National Park
May 06 May 07 Fabric Travels Quilt Show
Regina
May 20 May 21
Rafferty Reservoir Walleye Cup (RRWC)
May 06 May 08 Jane's Walk
Regina/ Saskatoon
Mainprize Regional Park
May 20 Oct 10
Parks Canada Xplorers
May 06 May 07 Taste of Spring
Regina
National parks province-wide
May 06 May 08 Kalyna Festival of Ukrainian Dance
Yorkton
May 07
Veselka
Foam Lake
May 21
Annual 1-47 Cruisers Indoor Car Show
Grenfell
May 21
May 22 Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival
Regina
Nov 20 Regina Beach 10km Volksmarch
May 07 May 08 Spring Health, Home & Leisure Show
Humboldt
May 21
May 07
Lloydminster Muck Run
Lloydminster
May 23 May 28 Cathedral Village Arts Festival
May 07 Aug 20
Montmartre Annual Craft Sale and Trade Show
Montmartre
May 25 Jun 12
May 07
Tim Hortons & Girl Guides Clean Up Saskatchewan
Province-wide
May 26 May 28 Kindersley Community Rodeo
May 07 May 08 Spring into Summer
Regina
May 07
Vesna Festival 2016
Saskatoon
May 07
Spring Craft Sale & Trade Show
Weyburn
May 08 Jun 20
Wanuskewin Heritage Park - Archaeological Dig Site
Saskatoon
May 09 May 14
Annual Spring Festival of New Plays
Regina
May 12
May 13
Redvers & District Oil Showcase
Redvers
May 12
May 14
Saskatchewan Fashion Week
Regina
May 12
May 22 Live Five presents Salt Baby by Falen Johnson
Saskatoon
May 13
Jun 10
Briercrest Summer Stage - The Music Man
Caronport
May 13
May 14
Manitou Beach Spring Polkafest
Manitou Beach
Savour the Southeast
Estevan
May 14
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Globe Theatre presents The Ladies Foursome
Regina Beach Regina Regina Kindersley
May 26 May 27 Mankota Rodeo
Mankota
May 26 Jun 05
Muenster
Annual Saskatchewan Stitches Conference
May 26 May 29 Yorkton Film Festival - Golden Sheaf Awards
Yorkton
May 27 Jun 04
Caronport
Briercrest Summer Stage - The Pirates of Penzance
May 27 May 28 Annual Trade Show & Expo
Kindersley
May 27 May 28 Spring Community Garage Sales
Osler
May 27 Sep 03
Marquis Downs Thoroughbred Racing
Saskatoon
May 28
4H Regional Show & Sale
Battlefords, The
May 28 May 29 Blackstrap Art Studio Tour
Dundurn
May 28 May 29 Lake Diefenbaker Walleye Classic
Elbow
May 28
Saskatoon
Broadway Art Fest
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Exploring the Boundary Bog, Prince Albert National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Chris Hendrickson Photo May 29
The Saskatchewan MS Walk
Battlefords/ Estevan/Melfort/ Moose Jaw/ Weyburn
Jun 08
Aug 25
Yoga Party in the Park
Regina
Jun 09
Jun 11
RuBarb Productions presents SEUSSICAL Jr
Moose Jaw
Jun 09
Jun 11
MoSo Conference and Festival
Saskatoon
May 29
Annual Charity Car Show
Regina
Jun 10
Children's Festival
Battlefords, The
May 29
38th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon
Saskatoon
Jun 10
Golf 4 Cancer
Fort Qu'Appelle
Jun 11
Dinsmore Sports Day
Dinsmore
Jun 11
Estevan Rumble
Estevan
Sandhill Rodeo
Lancer
JUNE Jun 01
Aug 15
Jun 11
Regina Red Sox Baseball Club 2016 Season
Regina
Jun 02
Jun 04
Mosaic 2016: A Festival of Cultures
Regina
Jun 02
Sep 29
Salsa on the Plaza
Regina
Jun 02
Jun 05
International Sask Salsa & Bachata Dance & Music Festival
Saskatoon Saskatoon
Jun 12
Jun 11 Jun 11
Jun 12
Downtown Summer Streetfest
Lloydminster
Porcupine Blues Rodeo
Porcupine Plain
Jun 11
Rockglen Arts in the Park
Rockglen
Jun 11
Art Farm IV
Weyburn
Jun 13
Jun 15
Estevan Fair
Estevan
Jun 13
Jun 18
Conexus Men's Lobstick Tournament
Prince Albert National Park Regina
Jun 02
