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Archive: Saskatchewan Cool Facts

Athbasca Sand Dunes

The Athabasca Sand Dunes are the most northerly active dunes in the world – the moving monsters are 30 metres (98 ft) high

Paper Clip House / Kyle MacDonald

Kyle MacDonald traded a red paper clip and wound up with a house

Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area

North America’s oldest bird sanctuary is just two hours from Regina

Tommy Douglas

Tommy Douglas, grandfather of actor Kiefer Sutherland, brought us universal healthcare

Tipi Rings Grasslands National Park © Lucy Izon

In Grasslands National Park There are about 12,000 ancient Tipi Rings – and you can stay in a Tipi at the edge of the West Block

Canuck Saskatchewan by Hero122 at en.wikipedia

No kidding, there really is a place in Saskatchewan called Canuck

Climax Sign © Lucy Izon

Here’s how you get to Climax: You take Hwy 18 just 12.5 km past Canuck…

Saskatchewan church has stained glass windows that are said to pre-date Oliver Cromwell

Moosejaw Tunnels

The Moose Jaw Tunnels in Saskatchewan – Al Capone’s Hangout?

Grasslands National Park

In Saskatchewan’s Grasslands National Park You Can Easily Find Fossils 65 Million Years Old

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