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Redberry Lake Regional Park, 12.8 km E of Hafford on Hwy 40. Approximately 80 km N of Saskatoon.
Latitude: 52.71655° N,
Longitude: -107.2146° W
Located in Redberry Lake's watershed, the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region includes the saline lake, rolling hills with natural prairie, ponds, marshes and aspen groves. Designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA), the reserve offers many birdwatching opportunities along its beautiful trails. Check out the "documents" link to download their Birdwatching Guide. 

The Reserve offers three unique, picturesque hiking and walking trails. The Lookout Trail (1.5 km, 20 minute return trip) is designed for intermediate level hikers and features breathtaking views of the four islands on Redberry Lake. The Grassland and Millennium Point trails are located in Redberry Lake Regional Park, which is also part of the reserve. The Grassland Trail (2 km, 30 minute loop trip) starts behind the golf course clubhouse with parking available out front. This regularly mowed trail is perfect for intermediate walkers and features a variety of vegetation including mixed grasses and aspen woods and provides a great lookout point of the lake. The Millennium Point Trail (3.4 km, 45 minute return trip) is designed for beginner level hikers. This interpretive trail includes a raised platform that overlooks a marsh, an abundance of redberry bushes and a view of Millennium Point Harbour's beacon and navigation light.

The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region is the only United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world biosphere reserve in Saskatchewan. As a result, it is home to a migratory bird sanctuary, marshes, over 112,000 hectares of prairie terrain, a saline lake, ponds and forest groves, making it a welcoming habitat to more than 180 bird species, including nine threatened and endangered species. Among the endangered and threatened species are the whooping crane, sprague's pipit, piping plover and loggerhead shrike. The four islands on the lake act as the bird sanctuary and are an important breeding ground for several bird species. Visitors are not allowed access to these islands between April 15 and September 15 for that reason.

The reserve is also home to various other bird and animal species, including loons, blue jays, deer, moose, American white pelicans, Canada geese, red squirrels and eastern king birds. Black bears are not commonly encountered, but they have been known to visit the area.

Some commonly found vegetation in the region includes prairie roses, tall climbing grasses, cattails, red wood lilies and pussy willows.

Snowshoe and cross-country ski enthusiasts will love visiting the reserve in the winter as it is very quiet and often provides visitors with breathtaking views of the northern lights.
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Redberry Lake Biosphere Region | See, Catch and Release: A Night with Owls

Redberry Lake

Sep 27, 2024 to Oct 12, 2024

Join Redberry Lake Biosphere Region for a birding experience like no other. Their Birding Specialist will be your guide in catching glimpses of over a hundred different species of birds across Saskatchewan’s only UNESCO designated biosphere, and you will also be taken on a deep and hands-on dive into the entire process of catching, banding and releasing birds for conservation.
A Night with Owls includes: 

  • A one-hour guided bird tour exploring the ridge overlooking Redberry Lake.
  • A locally sourced barbeque cook-out sunset supper.
  • A two and a half-hour walkthrough of every step of the banding process with northern saw-whet owls, Saskatchewan's smallest nocturnal owl. This is a great opportunity to learn all about Redberry Lake Biosphere's conservation work. Feeling nocturnal yourself? You can go as late as midnight!

Starting at rate $120/adult or $40/under 16. Dome accommodations are also available for an extra fee. 2024 dates: September 27 and 28; October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12.

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Redberry Lake Biosphere Region | See, Catch and Release: A Song Bird Morning

Redberry Lake

Aug 30, 2024 to Sep 7, 2024

Join Redberry Lake Biosphere Region for a birding experience like no other. Their Birding Specialist will be your guide in catching glimpses of over a hundred different species of birds across Saskatchewan’s only UNESCO designated biosphere, and you will also be taken on a deep and hands-on dive into the entire process of catching, banding and releasing birds for conservation.
A Song Bird Morning includes: 

  • A three-hour walkthrough of every step of the banding process with seasonal song birds. This is a great opportunity to get an up-close look at bird species and learn all about Redberry Lake Biosphere's conservation work.
  • A one-hour guided bird tour exploring the ridge overlooking Redberry Lake.
  • A locally sourced barbeque cook-out lunch.

Starting at rate $120/adult or $40/under 16. Dome accommodations are also available for an extra fee. 2024 dates: August 30 and 31; September 5, 6 and 7.

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Access

  • Country / Rural

Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Interpretive signage

Activities

  • Birding / Wildlife viewing
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife viewing

Contact Info

Phone(s): 306-549-2360 |
info@redberrylake.ca

Redberry Lake Regional Park, 12.8 km E of Hafford on Hwy 40. Approximately 80 km N of Saskatoon.

Latitude: 52.71655° N, Longitude: -107.2146° W

Central - Redberry Lake Regional Park

Located in Redberry Lake's watershed, the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region includes the saline lake, rolling hills with natural prairie, ponds, marshes and aspen groves. Designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA), the reserve offers many birdwatching opportunities along its beautiful trails. Check out the "documents" link to download their Birdwatching Guide. 

The Reserve offers three unique, picturesque hiking and walking trails. The Lookout Trail (1.5 km, 20 minute return trip) is designed for intermediate level hikers and features breathtaking views of the four islands on Redberry Lake. The Grassland and Millennium Point trails are located in Redberry Lake Regional Park, which is also part of the reserve. The Grassland Trail (2 km, 30 minute loop trip) starts behind the golf course clubhouse with parking available out front. This regularly mowed trail is perfect for intermediate walkers and features a variety of vegetation including mixed grasses and aspen woods and provides a great lookout point of the lake. The Millennium Point Trail (3.4 km, 45 minute return trip) is designed for beginner level hikers. This interpretive trail includes a raised platform that overlooks a marsh, an abundance of redberry bushes and a view of Millennium Point Harbour's beacon and navigation light.

The Redberry Lake Biosphere Region is the only United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world biosphere reserve in Saskatchewan. As a result, it is home to a migratory bird sanctuary, marshes, over 112,000 hectares of prairie terrain, a saline lake, ponds and forest groves, making it a welcoming habitat to more than 180 bird species, including nine threatened and endangered species. Among the endangered and threatened species are the whooping crane, sprague's pipit, piping plover and loggerhead shrike. The four islands on the lake act as the bird sanctuary and are an important breeding ground for several bird species. Visitors are not allowed access to these islands between April 15 and September 15 for that reason.

The reserve is also home to various other bird and animal species, including loons, blue jays, deer, moose, American white pelicans, Canada geese, red squirrels and eastern king birds. Black bears are not commonly encountered, but they have been known to visit the area.

Some commonly found vegetation in the region includes prairie roses, tall climbing grasses, cattails, red wood lilies and pussy willows.

Snowshoe and cross-country ski enthusiasts will love visiting the reserve in the winter as it is very quiet and often provides visitors with breathtaking views of the northern lights.

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Location Information

Redberry Lake Regional Park, 12.8 km E of Hafford on Hwy 40. Approximately 80 km N of Saskatoon.

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lat. 52.71655° N, long. -107.2146° W

Contact Info

Phone: 306-549-2360 |
info@redberrylake.ca

Travel Offers

Redberry Lake Biosphere Region | See, Catch and Release: A Night with Owls

Sep 27, 2024 to Oct 12, 2024

STARTING AT: $120

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Redberry Lake Biosphere Region | See, Catch and Release: A Song Bird Morning

Aug 30, 2024 to Sep 7, 2024

STARTING AT: $120

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