Saskatchewan has so much to offer residents and visitors regarding outdoor adventures. Between hiking trails, picnic areas, and places to jump out of a plane, this province is full of activities that could give you the experience of a lifetime.
As you plan your next journey, here is a list of 50 outdoor adventures in Saskatchewan to add to your list.
Canoe Churchill River
The Churchill River is unique. Multiple rapids and falls joined together by lakes create this beautiful river that is full of excitement. Churchill River Canoe Outfitters offers canoe trips that are catered to novice paddlers as well as experienced ones. Canoe Churchill River
Stand Up Paddleboard
Learn how to stand up paddleboard on the Briarwood Pond in Saskatoon. You’ll be taught different techniques that will get you ready to take on bigger waters. Stand up paddleboarding can go from calm and relaxing to exciting and exhilarating very quickly. Stand Up Paddleboard
Skydive
Have you experience the moment when you open up a plane door, take a deep breath, and leap out of the door? If that sounds exhilarating, then skydiving is your next adventure. As you travel through the sky, take in the beautiful scenery of the fields below. Skydive
Canoe South Saskatchewan River
If you are looking for an outdoor adventure that is more for beginners, this trip is for you. You’ll be guided on a two day, one-night canoe trip as you maneuver your way through the moderate currents of the river. Have good shoes along as there will be a bit of hiking involved as well. Canoe South Saskatchewan River
Motocross
Grab your dirt bikes and hit the trails in Regina. The non-profit organization keeps trails ready for riders at every level. Your next outdoor adventure could be filled with the adrenaline of going fast on a dirt track. Motocross
Zip Line
Experience the world as you zip through the air. Zip lining is a unique adventure for thrill seekers who love the outdoors. You can zoom through the Cypress Hills or the Boreal Forest new Waskesiu Lake. Zip Line
Blue Mountain Summer Adventures
A place that offers winter and summer activities is going to be an adventure destination you need to have on your list. In the summertime, Blue Mountain offers paintball games, wall climbing, archery, and so much more. Blue Mountain Summer Adventures
Go Hiking
Saskatchewan offers diverse terrain and from the north part of the province to the south, the landscape shifts and changes. You will be shocked at the dense forests, sheer rock faces, towering buttes and sand dunes that await your exploration. Hiking
Prairie Paragliding
Experience the feeling of flying with Prairie Paragliding. In this free flight form, piolots use parachute-like wings to glide and use the lift from the wind to stay airborne. Paragliding is offered in Blackstrap Provincial Park. Prairie Paragliding
Wakamaw Valley Park
The Wakamaw Valley Park was created in 1981 to help sustain Moose Jaw’s river valley. This park is excellent for walking adventures to explore Mother Nature and everything around. If you need more time to explore, you can camp in the park campground. Wakamaw Valley Park
Dakota Dunes Golf Links
Take on Saskatchewan’s number one ranked public golf course, the Dakota Dunes Golf Links. This golf course is south of Saskatoon on the lands of the historical Whitecap Dakota First Nation. You’ll tee off in the natural sand dune formations with a breathtaking view. Dakota Dunes Golf Links
Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park
Spend a weekend out at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park. Between the campground, the beach, and a variety of hiking trails, there are many activities to do that will make this park your next adventure each year. This park has one of the top beaches in Canada. Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park
Nutrien Playland
The Nutrien Playland is in Saskatoon at the Kinsmen Park. Since reopening in 2015, this park gives the family a chance to experience fair-like attractions, without having to wait for the fair itself to come through town. Take the family on an outdoor adventure through the Playland and see what type of rides this park offers. Nutrien Playland
Little Manitou Lake
Saskatchewan houses a unique lake that is worth experience. In fact, the lake is so unique that it is only one of three bodies of water like it on the planet! Little Manitou Lake is a saltwater lake with five times the concentration of salt compared to the ocean. So, when you go for a swim, you will float on the water. Little Manitou Lake
The Great Sandhills
Did you know that the flat province of Saskatchewan has sand dunes? Near the town of Sceptre, the Great Sandhills are actually the second largest sand dunes in the province. The Great Sandhills covers roughly 1,900 square kilometres of land and being up to 20 metres high. The Great Sandhills
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park
The Athabasca Sand Dunes stretches for about 100 kilometres along the south shore of Lake Athabasca. This is the largest active sand surface in Canada. Parts of the Athabasca Sand Dunes are about 30 metres high. Both sand dunes are worth adding to your next outdoor adventure. Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park
Visit Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site
Spend the day touring around Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. Near northeast of Regina, the homestead is actually a historic working farm. While there, you will get to experience what life was like on the prairies in the 1900s.