Jun 05
World Professional Chuckwagon Races
Jun 03
Jun 05
Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - CPCA Tour Season Battlefords, The Kick-off
Jun 15
Jun 17
Canada's Farm Progress Show
Nov 01
Saskatchewan Roughriders 2016 Season
Regina
Aug 31
Yoga in the Park
Regina Moose Jaw
Jun 03
Jun 04
Chaplin Lake Shore Bird Festival
Chaplin
Jun 15
Jun 03
Sep 30
Esterhazy Farmers Market
Esterhazy
Jun 15
Jun 03
Jun 04
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Tour
Moose Jaw
Jun 16
Jun 18
Moose Jaw Sidewalk Days Festival
Jun 03
Jun 05
Saskatchewan Music Festival - Provincial Finals
Regina
Jun 17
Jun 19
Eagle Creek Jamboree
Asquith
Jun 03
Jun 05
Unity Western Days
Unity
Jun 17
Jun 20
Elysium Music and Arts Festival
Big River
Eastend Community Yard Sales
Eastend
Jun 17
Jun 19
Gravelbourg
Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic
Last Mountain Lake
Southern Saskatchewan Summer Solstice d'ete Festival
Jun 17
Jun 18
Just Kruzin Show 'n Shine
Lloydminster
Leader
Jun 17
Jun 04 Jun 04 Jun 04
Jun 05 Jun 05
Dean Francis Art Show at Sagebrush Studio & Art Galleries
Jun 17
Jun 19
Melfort Show 'n Shine
Melfort
Annual Pilot Butte Community CCA Rodeo
Pilot Butte
Jun 04
Jun 06
Lloydminster 4-H Expo
Lloydminster
Jun 17
Jun 18
Prairie Peony Society - 2016 Peony Show
Regina
Jun 04
Jun 05
Buster Days
Martensville
Jun 17
Jun 19
Sakimay First Nation Powwow
Regina
Sakimay First Nation
Jun 04
Sep 10
Chess in the Park
Jun 04
Jun 07
PotashCorp Children's Festival of Saskatchewan Saskatoon
Jun 17
Jun 19
Watson Annual Slow-pitch Tournament
Watson
Jun 05
Cut Knife Elks Children's Day
Cut Knife
Jun 18
Jun 19
Humboldt Summer Sizzler
Humboldt
Jun 05
Sukanen Spring Fling Car Show and Shine
Moose Jaw
Jun 18
Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival
Kipling
Neudorf
Jun 18
Downtown Street Fair
Prince Albert
Nipawin Pike Festival Provincial Media Days
Nipawin
Jun 18
Summit Run
Prince Albert
Walk to Fight Arthritis
Regina
Jun 18
Jun 05 Jun 05
Crocus Open Golf Tournament Jun 06
Jun 05
Jun 19
Long Creek Rodeo
Radville
Bazaart
Regina Riverhurst
Jun 05
Jun 12
Saskatoon Pride Festival
Saskatoon
Jun 18
Jun 07
Jun 09
Conexus Senior Men's Lobstick Tournament
Prince Albert National Park
Jun 18
Jun 19
Riverhurst Walleye Classic
Jun 18
Jun 25
Saint Jean Baptiste Day Celebration
Saskatoon
Estevan
Jun 18
Fins 'n Skins (Fish & Golf Tournament)
Tobin Lake
Jun 08
Aug 21
Souris Valley Theatre Inc
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Paignton Beach, Prince Albert National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Chris Hendrickson Photo
JUNE
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebration
Carnduff
Jul 01
Cut Knife Elks Annual Mixed Slow-pitch Tournament
Cut Knife
Jun 19
Sep 30
Nipawin Great Northern Pike Festival
Nipawin
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebration
Denare Beach
Jun 20
Jun 26
Queen City Pride Festival 2016
Regina
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebrations
Eastend
Jun 20
Jun 26
SIGA Dakota Dunes Open ( PGA Tour Canada)
Saskatoon
Jul 01
Canada Day Fireworks - Elbow
Elbow
Jun 21
National Aboriginal Day Celebrations
Batoche Nat’l Historic Site
Jul 01
Heritage Day Celebration
Elbow
Jun 21
National Aboriginal Day
Prince Albert National Park
Jun 21
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Nat’l Aboriginal Day Saskatoon
Jun 23
Jun 26
Long Day's Night Music Festival
Swift Current
Jun 24
Jun 25
Country at the Creek
