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![]() Rendez-vous CanadaOn March 18th, the booking system for RVC Appointments will open. Ask for your personal appointments with our partners from Saskatchewan: Adventure Destinations InternationalAdventure Destinations International (ADI), known as an operator for outdoor programs such as fishing and canoeing trips, also manages several remote accommodations in northern Saskatchewan, including Thompson's Resort in Missinipe in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. It’s an ideal base for excursions by boat or float plane, as well as side trips to Twin Falls Lodge or visits to ADI's Outpost Camps. In addition to guided programs, fishing and pontoon boats, canoes, kayaks and glamping kits are available for rent. Champêtre CountyAbout 30 minutes east of Saskatoon, Champêtre County takes you back to the Wild West! The family-run resort is a rustic event location, restaurant and accommodation at the same time and offers its guests fun experiences from the Saskatchewan of early settlers and cowboys. In their guest rooms, bunkhouses and at Eaton’s House, Champêtre County can accommodate up to 32 guests. All overnight guests can choose from the meals or activities offered. Champêtre County also offers a campground with 20 RV sites, many with electricity. Dakota Dunes ResortJust outside Saskatoon, on traditional Whitecap Dakota land, Dakota Dunes Resort provides an authentic Indigenous experience. Its wood-paneled exterior and angled window frames evoke the traditional tipi, paying tribute to Indigenous heritage. The full-service resort features 155 modernly designed rooms with gorgeous views of the scenic South Saskatchewan River landscape, an indoor pool complete with fitness area, and an excellent restaurant with farm-to-table concept. Dakota Dunes Resort offers guests a wealth of outdoor activities in all seasons, as well as traditional Dakota programs such as storytelling, dance performances, bannock at the campfire or workshops for reconciliation. Discover SaskatoonAs Saskatchewan's largest city, Saskatoon not only boasts a scenic skyline and amazing sights, but also a vibrant arts and music scene. Whether you're a fan of outdoor activities, (urban) history or culinary delights, there's something for everyone! Apart from Wanuskewin Heritage Park, an Indigenous site outside the city, Remai Modern is one of Saskatoon’s cultural highlights. The art gallery is considered the most innovative contemporary art museum in North America. Lloyd Lake LodgeLocated in Saskatchewan’s Northwest, just north of Clearwater River Provincial Park on the shores of beautiful Lloyd Lake, this fly-in fishing lodge has six cabins, each accommodating 2 to 6 guests. A maximum of 12 guests are on site at the same time. Lloyd Lake is known for its great fishing. The daily shore lunches are legendary, when freshly caught fish is prepared on the lake shore around a campfire. In the evenings, guests are spoiled by tasty dinners, lovingly cooked from fresh ingredients and served in style. The lodge’s multi-day fishing packages include transfers from/to Fort McMurray (AB) on turboprop aircraft, accommodation, fishing trips by boat with guides and all meals. Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral SpaIn idyllic location on Little Manitou Lake, southeast of Saskatoon, lies Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa. The lake is fed by mineral springs that have a unique concentration of minerals, comparable to those of the Dead Sea in Israel, and the water makes any swimmer unsinkable. The hotel has rooms and suites of various sizes, some with lake views or kitchenette. The attached Spa is European style and was awarded many times by Spas of America's annual North American rankings. RCMP Heritage CentreCanada's only basic training academy for the next generation of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers is located in Regina. Visitors can take a guided tour of the training camp during the summer months or delve into the history of the Mounties at the adjacent RCMP Heritage Centre. Remai ModernRemai Modern enjoys a prominent location on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River and has been an integral part of Saskatoon's city skyline since it opened in 2017. In addition to regularly changing traveling exhibitions, it houses the more than 7,700 exhibits from the Mendel Art Gallery and the world's most extensive collection of linocut prints and ceramic works by Pablo Picasso. Temple Gardens Hotel & SpaIn the historic city centre of Moose Jaw, Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa features 181 spacious guest rooms and luxury suites, a great restaurant, a fitness centre as well as world-renowned natural geothermal mineral pools. Sun Tree Spa is one of only 21 spas in Canada to receive the Quality Assurance seal of approval from Leading Spas of Canada and offers not only a full range of healing spa treatments, but also gentle water yoga programs. The Tunnels of Moose JawIn the small town of Moose Jaw, located along Trans Canada Highway, visitors can travel back in time on interactive tours through the catacombs and corridors under the city streets in the famous Tunnels of Moose Jaw. The gangster feeling of the 1920s comes alive on the Chicago Connection tour. It tells the story of Al Capone who is said to have been engaged in excessive alcohol smuggling during the Prohibition era in Moose Jaw. Other tours are The Passage to Fortune, telling the story of early Chinese immigrants to Canada, and Bunker 24, catapulting visitors to the year 1958 and the Cold War era. All tours take about 50 minutes and can be booked online. Wanuskewin Heritage ParkFor more than 6,400 years, Indigenous peoples of the Northern Plains gathered at Wanuskewin Heritage Park to hunt bison. The park located along the South Saskatchewan River north of Saskatoon is Canada’s longest operating archaeological site, a National Historic Site, and awaiting designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors learn about the Indigenous history and culture as well as the cultural importance of bison. The restaurant at Wanuskewin Heritage Park is one of the best Indigenous restaurants in Canada. A special highlight is the popular Han Wi Moon Dinners. Wheatland Express Excursion TrainDiscover Saskatchewan by train on board of the Wheatland Express Excursion Train, operating on 47 miles of track between Cudworth and Wakaw, about an hour's drive northeast of Saskatoon. Guests can select from a variety of tour experiences that showcase the region’s rich arts, culture and heritage. Each trip has a specific theme, as "Train Heist", "Nightmare Express" or "Murder Mystery", and talented actors on board will entertain and engage with the travellers in lively conversations. The train also offers a dining car that sells small snacks and drinks. Tourism SaskatchewanRepresenting the entire province, the team of Tourism Saskatchewan is available at RVC to answer any questions about the destination's tourism product. We offer sample itineraries, brochures, destination training and opportunities to participate in fam tours. We’re also the right contact for your ideas for joint marketing initiatives. Let's talk about Saskatchewan! |
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