Tour Cypress Hills
Your next adventure needs to include one of the most beautiful places in the province, Cypress Hills. You wouldn’t realize you are still in Saskatchewan with hills that are over 4,000 feet high in Saskatchewan. Cypress Hills also extends into Alberta. Tour Cypress Hills
Beaver Creek Conservation Area
Just outside of Saskatoon is the Beaver Creek Conservation Area (BCCA). Since 1979, the BCCA has been named a watchable wildlife site. You will come across an abundance of beavers, hence the name of the area, that play an essential role in keeping the ecosystem functioning. Beaver Creek Conservation Area
Drive-In Movie Theatre
Plan an evening adventure to one of the four drive-in movie theatres in the province – Manitou Beach, Clearwater, Wolseley, and Pilot Butte. Take on a unique experience of watching the film while lying on the hood of your car, just like in the olden days.
Grasslands National Park
In the southern part of the province, along the Montana border is the Grasslands National Park. This park protects one of the few undisturbed shortgrass prairie grassland areas in the country. Your adventure in this park could include hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping. Grasslands National Park
Crickle Creek
Here is another family adventure everyone will love. In Saskatoon at Crickle Creek, the family can enjoy mini golf, par three golf course, picnic areas, and Canada’s highest inflatable waterslide, standing 50 feet high. Crickle Creek
Youth Farm Corn Maze
There is something about summertime and corn mazes that go hand-in-hand. Take your next summer adventure to the Youth Farm Corn Maze located near the town of Rosthern. Not only are there two entertaining corn mazes, but there is also barrel trains, climbing walls, and wagon rides. Youth Farm Corn Maze
The Willows Golf Course
Take on one of Saskatchewan’s premier golf courses at The Willows Golf Course. This 27 hole course is a nationally recognized course, filled with challenge and beauty. The Willows Golf Course
Waskesiu Lake
Take your adventure to Waskesiu Lake, a popular destination in the province for people to visit. This lake has everything you need for a fun time, including golfing, swimming, beaches, boating, and camping. Waskesiu Lake
Moose Mountain Provincial Park
Take an adventure through Moose Mountain Provincial Park, one of Saskatchewan’s first provincial parks. There are tons of activities to do in the area to keep you busy for a full weekend. Between hiking trails, Kenosee Lake, camping, and much more, you will want to come back every summer. Moose Mountain Provincial Park
Balloon Ride
Saskatoon offers balloon rides to take you high into the sky. These balloon rides are like a dream come true as you drift into the atmosphere. You will get an incredible view of the land below that is unlike no other. Balloon Ride
Battlefords Provincial Park
If you are looking for an adventure to immerse yourself in the great outdoors fully, the Battlefords Provincial Park is for you. Between the camping, beaches, picnic areas, and amazing fishing, this provincial park destination will be a yearly adventure. Battlefords Provincial Park
Elbow Trail
For your next hiking adventure, take on the Elbow Trail. This 6 km long trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail (The Great Trail) and goes along the shoreline of Lake Diefenbaker. In the summer, this trail is open for hikers, joggers, and bikers. Elbow Trail
Regina Beach Recreation Site
One of Saskatchewan’s most popular beaches, the Regina Beach Recreation Site is along the shores of Last Mountain Lake. There are lots to do here, including swimming, relaxing on the beach, and taking on the volleyball courts. Regina Beach Recreation Site
Moose Jaw River and Adventure Tour
Experience the challenging but exciting adventure of canoeing the Mighty Moose Jaw River. Located in the Wakamaw Valley (“River of Turns”), this river flows through southern Saskatchewan, passing through Moose Jaw before making its way to the Hudson Bay. Moose Jaw River and Adventure Tour
Fleury’s Frontier Adventures
Take on a horseback riding adventure at Fleury’s Frontier Adventures. Located near Kipabiskau, Fleury’s is a family-run business who takes their clients on a memorable horseback tour. The frontier has over 1000 acres of ranch, forest, and lake land to ride on. Fleury’s Frontier Adventures
Wascana Trails
The Wascana Valley Nature Recreation Site has around 15 km of trails for those at every level of hiking. The area is also great for mountain biking, running, and birdwatching. Wascana Trails
Disc Golf
Have you heard of disc golf? Imagine golfing on a smaller scale, but this time you throw discs (similar to a Frisbee). At Diefenbaker Park in Saskatoon, there is an 18-hole disc golf course that is much fun for all ages. Disc Golf
Big Buffalo Beach
You typically don’t think of white sand when talking about Saskatchewan beaches. However, at Big Buffalo Beach, white sand is all there is. This beach stretches across 10 km of the Peter Pond Lake shoreline. Big Buffalo Beach