Big River
Jun 24
Jun 26
Ride for Sight
Elbow
Jul 01
Jul 03
Annual Hogfest
Englefeld
Jul 01
Sep 05
Grasslands National Park - Fireside Chats, Stories and S'more
Grasslands National Park
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebration
Gull Lake
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebrations
Herbert
Jul 01 Jul 01
Sep 24
Canada Day in the Bay
Hudson Bay
Grazing Goose Farm & Food Tours
Indian Head
July 1st Celebrations
Little Loon Regional Park
Jun 24
Jun 26
Hague Summer Blast
Hague
Jun 24
Jun 26
Moose Jaw Hometown Fair
Moose Jaw
Jun 24
Jul 02
Saskatoon Summer Players - Grease
Saskatoon
Jul 01
Love Gospel Jamboree
Love
Jun 24
Jul 03
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
Saskatoon
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebration
Maple Creek
Jun 25
Jun 25
Alameda Fishing Derby
Alameda
Jul 01
Shell Lake Canada Day Celebrations
Pagan Lake Annual Fish Derby
Meadow Lake
Memorial Lake Regional Park
Porcupine Plain Sports Day
Porcupine Plain
Jul 01
ParkArt
Moose Jaw
Canada Day Celebration
Mossbank
Jun 25 Jun 25
Jun 26
Jul 01
Saskatoon
Jul 01
Waterfront Fine Craft Market
Saskatoon
Jul 01
SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival
Swift Current
Jul 01
Jun 26
Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site Heritage Day
Claybank
Jun 26
Artists in Bloom
Parkside
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 25 Jun 25
Jun 26
Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon
Jul 03
Jul 03
Motherwell Homestead NHS - Canada Day
Abernethy
Muskeg Lake Veteran's Memorial Traditional Powwow
Muskeg Lake Cree First Nation
Jul 01
Nipawin Canada Day Celebrations
Nipawin
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebrations
Osler
Museum Day
Nokomis
Jul 01
Oungre Canada Day Celebration
Oungre
Jun 29
Jul 03
Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - 2016 Series Race
Onion Lake First Nation
Jul 01
Waskesiu Canada Day Festivities
Prince Albert National Park
Jun 29
Jul 02
Frontier Days Regional Fair and CCA Rodeo
Swift Current
Jul 01
Aug 31
Prairie Whispers: Art Exhibition
Regina
Regina
Jul 01
Aug 09
RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies 2016
Regina
Jun 27
Jun 30
Toronto Argonauts vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
JULY Jul 01
Jul 02
Balcarres Sports Days
Balcarres
Jul 01
Batoche National Historic Site - Canada Day
Batoche
Jul 01
Bruno Canada Day Celebrations
Bruno
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Jul 01
Jul 31
South Shore Art Guild Show & Sale
Regina Beach
Jul 01
Jul 03
Festival Fête Fransaskoise
Saskatoon
Jul 01
Tisdale Museum Canada Day
Tisdale
Jul 01
Canada Day Celebration
Unity
Jul 01
Dizzy Dave's Music Park (Jam Sessions)
Watrous
Jul 01
Aug 28
100 Mile Mall and Canada Day Celebrations
Whitewood
Jul 01
Western Development Museum - Yorkton Canada Day Picnic
Yorkton
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White Bear Lake Golf Course | Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker Photo Jul 02
Doukhobor Dugout House NHSC Season Opening - Murder and Secrets
Blaine Lake
Jul 02
Maple Creek Ranch Rodeo
Maple Creek
Jul 02
Mortlach Saskatoonberry Festival
Mortlach
Jul 02
2016 Canada Day Regatta
Regina
Culture on the Plaza
Regina
Jul 02
Aug 20
Jul 10
Jul 16
Old Home Week
Jul 10
Jul 16
Saskatchewan Parks Week
Province-wide
Pets in the Park
Saskatoon Canora
Jul 10 Jul 11
Jul 17
Canora in Bloom Festival
Jul 11
Jul 13
