Weekly Goose 132 (Sask)

August 16, 2023

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Did you know? People often think of Saskatchewan as being totally flat, but it’s actually home to badlands, sand dunes, boreal forests, and lots of water. In fact, there are more than 100,000 lakes, rivers, and streams, representing some of the most abundant fresh resources in North America. The largest lake is Lake Athabasca, covering an area of 7,935 square kilometres.

If you haven’t been to Saskatchewan yet, we highly recommend it, especially if you’re interested in outdoor adventure. We’ve become yearly visitors to the prairie province and although we’ve seen a lot, there’s still so much more to discover.

So, without further ado, enjoy the 132nd edition of the Weekly Goose, featuring travel guides and videos about Saskatchewan!

Happy travels!

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Travel Videos

From Regina and Saskatoon to Prince Albert and Grasslands National Park, these videos will help you plan what to do on your next Saskadventure!

Travel Guides

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Four Saskatchewan Sand Dunes You Must Visit

If you're looking for Saskatchewan sand dunes, you've come to the right place. From north to south, these are spectacular places to visit.

www.mustdocanada.com/saskatchewan-sand-dunes

32 of the Best Things to Do in Saskatchewan

Looking for the best things to do in Saskatchewan? From Grasslands National Park to Saskatoon, we've got you covered!

www.mustdocanada.com/best-things-to-do-in-saskatchewan

The BEST Things To Do in Regina, Saskatchewan

As Saskatchewan's capital city, there are lots of things to do in Regina, so we'll fill you in on what to do, where to stay, and more.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-regina-saskatchewan

21 Awesome Things To Do in Saskatoon

Looking for things to do in Saskatoon? In this travel guide, we'll help you plan the best trip with what to do, where to eat, and more!

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-saskatoon

Exploring Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan

Having travelled across all of Canada, we've seen a lot of impressive national parks. From hiking mountains in Banff National Park to walking on the Earth's mantle in Gros Morne National Park, there are so

www.mustdocanada.com/exploring-grasslands-national-park-saskatchewan

Beaver Bites

  • Love em or hate em, Alberta’s Nickleback is one of the biggest rock groups in the world. However, it looks like their little hometown of Hanna is removing its “welcome sign”, citing the dangers of fans pulling beside the highway to take photos.

  • Move over Niagara Falls, Ontario is all about Alpacas now. Okay, not really, but they are becoming quite popular. In fact, there are now 60 Alpaca farms in Ontario as people flock to the countryside to hang out with these odd but cute-looking animals.

  • Canada lacks the warm waters and colourful coral that many scuba divers seek in places like Asia and the Caribbean, but we are home to some of the best cold-water diving in the world thanks to big animals, clear lakes, and shipwrecks, just to name a few. In fact, seven shipwrecks dating back to the 1800s were just discovered in Québec alone.

  • Speaking of sealife, a fossil belonging to the world’s oldest jellyfish, was discovered this week in BC. The ancient jellyfish’s shape resembles the modern-day deadly box jelly and is approximately 500 million years old.

  • Winnipeg is home to yet another amazing attraction after opening its doors last winter. The Leaf, the long-awaited new horticultural attraction at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park, is a tropical biome that features a six-storey indoor waterfall and many gardens. Like the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, it’s also an architectural gem and another great reason to visit Canada’s “centre”.

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