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Winter Camping Officially Launches in Sask Parks

Online reservations are now available for winter camping at Buffalo Pound, Cypress Hills, Duck Mountain, Echo Valley, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain and Pike Lake Provincial Parks.   “We are pleased to offer online winter camping reservations in Sask Parks for the first time ever,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “We know… Continue reading Winter Camping Officially Launches in Sask Parks

Camping Season Continues In Sask Parks

Campsites are available in nearly all Saskatchewan Provincial Parks until September 30, with most services and amenities available. Campsites can be reserved online at https://parks.saskatchewan.ca. “September can be one of the most beautiful and relaxing times of the year to camp in our parks,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “It is the… Continue reading Camping Season Continues In Sask Parks

Remember to be Bear Aware When Outdoors

Although it is still summer, bears in the province are already planning for winter.  They are currently fattening up for hibernation – a phase called hyperphagia – by eating for up to 20 hours per day.  “During this time of year, it is not unusual for bears to consume 20,000 calories per day,” Ministry of… Continue reading Remember to be Bear Aware When Outdoors

Be “Bear Aware” This Camping Season

Camping season is here, meaning it is as important as ever to be bear aware while enjoying the great outdoors –this means keeping campsites and other areas free of attractants. Many of Saskatchewan’s parks and campgrounds are in bear country and bears have been known to wander through on occasion. Proper food storage, cooking methods… Continue reading Be “Bear Aware” This Camping Season

Provincial Park Businesses Bring in Exciting New Experiences

Businesses operating in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are going to busy as new and unique offerings are springing up across the province. “Our provincial park businesses really take the visitor experience to the next level,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “We are thrilled to offer new businesses this year that will provide an… Continue reading Provincial Park Businesses Bring in Exciting New Experiences

New Sask. Campsite Reservation Website Introduced

Source: Kelly Skjerven, globalnews.ca, April 03, 2021 Queuing 20 mins early to book your spot will no longer be necessary on the new Saskatchewan provincial parks website. A new reservation website for provincial parks in Saskatchewan will soon be available for prospective campers to browse and create an account before the 2021 campsite reservation launch starting… Continue reading New Sask. Campsite Reservation Website Introduced

Alberta Parks Issue Reminder Reselling Campsites Is Not Allowed

Largely due to the uncertainty of travel, camping has become the “go-to” summer plan for most Canadians. March 4th was the opening day for Alberta camping online reservations and as of 4 p.m. Thursday, there were 21,398 reservations made, which is 10,801 more than opening day March 2020 — an increase of more than 100… Continue reading Alberta Parks Issue Reminder Reselling Campsites Is Not Allowed

Alberta’s Provincial Park Camping Reservations Begin March 4

Source: David Lao, gloablnews.ca, February 21, 2021 Last May, on the opening day of campground reservations, nearly 32,000 individual campsite reservations were processed by the lunch hour. It’s a sign that summer is just around the corner (one can hope). Alberta Parks is set to open its online camping reservation system for the 2021 season… Continue reading Alberta’s Provincial Park Camping Reservations Begin March 4

Campgrounds Loosen Restrictions in Time for the Weekend

By Mallorie Rast With the sunny days and warmer nights, camping and the beach are on everyone’s mind. This weekend, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are opening to the maximum allowed for the 2020 camping season. “After slowly and carefully opening the parks in May and campgrounds in June, we are excited to offer more campsite availability,”… Continue reading Campgrounds Loosen Restrictions in Time for the Weekend