Saskatchewan Junior Women's and Junior Men's Estevan Golf Championship
Jul 16
Jul 02
Riverhurst Sports Day
Riverhurst
Jul 13
Jul 03
Arcola Antique Ag Daze
Arcola
Jul 13
Jul 05
Aug 31
Motherwell Homestead NHS - Children's Day Camps
Abernethy
Jul 06
Jul 10
Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival
Regina
Jul 06
Aug 31
Words in the Park
Regina
Jul 06
Jul 08
Saskatchewan Amateur Women's Championships
Saskatoon
Jul 06
Jul 08
Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Men's Golf Championship
Saskatoon
Jul 06
Aug 21
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Saskatoon
Jul 06
Jul 09
Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair
Yorkton
Jul 07
Aug 25
Regina Downtown Concert Series
Regina
Jul 08
Jul 10
Hafford Polkafest
Hafford
Jul 08
Jul 10
Motif Moose Jaw Multicultural Festival
Moose Jaw
Jul 08
Jul 09
Moosomin Rodeo
Moosomin
Preeceville
Jul 14
Jul 17
Jul 14
Lloydminster Colonial Days Fair
Lloydminster
Western Development Museum - Yorkton Museum Day
Yorkton
Back to Batoche Days
Batoche
Batoche National Historic Site - Mass at Historic Batoche Church
Jul 14
Jul 17
Craven Country Jamboree
Craven
Jul 14
Jul 17
Ness Creek Music Festival
Big River
Jul 14
Kids Ink
Moose Jaw
Jul 14
Jul 17
Saskatchewan Festival of Words
Moose Jaw
Jul 14
Jul 30
Trial Of Louis Riel
Regina
Jul 15
Jul 16
Assiniboia Polkafest 2016
Assiniboia
Jul 15
Battleford Annual Parade
Battleford
Jul 15
Jul 17
Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival
Battlefords, The
Jul 15
Jul 17
All Folk'd Up Music Festival
Kemoca Regional Park
Maple Creek Heritage Festival
Maple Creek
Jul 08
Jul 10
Carlton Trail Jamboree
Rabbit Lake
Jul 15
Jul 08
Aug 26
Art in the Park
Regina
Jul 15
Jul 17
Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree
Moose Jaw
Jul 08
Jul 10
Tobin Lake Walleye Classic
Tobin Lake
Jul 15
Jul 17
One Arrow First Nation Powwow
One Arrow First Nation
Jul 15
Jul 17
Jul 08
Jul 10
Tobin Lake Walleye Classic
Tobin Lake
Jul 08
Jul 10
Wood Mountain Sports & Stampede
Wood Mountain
Jul 09
Batoche National Historic Site - Kidfest at Batoche
Batoche
Jul 09
Fort Walsh National Historic Site - Wild West Family Fest
Fort Walsh
Kerrobert Rodeo
Kerrobert
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 09
The Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail
Manitou Beach
Ogema Agricultural Society Summer Fair
Ogema
Homesteader Hey Days
Shell Lake
Jul 16
Motherwell Homestead NHS - Canada Park's Day
Abernethy
Jul 16
Fort Battleford National Historic Site - Fort Fest 16
Battlefords, The
Jul 16
Sep 16
Eastend Farmers Market
Eastend
Jul 16
Jul 17
Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival
Prince Albert
Children's Festival
Prince Albert National Park
Jul 16
Canada's Parks Day
Province-wide
Jul 16
British Columbia Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina
Jul 16
Jul 09
Jul 10
Pion-Era
Saskatoon
Jul 09
Jul 10
Saskatoon Reggae and World Music
Saskatoon
Jul 09
Jul 10
Sheho Sports, Mud Fling and Ranch Rodeo
Sheho
Jul 10
Jul 16
Livelong Summer Bonspiel
Livelong
Jul 17
Lilies in Bloom at Honeywood
Parkside
Jul 17
Brits by the Bess
Saskatoon
Jul 10
Murraydale 108th Stampede and Picnic
Maple Creek
Jul 10
The Deep South Pioneer Museum Day
Ogema
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july Jul 17
Jul 27
National Doukhobor Heritage Village Heritage Day
Veregin
Jul 21
Amateur Men's Golf Championship
Saskatoon
Jul 19
Jul 21
Touchwood Agency Tribal Council Powwow
