Boasting some of the most breathtakingly beautiful
scenery in Canada, Saskatchewan is a paradise for lovers of the
great outdoors and eco-tourists. It features everything from
world-class fishing, kayaking, and hiking, to hunting, horseback
riding, and wildlife spotting in the wilderness.
Saskatchewan's capital and second largest city,
Regina, is the original headquarters and birthplace of the famous
Royal North-West Mounted Police, affectionately known as Mounties.
Saskatchewan is made up of prairie in the south, while the north
comprises boreal forest, rolling hills, and the majority of the
province's 100,000 lakes.
Europeans first discovered the land in 1690, with the
province now boasting a rich Scottish connection and even
provincial tartan. Saskatchewan proudly educates others on its
history, with its 250 or so museums covering the stories and
cultures of indigenous tribes like the Sioux, Saulteaux,
Athabaskan, and Cree. There are also cultural landmarks and more
urban things to do in the city of Saskatoon, which is a centre of
nearly 250,000 people.
The site of the North-West Rebellion's Battle of
Batoche remains a top tourist attraction, as does the Cypress Hills
Interprovincial Park. However, most visitors to Saskatchewan come
to get away from it all and enjoy the clear skies, wildlife, and
peace and quiet of the wilderness.
However, travellers must come prepared for the
climate as Saskatchewan experiences both some of the highest and
lowest recorded temperatures in Canada. Northern Saskatchewan has a
subarctic climate. Temperatures range from highs of 79°F (26°C) in
the summer to an average of 0°F (-18°C) in the winter.