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#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, SaskatoonJune 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

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

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.

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.

Campsite at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park Boat cruise in Prince Albert National Park Beach day at Wakaw Regional Park

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:

  • National Parks - Saskatchewan has two national parks: Prince Albert National Park of Canada, in the north central region of the province, and Grasslands National Park of Canada in the southwest.
  • Provincial Parks - Saskatchewan has 34 provincial parks (soon to be 35) in four categories: wilderness, recreational, natural environment and historic parks. Each park showcases specific natural features and offers a range of recreation and education opportunities.
  • Regional Parks - Regional parks are an inexpensive, fun-filled way to enjoy the great outdoors and Saskatchewan is home to nearly 100 of them. Each was designed, developed, and built by local communities. They not only reflect the strong community pride, they also provide many recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
  • Municipal & Private - Small, comfortable parks and campgrounds abound in and around Saskatchewan communities and are very convenient options when traveling through the province. 

 

Zipping through the trees with Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Doing a wine tasting with Cypress Hills Vineyard & Winery

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.

Retro RV - Shasta trailer Shasta trailer inside Shasta trailer kitchen Flora Bora Forest Lodging - outside of yurt Yurt bedroon Yurt kitchen

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: 

  1. You won’t have to worry about finding the perfect terrain to pitch a tent.
  2. You won’t have to get up in the middle of the night to patch a leak.
  3. You might find it difficult to go back to primitive camping.

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.  

The Mooseheads Q championship capped a 3-year rebuilding program which began after the team missed the playoffs two years in a row. The Winterhawks defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings, who won last year when the same two teams met. The London Knights scored with 0.01 second left in game seven of the Ontario Hockey League championship, defeating the Barrie Colts. The Blades face the London to kick off the Memorial Cup on Friday, May 17.

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:

  • May 16 at 11:30am - The Memorial Cup Arrival Ceremony takes place at the Vimy Memorial at Kiwanis Park.
  • May 25 at 2:30pm - The Canadian Hockey League Awards Showcase  at Persephone Theatre.
  • Daily - The PotashCorp FanFest happens at the Saskatoon Training Centre (230 Marquis Drive), just 10-minutes from the arena or accessible via free shuttle from the arena. Access to PotashCorp FanFest is free with game tickets. The exceptions are the Rocky Night in Canada Cabarets which require separate tickets available through Ticketmaster.
  • Single game tickets are now available: http://www.mastercardmemorialcup.ca/page/tickets

The tent in downtown Regina was transformed into a beautiful runway. Not a bad seat in the house! The SWAG lounge had a photo wall, Redken stylists, the designers selling their product, and, of course, a bar! Everyone was having a great time. Alex and I giving our best Zoolander impression. I think Alex has it nailed...me, not so much.

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