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This province has so much to explore that many don’t even know exist. From sand dunes to local markets and excellent trails, there is something for every member of the family. Here are 30+ things to do this Spring in Saskatchewan to get you raring to go Saskaploring in Summer.
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- Saskatchewan is like one, large open field waiting for you to explore. This Spring, as the snow continues to melt, hit up one of the many trails around the province. You can walk, run, bike, go on an ATV, or explore on horseback.
- Discover the Farm! There will be live animal displays, hands on interactive displays, poultry and exotic animal sale, learn about food production, animal care and agriculture. April 27, 2019 @ Kinetic Exhibition Park, Stockade Building, Swift Current.
- Camping season begins in May. For many Saskatchewan residents, they count down the days until the moment they can pull the camper to their favourite campground. Book a site this Spring at one of the multiple campgrounds in Saskatchewan. Booking opens on April 2.
- May isn’t just the beginning of camping season; it’s also when Big Muddy/Outlaw Cave Tours begin. Explore Saskatchewan’s badlands for a full day. There are multiple tours to take, depending on what you’re interested in.
- In May, Big Buffalo Beach opens up to the public. There are 10 kms of beautiful white sand for you to walk as it goes around Peter Pong Lake. Not only that, but it’s also known for its excellent berry-picking areas.
- Enjoy afternoon tea with a serving of fossils at the T.rex Discovery Centre. The event will include an hour of hands-on work with real Saskatchewan fossils, followed by tea, coffee and conversation. Tea & Fossils on April 27, 2019
- Join Theatre Saskatchewan in Regina from April 28 to May 4, 2019 to celebrate the 85th long play competition, TheatreFest 2019!
- As the sun continues to shine in Spring, it warms up not just the land, but the water too. Plan a trip through Chief Whitecap Waterway where you can canoe, kayak, or paddleboard the South Saskatchewan River.
- From Spring into the Summer months, the Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre is open for more days. That means you and the family have more chances to see artifacts and videos about Indigenous history. It’s a centre worth adding to your tour list.
- If you have an interest in the wonderful world of comics, pop culture, sci-fi, horror, cosplay, cartoons, or simply feeding your imagination, then you shouldn’t miss the Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo on May 4 – 5, 2019.
- If you’re interested in nature and paleontology, you’ll want to sign up for an Avonlea Badlands and Dirt Hills Archaeo Tour through the Avonlea Heritage Museum. Opening up on May 1st, you go on guided hikes that are 2 km long, or a driving tour of a 60 km through the archaeological sites.
- Want to explore some of the best canoeing in the world? That will be on the Churchill River. Go on a Churchill River and Wilderness Canoeing trip this Spring for an experience like no other.
- Have you ever tried to view the starry sky, only to have difficulties seeing from the light pollution? Well, this Spring, head to the Grasslands National Park Dark Sky Preserve to get a view of 527 sq km of the undisturbed night sky.
- Saskatchewan is home to a 1,900 sq km area of active sand dunes, grasses, and flora. You don’t need to travel very far to experience the phenomenon of a sand dune. The Great Sandhills Museum is open in mid-May that will give you detailed directions for your exploration.
- From the Trans Canada Trail, you can access the ‘Hidden’ Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. You can’t access them during wet conditions, so ensure when you go this Spring that the ground is dry.
- Enjoy an evening full of excitement and Ukranian entertainment. Vesna Festival on May 11, 2019.
Photo Credit: Bob Holtsman
- Another Spring destination to explore is the Effie Mattson Nature Walk and Archaeological Centre. You’ll get to see different species in the area, along with many different plants. The archaeological site is excellent for all those who love paleontology.
- Opening in the middle of May is the Narrow Hills Scenic Drive. It is a 19 km drive through the highest ridges of the Narrow Hills. You’ll get to see and experience the landscape that is 10,000 years old.
- Calling all fashion lovers! Watch raw passion and uncensored creativity come to life during the Saskatchewan Fashion Week. May 9 – 11, 2019
- From April 30 to May 5, Roxy Cinemas will be playing French-speaking movies from all around the world, all subtitled! Cinergie Festival.
- Savour the Southeast is the premier event of the spring in southeast Saskatchewan. Food and beverage vendors from across the province travel to Estevan to showcase their best products. May 4, 2019
- The Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site opens on May Long weekend for the family to enjoy. It is full of farm animals, and it provides the family with a chance to experience what prairie life was like in the 1900s.
- The Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon opens up mid-may. The park has rides that are fun for all ages, along with a replica modern-day freight train that takes you throughout the park.
- Lloydminster, the town that is in both Saskatchewan and Alberta has the Border City Petting Zoo that opens on May 15th. It has an African lion and camel for the kids to see. Plus, many areas where you can pet certain animals.
- Follow the adventures of Belle in a delightful family musical. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on May 22 – June 16, 2019.
- Don’t miss the Saskatoon Mini Maker Faire, an exciting family-friendly Show & Tell for the whole family from people who love to make, build, innovate and learn! May 25, 2019
- You won’t find many drive-in theatres anymore. However, there is still on in Carlyle, and the Prairie Dog Drive-In Theatre opens mid-May. Take the family to experience what it was like going to the movies years ago, along with a chance to win nightly door prizes.
- If the name isn’t enough to entice you to go check out this place, how about the fact that it used to be called Wedding Cake Hill? Chocolate Peak has white mud clay at the base of the hill. In 1930, a miner burned the coal on the hill, thinking it would make it easier to mine the clay. The coal burned for so long that it turned the hill into a chocolate colour.
- Only open for a few months starting in May, the Willow Island at the Wascana Centre in Regina is a beautiful, picturesque site. A pontoon boat transports people too and from the island.
- Open from May until Labour Day weekend is the Methye Portage Historic Trail. This is Northern Saskatchewan’s longest and most historic portage trail. It links the Churchill and Arctic watersheds. There is 20.5 km of trail to explore.
- Challenge yourself or friends to participate in the Saskatchewan Marathon on May 26, 2019.
- Saskatchewan’s Premier Scottish attraction, Saskatchewan Highland Gathering & Celtic Festival, is hosted yearly in Regina on May Long weekend. Celebrate Scottish culture with music, competitions, entertainment, vendors.
- Mosaic – A Festival of Cultures, is an annual three-day event which celebrates Regina’s diverse multicultural communities through food, music and dance. May 30 – June 1, 2019
- Enjoy children’s theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and more from around the world. With lots of hands-on arts and creative learning activities, the festival is fun for the whole family. Nutrien Children’s Festival on June 1 – 4, 2019
- Near the end of Spring, the Kinsmen Water Park in Prince Albert opens up for the warm months. It’s an excellent way to finish off an adventurous Spring before getting ready for a hot summer.
- Experience the thrills of the original extreme sport – chuckwagon racing…live at Prairieland Park! June 6 – 9, 2019
- Before it wraps up in June, visit the Regina Floral Conservatory this Spring. Explore the lush tropical environment, and learn about plants that you’ve likely never heard of before.
- Spring also means the beginning of markets filled with local foods, antiques, and souvenirs. The Grotto Gardens Country Market south of Maple Creek is full of everything you would get from a market, plus the chance to pick berries from their orchard farm.
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