There are numerous heritages and cultural attractions in the province of Saskatchewan. Museums, dinosaur digs, aboriginal cultural and heritage sites, art galleries, professional sport venues, spas, handcraft, antique and tea shops, agricultural tours, theatre and archaeological sites comprise over 600 varied Saskatchewan institutions.

There are two national parks located in the province of Saskatchewan: Grasslands National Park, Prince Albert National Park. There are also four National Historic Sites operated by Parks Canada in Saskatchewan including Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Battleford National Historic Site and Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. There are 37 provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, natural areas and a Heritage rangeland are also protected on a provincial level.

Saskatchewan also has two major cities, Regina and Saskatoon. Regina is home to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Academy at Depot Division where visitors can view the Sergeant Major's Parade held weekdays and the seasonal Sunset Retreat Ceremonies. Regina is also home to the RCMP Heritage Centre which opened in 2007.

Cities

Saskatoon

Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city, with a population of 260,600 in the census metropolitan area.[1] It is located on the Trans-Canada's Yellowhead Highway #16 and is centrally located within the province. According to estimated figures by Tourism Saskatchewan, tourism in Saskatoon is worth over $500 million. This accounts for close to one-third of the $1.6 billion in travel expenditures throughout Saskatchewan.

Regina

Regina is Saskatchewan's second largest city, with a population of 236,481 in the census metropolitan area.[2] It is also the capital of Saskatchewan. Regina is the hub for business and tourism in southern Saskatchewan. Regina has a rich culture in music, theatre and dance, supported by the University of Regina.

Museums

National and provincial parks

Regional Parks

Showing Palliser Park cabin development

Railway

Significant events in Saskatchewan tourism

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Saskatoon". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Regina". 2016 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Addison Sod House Archived 2007-03-08 at the Wayback Machine - RM of Oakdale 320
  4. ^ Ancient Echoes Interpretive Center - Herschel, Saskatchewan
  5. ^ Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum - RM Baildon No. 131
  6. ^ Diefenbaker House
  7. ^ Mendel Art Gallery - City Park, Saskatoon
  8. ^ "Outlook & District Heritage Museum & Gallery". Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
  9. ^ Saskatchewan Western Development Museum
  10. ^ T-Rex Interpretive Centre - Eastend, Saskatchewan
  11. ^ CPAWS SK – Athabasca Sand Dunes Archived 2011-11-29 at the Wayback Machine