Saskatchewan is a playground for winter enthusiasts – especially kids. The season is perfect for snowy adventures and bonfires, marshmallow roasting and even camping.

Winter hikes make great day trips – when many of Saskatchewan’s hiking trails become cross-country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing trails.

There are dozens of places to go, cool accommodations to stay in and plenty of activities to do!

Itching to get out and feel the (cold, cold) air on your face? Here are five activities to make you fall in love with Saskatchewan winters.

Whether it’s a staycation at a local hotel, enjoying takeout from an independently owned restaurant, shopping at a locally owned boutique or experiencing an adventure in your own backyard, there’s never been a better time to discover what’s right in front of you.

Often when I tell people that I hike, run, bike or ski in the winter they think I’m crazy. Being active outside in the winter is a beautiful and rewarding experience. My goal is to share what I have learned about dressing properly for outdoor winter fun.

Ashlyn George gears up for an overnight cross-country skiing adventure in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Staying in one of five warm up shelters along the 50 kilometres of groomed trails.

Ashlyn George along with her friend Jenna, recounts skiing in the Kupeswin event of the Don Allen Saskaloppet. The pair enthusiastically cross-ski 52 kms and camp with other participants of the race. Here's their adventure! 

Visiting your favourite park during the summer is a no-brainer. Did you know that you can escape to provincial and national parks during the winter too?

The sun is shining and it’s a perfect winter day to enjoy the outdoors and explore Saskatoon in a new way – on a kick sled! 

Looking for a winter escape where you can hit the cross-country ski trails? Meadow Lake Provincial Park is the perfect spot!