Enjoy Family Winter Getaways in Sask Parks
Experience the captivating transformation of provincial parks as winter arrives. Discover unique skating rinks, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and more, while creating memories with family.
Winter Things to Do
Winter Ways to Stay
Purchase Your Park Entry Permit
Don’t forget to purchase your Park Entry Permit before visiting the park this winter.
Buy OnlineWinter in Echo Valley
Echo Valley Provincial Park offers many winter activities throughout the season. Wind through the Aspen Campground on the Skate the Park loop illuminated by more than one kilometre of twinkling lights then warm up in the nearby tipi in front of a wood-burning stove. Enjoy cross-country skiing or snowshoeing along scenic trails, climb and swing on the thrilling ninja warrior course, or experience the ultimate winter camping adventure in a Camp-Easy yurt.
Operating Hours Starting Dec. 26
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday and Statutory Holidays - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Upcoming Winter Events
More Parks to Explore this Winter
Winter Camping in Sask Parks
Below you will find a table containing information about camping in provincial parks this winter.
| Park | Winter Camping |
Camp-Easy Yurts |
|---|---|---|
| Blackstrap | Walk-In | Closed |
| Buffalo Pound | Walk-In | Closed |
| Cypress Hills | Walk-In | Closed |
| Danielson | Walk-In | Closed |
| Douglas | Walk-In | Closed |
| Echo Valley | Online | Online |
| Pike Lake | Walk-In | Closed |
| Rowan's Ravine | Walk-In | Closed |
Give the Gift of a Sask Parks Experience
Purchase a Sask Parks eGift Card for that special someone this holiday season. eGift Cards can be used to purchase Park Entry Permits, Sask Parks merchandise and book campsites.
Buy OnlineFrequently Asked Questions
There are a number of Saskatchewan Provincial Parks with winter camping available in the 2024/25 season found in a table at the bottom of this page.
There are many great winter activities to take part in during the winter months in Saskatchewan’s provincial parks. It's recommended to check out the carousel of winter activities on the page above or read more about all the great offerings at Echo Valley this winter.
Winter in Echo ValleyThere are a number of great options when it comes to staying in a provincial park this winter. From renting a Camp-Easy yurt in Echo Valley, winter camping in a number of parks, or staying at a resort or hotel. - For a full list of ways to stay in Sask Parks this winter, check out the Ways to Stay section above.
Skate the Park in Echo Valley Provincial Park opens Dec 26 (weather dependant). Follow our Facebook or Instagram pages for more information about when Skate the Park opens for the season.
Sask Parks Facebook PageYes, a Park Entry Permit is required year-round in all Saskatchewan provincial parks. For more information, please visit the Park Entry Permits page.
Learn More About Park Entry PermitsOur 2024 annual entry permits are now available at a discounted price of $45 and are valid for the 2024-2025 winter season only. Discounted 2024 annual permits expire on April 30, 2025 (winter season).
Purchase OnlineBuying your entry permit online ahead of time is a great way to get to exploring your favourite provincial park even faster. If you must obtain your Park Entry Permit in-person at the park, please call the park ahead of time for their hours of operation. A list of park phone numbers can be found on the Contact Us page.
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