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ALBERTA
SASKATCHEWAN
Île-à-la-
Crosse
La Ronge
Reindeer
Lake
MANITOBA
Saskatchewan Splendours
This varied itinerary enables you to explore the
richness of the flora and fauna of Saskatchewan’s
prairies as well as discovering the history and cities
of the province. Saskatchewan offers great
rewards to those that take the time to visit.
Prince Albert
National Park
Day 1
Drive from Calgary to Cypress Hills
Interprovincial Park on the
Alberta/Saskatchewan border.
Maple
Creek
Cypress Hills
Inter-Provincial
Park
Kyle
North
Battleford
Wanuskewin
Heritage Park
Lake
Diefenbaker
Swift
Current
Grasslands
National Park
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Watrous
Moose
Jaw
Big Muddy
Badlands
REGINA
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Explore the park, perhaps joining
an interpretive walk to discover the
unique ecological features.
Travel to Grasslands National Park
for a two night stay.
The day is yours to explore
Grasslands National Park, home to
many of the prairies’ endangered
species of flora and fauna.
Drive to Kyle for a three night stay
at La Reata ranch on the shores of
Lake Diefenbaker.
Days 6 - 7 Discover life on a traditional working
ranch, spending your time riding,
helping with ranch activities, looking
for wildlife or relaxing.
Regina
Moose Jaw
Day 8
Today you drive to Regina, the
home of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police.
Originally a tent village called ‘Pile o’ Bones’, the
bustling and friendly town of Regina was renamed
for Queen Victoria. The city’s modern central
business district is gleaming, modern and high-rise
but contrasts with a vast central park, set around
a lake. Regina is the original headquarters for the
North West Mounted Police, the precursor to
the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, affectionately
known as ‘Mounties’: the RCMP Centennial
Museum is fascinating and you can still see cadets
parade, with a ritual Sunset Retreat Ceremony
taking place on every Tuesday throughout the
summer months. The interpretive centre tells the
story of their creation to combat the lawlessness
of the west’s whiskey traders. Another highlight is
the Royal Saskatchewan Museum which focuses
on the local First Nations’ history.
LA REATA RANCH, KYLE
In rolling prairies reminiscent of an old western
film, La Reata Ranch lies in a landscape of open
range and canyons, broken by the sandy beaches
of Lake Diefenbaker. La Reata is a working cattle
ranch offering an authentic cowboy experience
from the saddle of a horse. Accommodation is in
charming western-style wooden cabins whilst all
meals, eaten together with the family, are included.
Beginners can have western riding lessons whilst
everyone will have the chance to learn how to
rope and work with cattle or try their first barrel
race. Whilst there is a lot to do every day, there is
always a good lunch break with coffee, beans and
sausages cooked over an open fire with time for
an afternoon snooze in the sun.
The quirky town of Moose Jaw was named after
the Cree word meaning ‘warm breeze’. It was a
major 19th century terminal for the Canadian
Pacific Railway and many downtown buildings date
from this era. In the 1920s, during prohibition, the
town was nicknamed ‘Little Chicago’ and used by
gangster Al Capone to smuggle alcohol into the
USA from a myriad of underground storage
tunnels. The same tunnels were also used by
wretched Chinese immigrants while they struggled
to raise enough money to become citizens. There
are more than thirty murals depicting the story of
Moose Jaw’s history dotted around the town
which makes for a great walking tour.
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Spend the day exploring
Saskatchewan’s capital city.
Head for Saskatoon, the province’s
largest city which is rich in
Canadian history.
A full day to explore Saskatoon, the
city where the wheat belt meets the
Canadian Shield.
Your tour concludes today
in Saskatoon.
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL
Our private tailor-made journeys offer
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and
accommodation shown are designed to give you a
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected
accommodation and season, please telephone us
to discuss your individual requirements.
The RCMP Sunset Ceremony
La Reata Ranch
A prairies grain processing plant
Saskatchewan: Canada
Telephone: 01993 838 700
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