Kawacatoose First Nation
Jul 19
Jul 24
Taste of Saskatchewan - presented by Conexus Credit Union
Saskatoon
Jul 21 Jul 22
Jul 22 Aug 11 Jul 23
Jul 22 Jul 22
Jul 24
Cowtown Pro Rodeo Motherwell Homestead NHS - Little Red Hen Camps
RuBarb Productions presents CINDERELLA (Enchanted Edition)
Moose Jaw
Maryfield Agricultural Fair
Maryfield
Jul 30
Canadian National Square and Round Dance Festival
Regina
Jul 28
Jul 18
Jul 20
Aug 14
Jul 28 Jul 28
Aug 06
PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival
Saskatoon
Jul 29
Jul 31
Herbert Annual Stampede
Herbert
Jul 29
Jul 31
Macklin World Bunnock Championship Challenge
Macklin
Jul 29
Aug 01
Hilltop Sheepdog Trial
Mankota
Maple Creek
Jul 29
Aug 01
Connect Festival
Moose Jaw
Abernethy
Jul 29
Jul 31
Mossbank Old Wives Lake Festival
Mossbank
Jul 29
Jul 31
Borealis Music Festival
Prince Albert Saskatoon
Annual Polkafest - Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Jul 29
Aug 01
Saskatoon Ribfest
Abernethy Agricultural Fair & Exhibition
Abernethy
Jul 29
Jul 31
Frenchman River Gospel Jam
Shaunavon
The Gateway Music Festival
Bengough
Jul 30
Jul 31
TTRT Barrel Racing Extravaganza
Bienfait
Jul 22
Jul 24
Dino Days
Eastend
Jul 30
Jul 31
Reno Rodeo
Consul
Jul 22
Jul 24
Lakeshore Stampede
Elbow
Jul 30
Jul 31
Cut Knife
Jul 22
Barbecue and Old Tyme Dance
Moose Jaw
Louis Dupuis Memorial Mixed Slow-pitch Tournament
Jul 22
Ottawa Redblacks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina
Mid Summer's Art Festival
Fort Qu'Appelle
Jul 30
Jul 31
Northern Horizons Journey of Creativity
Medstead
Jul 30
Aug 01
Annual Living Skies Come Alive - Fireworks Competition
Moosomin
Jul 31
Threshermen's Show and Seniors' Festival
Yorkton
Chicken and Chuckles
Last Mountain Lake
Jul 30
Jul 22
Jul 23
FMG Dragon Boat Festival
Saskatoon
Jul 22
Jul 24
Shaunavon Boomtown Days & Stampede
Shaunavon
Jul 22
Jul 24
Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - 2016 Series Race
St. Walburg
Jul 30
Jul 23
Jul 24
12-40 & Beyond: An Adventure in Rural Life
Blaine Lake
Jul 31
Grasslands National Park - Sleep Under The Stars Party & Concert
Grasslands National Park
Brickspo
Moose Jaw
Annual Show & Shine Car Show
Porcupine Plain
Jul 23 Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 23 Jul 23 Jul 23
Aug 20
Jul 23 Jul 24
Annual Charity Cruise & Shine
Regina
Live @ Lunch on Broadway
Saskatoon
Watrous & Manitou Beach Fun Run Auto Show 'N' Shine
Watrous
AUGUST Aug 02
Aug 12
RuBarb School of Performing Arts - Summer Theatre Day Camps
Moose Jaw
Aug 02
Aug 06
Prince Albert Exhibition Summer Fair
Prince Albert
Aug 03
Aug 07
Cochin Days
Cochin
Aug 03
Aug 07
Saskatchewan Summer Star Party
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Aug 07
Bruno Show and Shine
Bruno
Jul 24
Jul 30
Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games
Estevan
Jul 24
Jul 26
Ochapowace Powwow
Ochapowace First Nation
Aug 03
The Queen City Ex
Regina
Radisson Annual Show 'n Shine
Radisson
Aug 04 Aug 06
Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup
Nipawin
Saskatchewan Senior Men's and Senior Women's Golf Championship
Saskatoon
Aug 05
Aug 07
Standing Buffalo First Nation Powwow
Fort Qu'Appelle
Aug 05
Aug 07
Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - Eagle Creek GM CPCA Canada Cup
Meadow Lake
Jul 24 Jul 26
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additional event details can be found at www.saskatchewan-events.com
