Bison Live Cam Launched!
We’ve launched a stunning new Bison live cam, where you can see a flourishing herd of nearly 200 bison freely roam their native prairie.
Travel to Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada to view the largest indigenous land mammal in North America.
#ExploreSask Instagram Photo Contest
Are you on Instagram? If so, enter your great Saskatchewan shots in our “instacontest”. Starting May 24, 2013 we will be giving away Saskatchewan Hard to Spell. Easy to Draw. t-shirts to weekly winners!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Use the hastag #exploresask
2. Tag @TourismSask, here’s how to tag…
- Make sure your Instagram app is up to date
- When viewing the Instagram you want to tag, click on the “…” in the bottom right-hand corner
- Select “Add People”
- Tap photo
- Search for “tourismsask” & select
- Save
3. You’re entered to win!
Find us on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/tourismsask
**This is a summer-long contest so have fun and get tagging. Good luck!**
Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Saskatoon
June 21 - July 1, 2013
The countdown is on! In one month Colin James will hit the TD Mainstage and kickstart the Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. The likes of Metric, Ziggy Marley, City and Colour, Michael Franti and many more will hit the stage as the festival runs. To download an event program click here.
For tickets and further event information go to: www.saskjazz.com
Last-night’s sunset. #nofilter #christopherlake #campkinasao #sunset #saskatchewan #explorecanada (at Christopher Lake)
Canoeing #wascana with my outdoorsy girlfriend. #regina #saskatchewan #explorecanada #yqr #nature #outdoors #sky #canoe (at Wascana Park)
Beefalo…what’s a beefalo you say?
It’s a hybrid between a cow and a buffalo. If you want to see one first-hand the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo just happens to have one, a white one! They are integrating the beefalo into their bison herd.
Saskatchewan Summer Means Camping!
It’s time to start planning your summer in Saskatchewan. For many that includes camping. Spending time in the great outdoors is the highlight during any season in our province, but those long, warm summer days can’t be beat. To get you ready, here are links to some camping options:
Canada’s 10 Best Victoria Day Celebrations - # 8 Zip and Sip at Cypress Hills, Sask.
Sounds like the Cypress Hills Destination Area is the place to be this May long weekend! The Zip and Sip vacation package landed the #8 spot in Reader’s Digests’ “Canada’s 10 Best Victoria Day Celebrations”.
Tour Details:
Start the tour off by taking a leap, literally, and fly 40-feet above the ground on a zip line canopy tour with Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures. Once your adrenaline stops pumping make your way to Cypress Hills Vineyard & Winery to infuse your taste-buds with some local wine.
Book a tour now by visiting www.zipcypresshills.ca.
Im Western Development Museum Boomtown: sehr schön und detailliert gemacht, wie alle Museen, die wir bis jetzt in Kanada besichtigt haben! Man fühlt sich fast in die Zeit zurück versetzt… 👴 👵
Yorkton Sunset on Flickr.
Pioneer grain elevator, Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 2006
Glamping is the Latest Trend for Enjoying the Outdoors
Are you one of those people who enjoys the outdoors but you don’t entirely want to rough it? Well then, “glamping” (glamorous or luxury camping) might be the thing for you! While on a glamping holiday you can be sure of a few things:
There are a number of accommodation types that fit into the glamping category, including yurts and airstream trailers. Not only will you be sleeping in a comfy bed, but depending on the accommodation you may also have running water, indoor washrooms, electricity, fridges, stoves, and sometimes even air conditioning!
Canadian Trailblazer blogger Matt Long recently went glamping in Prince Albert National Park. Learn more about his experience here.
Yurts
Flora Bora, Emma Lake
Nesscore Ventures Rent-A-Yurt, Prince Albert National Park
Airstream Trailers & RVs
Retro RV Rentals, Christopher Lake
Otentik Tents (Ready-to-Camp Tents)
Prince Albert National Park
Find more Saskatchewan accommodation options here.
2013 Memorial Cup, Saskatoon
May 17 - 26, 2013
The four teams competing for the 2013 Mastercard Memorial Cup in Saskatoon have been decided.
The Halifax Mooseheads will represent the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The Portland Winterhawks won the Western Hockey League championship in their third consecutive trip to the WHL finals.
The London Knights took the Ontario Hockey League championship. And the home town Saskatoon Blades will be well-rested when they take to the ice this Friday for their first game since March 22.
The Mastercard Memorial Cup is more than just a hockey tournament, with lots of other associated activities to enjoy:
Ooooooo Manitou! @manitousprings1 #exploresask #explorecanada (at Manitou Beach)
Saskatchewan Fashion Week is now on in Regina! This important event fosters creativity and features amazing Saskatchewan talent including 22 Fresh, Hillberg & Berk, Seed Sustainable Style, The Unified Theory, Riley Lawson, and so many more.
Alex and I were lucky enough to attend the show last night, and WOW, was it fun! I don’t consider myself much of a fashionista, but seeing all the beautiful clothing and jewelry strut down the runway is truly inspiring. We have amazing people in the province doing wonderful things.
If you can’t make it to Regina this weekend, the Saskatoon Fashion and Design Festival takes place May 30 - June 2. If you can, I encourage you to attend one of these events and support local designers!
Carla
