A grouse lek, for those who don’t know, is when a group of male grouses put on remarkable, striking (and very competitive) displays to woo any observing females. The sharp-tailed grouse courtship displays are extraordinary, and coming to Saskatoon to see them offers birders one of the world’s great birding opportunities. Carol Patterson did just […]
Category Archives: Saskatchewan Travel
Situated between Manitoba and Alberta, Saskatchewan is one of only two landlocked provinces in Canada.
Widely known for its dramatic rolling prairies that contribute to the province as Canada’s largest producer of canola, flaxseed, and durum wheat, the majestic grain silo’s that dot the landscapes have become a symbol of the agricultural heartbeat of the province.
Prince Albert National Park has almost 4000 square kilometres that it calls its own, and that means it’s very much a transitional landscape where you can see pockets of grasslands, aspen parkland, and boreal forest – as well as more water coverage than any other national park. Robin and Arlene Karpan walk us through how […]
These fun and exciting things to do in Regina, Saskatchewan, will help you plan an exciting visit to the capital of Saskatchewan. These fun and exciting things to do in Regina, Saskatchewan, will help you plan an exciting visit to the capital of Saskatchewan. In 1883, when the very first house was erected in, what […]
These fun and exciting things to do in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will help you plan an exciting visit to the capital of Saskatchewan. When the legendary Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip sang “sundown in the Paris of the prairies” in their iconic song “Wheat Kings,” they were speaking about the beautiful city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. […]
Wanuskewin is a cultural complex that honours the history and artwork of First Nations People, with no shortage of exhibits and events. It’s an archeological site and non-profit cultural and historical centre just outside Saskatoon that We Explore Canada contributor Hans Tammemagi visited to help you do the same! Three bison, large and fearsome, charge […]
Grasslands National Park is one of the most unique national parks that we have in Canada. It aims to protect and showcase one of the few remaining areas of undisturbed dry-mixed grass/shortgrass prairie grassland, and for that we should be very grateful. Longtime visitors of the park Robin and Arlene Karpan walk us through how […]