Camping in Prince Albert National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo Aug 05 Aug 05
Aug 07
Northern Lights Casino - Classic Kruisers Car Show
Prince Albert
Regina Folk Festival 2016
Regina
Aug 05
Aug 06
Weyburn & Area Heritage Village Days
Weyburn
Aug 05
Aug 06
Weyburn Wheat Festival
Weyburn
Aug 06
Annual Museum Day
Dysart
Aug 06
Findlater Ranch Rodeo
Findlater
Aug 06
Fort Walsh National Historic Site - Trades Day
Fort Walsh National Historic Site
Aug 06
Aug 07
Invermay Fair and Horticulture Show
Invermay
Aug 06
Aug 07
40th Anniversary Kyle Community Rodeo
Kyle
Cannington Manor Provincial Park Fair Day
Moose Mountain Provincial Park
Aug 06 Aug 06 Aug 06
Bow Valley Jamboree Aug 07
Oxbow
Town of Radisson Annual Agricultural Fair
Radisson
Aug 07
Lemberg Show Your Ride Show & Shine
Lemberg
Aug 07
Frank Dunn Triathlon and Pancake Breakfast
Prince Albert National Park
Saskatoon Exhibition Parade
Saskatoon
Saskatoon EX
Saskatoon
Shand Agricultural Fair
Carragana
Aug 08 Aug 09
Aug 14
Aug 10
Aug 13
Aug 14
Thickwood Hills Studio Trail
Shell Lake
Aug 13
St. Walburg's Polkafest
St. Walburg
Aug 14
Bruno Cherry Sunday
Bruno
Aug 14
Frenchman Butte Museum Festival
Frenchman Butte
Aug 15
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage
Rama
North West Territorial Days Parade
Battlefords, The
Aug 15
Aug 19
Annual Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Big River Music Camp
Aug 15
Aug 19
Pepsi Jr. Lobstick Tournament
Prince Albert National Park
Aug 16
Aug 18
Cowessess Traditional Powwow
Cowessess First Nation
Aug 14 Aug 15
Aug 17
Aug 19
North West Territorial Days
Battlefords, The
Aug 17
Aug 21
Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - Westridge GMC CPCA Finals
Lloydminster
Aug 18
Aug 22
2016 Baseball Canada 21U Junior National Championship
Regina
Aug 18
Aug 20
Folkfest 2016
Saskatoon
Aug 19
Aug 21
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival
Big River
Aug 19
Aug 21
Carrot River Valley Studio Tour
Carrot River
Aug 19
Aug 20
Danceland presents The Emeralds
Manitou Beach
Aug 19
Aug 21
Prince Albert Exhibition Annual Polkafest
Prince Albert
Aug 19
Aug 20
Regina Horticultural Society Garden Festival
Regina
Aug 11
Aug 15
Grasslands National Park - Fossil Fever and Badlands Blast
Grasslands National Park
Aug 11
Aug 14
John Arcand Fiddle Fest
Saskatoon
Aug 19
Aug 21
Rock the River
Saskatoon
Aug 12
Aug 14
The Dog Patch Music Festival
Loon Lake
Aug 19
Aug 21
Eliminator's Car Club's Annual Riverside Run
Swift Current
Aug 20
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Battlefords, The
Aug 12
Aug 13
Fish For Freedom Ladies' Walleye Tournament
Nipawin
Aug 12
Aug 14
Piapot First Nation Traditional Powwow
Piapot First Nation
Aug 20
Birch Hills Threshing & Family Fun Day
Birch Hills
Aug 12
Aug 13
Saskatchewan Women's Rosebowl Golf Championship
Saskatoon
Aug 20
Beach Bash
Estevan
Aug 12
Aug 14
Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - OIL & AG CPCA Turtleford Derby
Turtleford
Aug 12
Aug 14
Whitewood Chacachas Rodeo
Whitewood
Motherwell Homestead NHS - Binding and Stooking
Abernethy
Those Were The Days
Battlefords, The
Aug 13 Aug 13
Aug 14
Aug 13
Aug 14
Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 13
Aug 14
Hafford Summer Sizzle
Hafford
Party in the Park
Love
Maple Creek Light Horse Show
Maple Creek
Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina
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Aug 21
Hudson Bay Heritage Day
Hudson Bay
Pioneer Echoes
Midale
Aug 20
