Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer

Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 05, 2020 Shared facilities including showers, laundry, and cookhouses, along with recreational facilities such as beach access, picnic areas and playgrounds will remain closed. Camping will look a little different this summer as Saskatchewan continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. With the first phase of the province’s reopen plan… Continue reading Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer

Campers can start making reservations on May 4

Source: CTVNewsRegina.ca Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 25, 2020 Campers can start making reservations on May 4, as campgrounds were included in the first of the five ‘reopening’ phases. REGINA — Saskatchewan campsites will be available for bookings starting on May 4, for camping start dates on June 1. The opening of campsites was announced as part… Continue reading Campers can start making reservations on May 4

Saskatchewan farming couple turn grain bins into rentable cabins

Source: Ceilidh Millar, Global News, June 21, 2019  A retired farming couple in Saskatchewan has spent the last two years converting their grain bins into rentable cabins. The official start to summer means provincial parks, cottages, and campgrounds across Saskatchewan will soon be booking up for the season. However, a growing number of Canadians are… Continue reading Saskatchewan farming couple turn grain bins into rentable cabins

Provincial Park Campgrounds Open Today!

Camping Season is Finally Here Saskatchewan Provincial Park campgrounds officially open for the 2019 season on Thursday, May 16. “Opening weekend for provincial park campgrounds is always an exciting time for us,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said.  “This year we are encouraging campers to get out to the parks early to make… Continue reading Provincial Park Campgrounds Open Today!

Cannabis, alcohol banned for 1st weekend of camping at Sask. provincial parks

Source: CBC News, May 14, 2019 Lovers of the outdoors rejoice — camping season is here. But don’t party too hard. Victoria Day long weekend marks the start of the camping season in Saskatchewan provincial parks. During the Victoria Day long weekend, an alcohol ban is in place at provincial parks and recreation sites due to concerns… Continue reading Cannabis, alcohol banned for 1st weekend of camping at Sask. provincial parks

Provincial Parks Open for Autumn

Die-hard and moderate campers alike can still pull the RV and boat out to over 20 Provincial parks this month, as fall camping allows folks to enjoy the crisp autumn air in their home away from home. “September may be here but there’s still plenty of time to get out and enjoy our parks,” Parks,… Continue reading Provincial Parks Open for Autumn

Provincial Parks Open This Week

Provincial Parks are opening this week, just in time for May long weekend camping. A scarce few days before Victoria Day, Provincial Parks across Saskatchewan are opening on May 17. “Camping is a summertime staple here in Saskatchewan,” Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said in a recent media release. “This weekend marks the… Continue reading Provincial Parks Open This Week

Sask. outdoor campers brave chilly prairie temps

Source: CBC News, January 15, 2018  Participants slept and cooked outside A group of chilly campers braved the winter elements this weekend. Learn To Winter Camp with SaskOutdoors was held this weekend in Lumsden at the Living Skies Retreat and Conference Centre, about 30 kilometres northwest of Regina. Read full article here…. Image Source: Living Skies Retreat… Continue reading Sask. outdoor campers brave chilly prairie temps

Campers Encouraged to Apply Now for Seasonal Campsites

Despite the chilly winter weather still clutching Saskatchewan in its grip, the Government of Saskatchewan is already preparing for the rush of campsite bookings for 2018. “Saskatchewan’s provincial parks offer outdoor fun and relaxation,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky in a press release. “These provincial treasures contribute to the enviable quality of… Continue reading Campers Encouraged to Apply Now for Seasonal Campsites

Luxurious Glamping Structures Pack Up Entirely

By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, August 22, 2016  These “tents” resemble substantial mountain retreats, but they’re designed to move around. No foundation, no utilities, no problem. The luxurious outdoor structures produced by the Autonomous Tent Company don’t require any of that to create an outdoorsy home away from home in the mountains. The Autonomous Tent Company’s home-sized “tents” come in two… Continue reading Luxurious Glamping Structures Pack Up Entirely