When they retreated, the glaciers missed a spot in the southwestern corner of the province, leaving a forested plateau towering high above the plains below at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. 

Nestled in the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley, the village of Craven is well-known as the home of the annual Country Thunder summer music festival, but it’s also the home of one of the province’s best food gems: 641 Grill & Motel.

Fall is one of the best times to get out hiking the trails to see the autumn colours in Saskatchewan. The weather is still warm, there are fewer bugs to deal with and the trails are quieter without the summer crowds.

With a focus on sourcing grains locally and milling them in-house, The Night Oven’s menu showcases organic heritage grains, including spelt, rye, red fife and more. 

Just outside of Nipawin sits Mabel Hill Farm Kitchen & Marketplace, a farm-inspired destination that is home to a restaurant, event venue, market and onsite garden. 

It’s that brief but beautiful time of year – when the forests of Saskatchewan turn yellow, orange and even a bit red for a short window during autumn in September.

From large national and international events to local village celebrations, Saskatchewan’s community and volunteer spirit are legendary. Join the fun at one of these great events.  

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is a vibrant city with one of the most inspiring restaurant scenes in Canada, along with preserved parks and greenspace, intriguing historic sites and compelling neighbourhoods. 

Looking to keep the kids busy this summer? Saskatoon is full of places where children can have a great time (and the grown-ups can relax a little bit).

When it comes to golf, there’s something special about pulling up to the first tee box and looking down a groomed fairway surrounded by tall trees (or wide-open prairie) and clear blue sky. Mix in the sounds of birds chirping, water flowing and other songs of nature, and it’s hard to not feel a sense of peace and relaxation. Here are 13 courses with close connections to provincial parks

Visit these agri-tourism operations in Saskatoon and area to experience the bounty of the land on your plate and in your glass. 

If that weren’t reason enough to make a trip out of it, Manitou Beach is also home to plenty of locally owned eateries and shops worth exploring.