La Roche Percee Provincial Historic Site
See unusual rock formations eroded by wind and water. Go along the 1 km trail alongside the structures to a series of caves. La Roche Percee Provincial Historic Site
Pasquia Regional Park
In the town of Arborfield is the Pasquia Regional Park. This park is filled with nonstop activity that will be your next exciting adventure. There is a 9-hole golf course, mini golf, a Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, and lots of trails in the area that are perfect for hiking. Pasquia Regional Park
Squirrely Putt & Play
All though it says Putt & Play in the name, Squirrely Putt & Play is more than that. Located in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park near Moose Jaw, Squirrely holds much more summer activities that make this adventure worthwhile. Rent a kayak or paddle boats to float on the water and fish the day away. Squirrely Putt & Play
Clearwater River Provincial Park
Clearwater River Provincial Park is for those who love canoe adventures. If you are looking for an area that will challenge your canoeing skills, make this park your next destination. There is also camping available, as well as areas for birdwatching and fishing. Clearwater River Provincial Park
Pure Passion Outfitting
For those who are looking for a hunting adventure, check out Pure Passion Outfitting. There is a six-day bear hunt along the bank of the Saskatchewan River (fishing included). You can go on a six-day whitetail deer hunting trip, as well as guided fishing trips. Pure Passion Outfitting
Chinook Parkway
In the city of Swift Current lies the Chinook Parkway, over 20 km over trails. Whether you are biking, walking, or going for a jog, the trail will take you along the Swift Current Creek for a breathtaking adventure. Chinook Parkway
Merill Dunes
Merill Dunes Adventure will be exactly what you need for an adrenaline packed adventure. Head on out for some 68 calibre Paintball, or 50 calibre Paintball for something softer. Don’t like paintball? They have an outdoor laser tag course too. Merill Dunes
Mainprize Regional Park
Mainprize Park is a common destination for residents of Saskatchewan to visit. Between the 18-hole golf course, a variety of fishing places, as well as camping to relax, Mainprize Regional Park is considered a little piece of outdoor paradise. Mainprize Regional Park
Prairie Lily
Spend your next adventure relaxing on a cruise with Prairie Lily located in Saskatoon. There is a variety of cruises to suit your needs, including sightseeing tours, brunch, and dinner cruises. Prairie River Cruises
Christopher Lake Nature Area
Only 2.5 km away from the Village of Christopher Lake, the Christopher Lake Nature Area is a place for hiking and birdwatching. There are three different trails for self-guided hikes that equal a total of 3 km. As you travel the trails, there are benches and maps available to give you a better understanding of the area. Christopher Lake Nature Area
Lakeside Marina
At Lake Diefenbaker, one of the most well-known lakes in the province is the Lakeside Marina. This is the largest full-service marina on the lake to service all your water needs. Rent different types of boats to travel the water. Take a day for a fishing adventure out on the lake. Lakeside Marina
Nipekamew Sand Cliffs
White cliffs and pillars that reach as high as 23 m can be seen rising on the banks of the narrow Nipekamew River. Here, you can find a most unusual extremely fragile landscape. These were formed when the sediments deposited over 120 million years ago were eroded and later exposed by the river. You can hike a 1.5 km primitive trail which leads to an opening on the Nipekamew River from where the cliffs can be observed from across the river. Nipekamew Sand Cliffs
Chief Whitecap Waterway
Plan a self-guided canoeing trip with Chief Whitecap Waterway, part of the Trans Canada Trail. There is over 100 km of water for canoers to experience, going at your own pace. Start at Gardiner Damn and finish in Saskatoon. Chief Whitecap Waterway
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Near the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border is Duck Mountain Provincial Park. This park is loved by many because of the lakes, boreal forest, and the rolling hills. You can take a backpacking adventure through the wilderness, or stay at the campground. The Trans Canada Trail comes through this park, making it a great hiking destination. Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Beaver Creek Ranch and Horse Centre
Plan your next adventure to resemble that of a rancher or cowboy at the Beaver Creek Ranch and Horse Centre. This adventure can be as unique as you want it to be – experience riding horseback or plan a group development adventure. Whatever you plan, it is sure to be an exciting and eventful adventure. Beaver Creek Ranch and Horse Centre
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