Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatchewan is a prairie province with a long heritage of native Canadians. Different tribes, such as Algonquin, Cree and many others, have called this flat land of wheat fields and farms home. Creative artists have often used Saskatchewan towns as the backdrops to their stories, such as Canadian produced shows Corner Gas and Little Mosque on the Prairie. Both its major cities - Regina and Saskatoon - have cultural centers with a wide range of museums, theatre, music, fine arts, dance and more.
Facts
- Population - Total (2010) 1,049,701
- Official Flower - Western Red Lily
- Official Tree - Paper Birch
- Official Bird - Sharp-tailed Grouse
- Largest city - Saskatoon
- Capital city - Regina
- Professional Sports Teams: Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)
Things to See
- Regina - tour the province's capital
- Saskatoon - visit a museum, go shopping or simply grab a cappuccino and head out to the city trails
- First Nations & the Métis - explore and learn about these communities
- The Great Sandhills - a unique area of sand dunes in the Chinook area of Saskatchewan