Easter Seals Drop Zone
Regina
Aug 20
Spruce River Folkfest
Spruce Home
Aug 21 Aug 23
Aug 26
Aug 23
Vintage Day
Humboldt
Conexus Ladies' Lobstick Tournament
Prince Albert National Park
Easter Seals Drop Zone Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Aug 26
Aug 28
Canadian TruckFest
Craven
Aug 26
Aug 28
Waskesiu Lakeside Festival
Prince Albert National Park
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august
Sep 16
Aug 27
Symphony Under the Sky Festival at Motherwell
Abernethy
Aug 27
Ukrainian Day in the Park
Saskatoon
Aug 27 Aug 29
Aug 31
Sep 18
Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Art & Gear Show
Maple Creek
Sep 16
Sep 18
Val Marie 52nd Annual Indoor Rodeo
Val Marie
Sep 17
Sep 18
Carlyle Homespun Craft Show and Sale
Carlyle
Beaver Flats 50
Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park
Sep 17
St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival
St. Walburg
Sep 17
Tierra del Sol Pumpkin Festival
Saskatoon
Lobstick ProAm Golf Tournament
Prince Albert National Park
Sep 18
Balcarres Threshing Day
Balcarres
Sep 18
Mossbank Rockathon
Mossbank
Sep 18
A Touch of Autumn at Honeywood
Parkside
Sep 18
The 36th Annual Terry Fox Run
Province-wide
Sep 18
Edmonton Eskimos vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina Kindersley
SEPTEMBER Sep 02
Sep 04
Estevan CCA Rodeo
Estevan
Sep 02
Sep 04
Flying Dust First Nation Powwow
Flying Dust First Nation
Sep 02
Sep 03
Rock and Roll Weekend
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 02
Sep 03
Sep 03
Sep 03
Sep 25
Sep 22
Sep 25
Kindersley Goose Festival
Sep 23
Sep 25
Beechy Western Days Indoor Rodeo
Beechy
Manitou Beach
Sep 23
Sep 25
Kindersley Culture Days
Kindersley
Regina Dragon Boat Festival Inc
Regina
Sep 23
Chant'Ouest Concert
Regina
PotashCorp Fireworks Festival
Saskatoon
Sep 24
Borden & District Threshing Day
Borden
Motherwell Homestead NHS - Threshing Day
Abernethy
Sep 24
Outter Limits Fun Run
Elk Ridge
Sep 24
Grenfell Agricultural Fair and Trade Show
Grenfell
Sep 24
Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre presents Culture Days
Lloydminster
Sep 24
Lloydminster Rare and Exotic Animals Fall Sale
Lloydminster
Sep 24
Hamilton Tiger Cats vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina Regina
Sep 04
Arbor Day
Prince Albert National Park
Sep 04
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina
Sep 05
Lumsden Duck Derby
Lumsden
Sep 05
Access Communications Labour Day Show & Shine
Regina Sep 24
Harvest Fest
Sep 09
Sep 10
E. K. Memorial Golf Classic
Big River
Sep 24
Indoor Fall Flea Market
Yorkton
Sep 09
Sep 11
Reel Rave International Film Festival
Prince Albert National Park
Sep 29
Oct 01
Premier Showcase
Saskatoon
Sep 09
Sep 10
SUNFLOWER Fine Art Craft Market
Yorkton
Sep 30
Oct 01
Kamsack & District Indoor Rodeo
Kamsack
Sep 10
Vintage Motorcycle Flat Track Races
Battlefords, The
Sep 30
Oct 01
Unity Agricultural Society Fall Fair/Trade Show
Unity
Sep 10
Harvest Corn Fest
Bengough
Sep 10
Sep 11
Moose Jaw Threshing Bee
Moose Jaw
Sep 10
Sep 11
Saskatchewan Credit Unions Queen City Marathon
Regina
Under the Harvest Moon Festival
Regina
Sep 10
OCTOBER Journées du patrimoine/Heritage Days
Abernethy
Oct 01
Oct 01 Oct 02
North Battleford Lions Guns, Toys and Antiques Show
Battlefords, The
Sep 10
Broadway Street Fair
Saskatoon
Sep 10
Festival of Leaves Craft Sale & Trade Show
Weyburn
Oct 01
Oct 02
Highway 1 Studio Tour
Herbert
Manitou Beach Fall Polkafest
Manitou Beach
