Tourism in Saskatchewan
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There are numerous heritages and cultural attractions in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Museums, dinosaur digs, aboriginal cultural and heritage sites, art galleries, professional sport venues, spas, handcraft, antique and tea shops, agricultural tours, theatre, and archaeological sites comprise over 600 varied Saskatchewan institutions.
There are two national parks located in the province of Saskatchewan: Grasslands National Park and Prince Albert National Park. There are also four National Historic Sites operated by Parks Canada in Saskatchewan including Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Battleford National Historic Site and Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. There are 37 provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, natural areas, and a Heritage rangeland are also protected on a provincial level.
Saskatchewan also has two major cities, Regina and Saskatoon. Regina is home to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Academy at Depot Division where visitors can view the Sergeant Major's Parade held weekdays and the seasonal Sunset Retreat Ceremonies. Regina is also home to the RCMP Heritage Centre which opened in 2007.
Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city, with a population of 317,480 in the census metropolitan area.[1] It is located on the Trans-Canada's Yellowhead Highway #16 and is centrally located within the province. According to estimated figures by Tourism Saskatchewan, tourism in Saskatoon is worth over $600 million. This accounts for one-third of the $1.6 billion in travel expenditures throughout Saskatchewan. Located in the Meewasin Valley on the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon is the business and cultural hub of the province as well as home to the University of Saskatchewan and Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon has a diverse music and art scene, hosting the annual Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Known as HUB City, Paris of the Prairie’s, and POW City (potash, oil, wheat).
Regina is Saskatchewan's second largest city, with a population of 236,481 in the census metropolitan area.[2] It is also the capital of Saskatchewan. Regina is the hub for business and tourism in southern Saskatchewan. Regina has a rich culture in music, theatre and dance, supported by the University of Regina.
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