You could say I had a goal. It may have been more of a mission, but I was out to discover some of the best cups of hot chocolate in Regina.

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.

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. 

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.

Since February 2019, Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream has been serving up made-from-scratch gourmet ice cream to the Regina community – and it’s been a hit.

One of the joys of going on a road trip through rural places is stumbling on great restaurants. Saskatchewan’s east and west central areas are rich in these types of finds.

Located at the centre of the charming resort village of Waskesiu, Restaurant Pietro offers a menu of timeless Italian dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients, alongside wine paired perfectly by the in-house sommelier.

Situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, Wolf Willow Winery is a destination that is definitely worth the drive.

Situated in the central town of Rosthern is a rural Saskatchewan gem: the Station Arts Centre. Housed in a 1902 Canadian National Railway station that has been restored and preserved, the Station Arts Centre is a hub for arts, culture and history, welcoming visitors year round from across the province and beyond.  

Right in Moose Jaw’s downtown you’ll find the Yvette Moore Gallery, the exclusive home of renowned artist Yvette Moore’s artwork. It’s also home to The Gallery Café – an in-house restaurant and favourite local spot for lunch and dessert.