Oct 01
Oct 02
Nipawin Vanity Cup - Walleye Tournament
Nipawin
Oct 01
Oct 09
7th Annual Harvest Family Festival
Rosetown
Sep 16
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additional event details can be found at www.saskatchewan-events.com
Dog Sledding at Anglin Lake | Tourism Saskatchewan / Larry Goodfellow Photo Oct 01
Light the Night
Saskatoon
Nov 04 Nov 05 Assiniboia Mistletoe Art and Craft Sale
Assiniboia
Oct 02
Saskatoon Bridal Showcase
Saskatoon
Nov 04 Nov 05 Christmas Lane Open House
Assiniboia
Oct 07
Oct 09
Lancer Chokecherry Festival
Lancer
Nov 04 Nov 05 Nipawin Lions Craft & Gift Show
Nipawin
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oktoberfest
Regina
Nov 05 Nov 06 Mistletoe Craft & Gift Show
Battlefords, The
Oct 07
Oct 09
The Regina Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Regina
Nov 05
Oct 07
Oct 08
Wapella Dodge City Days Rodeo
Wapella
Oct 08
Oct 09
Thanksgiving Indoor Powwow
Prince Albert
Nov 05 Nov 06 Humboldt Fall and Business Showcase & Tradeshow
Porcupine Plain Fall Fair and Stew Luncheon
Porcupine Plain
Oct 13 Oct 13
Oct 16
BreakOut West Regina 2016
Regina
Oct 14
Oct 15
Western Development Museum - Saskatoon Christmas Craft Fair
Saskatoon
Oct 15 Oct 15
Oct 16
Nov 13
Nov 20 Wintergreen Fine Craft Market - Regina
Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale - Regina
Regina Regina
Big River
Nov 19
Hudson Bay Home, Business & Craft Show
Hudson Bay
Nov 19
Montmartre Annual Fall Craft Sales, Trade Show and Farmers Market
Montmartre
Dance For The Health Of It
Unity Humboldt
Oct 19
Oct 22
Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Rodeo
Swift Current
Oct 20
Dec 24
Christmas in October
Moose Jaw
Oct 21
Oct 22
Whistlestop Craft Sale
Moose Jaw
Oct 21
Oct 23
Harvest of Art Show & Sale 2016
Regina
Oct 21
Oct 23
Annual Reflections Art Festival Show & Sale
Saskatoon
Oct 21
Oct 23
Saskatoon Fall Home Show 2016
Saskatoon
Haunted Ghost Town 2016
Moose Jaw
Oct 23
Prairie Fire Alpacas Open House
Perdue
Oct 22
2016 China Night Charity Gala
Regina
Oct 22
Montreal Alouettes vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina
Western Development Museum - Saskatoon Boom-Town
Saskatoon
Oct 29
Halloween Haunted Fort 2016
Fort Battleford National Historic Site
Oct 29
British Columbia Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina
Oct 29
Saskatchewan Alien Bash
Watrous
Oct 28
Nov 11 Nov 18
Moose Jaw Prince Albert
Regina
Marketplatz
Oct 28
Christmas Craft & Bake Sale
Fall Coin and Stamp Show
Oct 15
Oct 22
Nov 05
Nov 05 Nov 06 Focus on Christmas Trade Show & Sale
Eston Humboldt
Big River Community Auction
Oct 16
Oct 22
Eston Bizarre Bazaar
Nov 20 Nov 26 Saskatoon Festival of Trees
Saskatoon
Nov 20
Saskatoon
Nov 21
Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade Nov 26 Canadian Western Agribition 2016
Regina
Nov 25 Nov 25 Craft & Bake Sale
Osler
Nov 26
ChristKindl Markt
Regina
Nov 26
Broadway Spirit of Christmas
Saskatoon
DECEMBER Dec 01
Christmas Lights Across Canada 2016
Regina
Dec 02
Dec 03
Carlyle's Dickens Village Festival
Carlyle
Dec 02
Dec 03
Sing Choirs of Angels: Saskatoon Children's Choir in Concert
Saskatoon
Dec 02
Dec 04
Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire
Saskatoon
Dec 03
Festival of Trees
Assiniboia
Dec 31
Prairieland New Year's Eve Party
Saskatoon
NOVEMBER Nov 02
Harvest Feastival
Nov 02 Nov 05 Yorkton Grain Miller's Harvest Showdown
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