2022 Sask Parks Annual Park Entry Permits are valid until April 30, 2023.
Daily, Weekly and Annual Park Entry Permits can be purchased online or at the park upon arrival. See admin office or entry gate to purchase.
Daily and Weekly Park Entry Permits can be printed at home prior to arrival at the park.
Annual Park Entry Permits purchased online MUST be picked up at the park in person. They will NOT be mailed out to customers.
For more details on Sask Parks Annual Park Entry Permits please visit the link below.
Mon - Thu: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Phone: 306-694-3229
Close out winter with a bang with this day trip to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. Get in all the quintessential winter activities from snowshoeing to cross-country skiing and more.
The newly renovated Visitor Centre is a great place to warm your toes during a trip to the park.
Starting January 2023 warm up with the purchase of a hot meal or hot chocolate prepared by The Travelling Bakery.
Ride our mountain biking trails year-round. Winter is an ideal time to explore on a fat bike.
For trail conditions call or text 306-690-4726.
Bring your own bike and helmet.
Snowshoe with ease on our designated snowshoe trails.
Need snowshoes? A variety of sizes will be available to rent starting December 1 from the Park Office during operating hours. Daily rate is $5/day for youth (under 18) and $10/day for adults. Snowshoes will be disinfected after each user.
Enjoy a picturesque cross-country ski on the groomed cross country ski trail.
Both classic set, at Maple Vale and Shady Lane campgrounds, and freestyle groomed, in the Nicolle Flats Nature Area, are being maintained.
Please bring your own skis.
Looking for a new winter hobby? Try our Disc Golf course! Discs can be rented from the entry gate and Visitor Centre.
Looking to fish? Buffalo Pound Lake is accessible via the boat launch area in Elmview Campground. Bring your gear and try your luck ice-fishing! Ice thickness can vary day to day and location to location.
The lake is accessible at user's own risk. Fishing licenses are required for Saskatchewan residents aged 16-64. Purchase yours online or at the park Administration Office.
Bring your toboggan and fly down the tobogganing hill.
Visit the bison herd! Winter is a great time to observe the bison and take a few photos, just a 4.5 km drive from Lower Chalet Campground.
Looking for more ideas? Pick up a winter Park Activity Kit (PAK) from the Park Office. These PAKs are filled with activity ideas to inspire outdoor play and education. Available during office hours.
Did you know Buffalo Pound offers fun programming and activities? Even in winter!
Join our Park Interpreters every Saturday between January 7 and March 4, 2023, for our New to Nordic program at 1 p.m. or at 4 p.m. for a guided snowshoe hike along the Bison Range. Meet at the Visitor Centre Chalet before both programs.
See the "Events & Programs" section below for more details and pre-registration info.
Pick up your own Winter Fun Activity Booklet from the park administrative office to find fun activities for the whole family.
Starting January 2023 warm up with the purchase of a hot meal or hot chocolate prepared by The Travelling Bakery.
Pack a picnic and enjoy it in one of our picnic shelters. Picnic shelters are equipped with wood-burning stoves (wood provided).
With many great offerings available in parks this winter, why not make the most of it and spend a night or two camping in the park?
Those interested in winter camping can reserve campsites online!
By reserving your campsite online in advance, this will help us prepare for your visit and keep track of our campers for safety purposes.
To learn more about winter camping in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, click the link below.
Camp-Easy is exactly what you need for that perfect getaway with minimal effort and preparation. You can enjoy the experience of tenting with the advantage of being warmer, drier while you're up off the ground. The Camp-Easy tent and covered outdoor space will keep you protected from the elements during your stay.
Be sure to prepare for the weather - dress in layers and check the forecast for snow and wind.
Please note: If temperatures in the program location are forecasted at or below -26°C (with the wind chill), this program will be cancelled. Cancellations will be made 24 hours in advance, and all pre-registrants will be notified.