National Parks in Saskatchewan

The province of Saskatchewan has just two national parks. Prince Albert National Park is located in the northern boreal forest. Grasslands National Park, in the southern portion of the province, preserves mixed prairie grasslands and is home to burrowing owls, black footed ferrets and free ranging bison.

Grasslands National Park -  Prairie grasses, dinosaur fossils, badlands

Grasslands is the first national park of Canada to preserve a portion of the mixed prairie grasslands. Eavesdrop on a prairie dog town or learn how Sitting Bull took refuge here after the battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Guided hikes, interpretive trails, bird watching, and nature photography are popular activities in Grasslands.

Prince Albert National Park - Protects slice of northern coniferous forest and wildlife

Prince Albert National Park protects a slice of the boreal forest. It is also a meeting place or transition zone between the parkland and the northern forest. The park features many outstanding natural wonders and cultural treasures, including the only fully protected white pelican nesting colony in Canada, the isolated, lakeside cabin of conservationist Grey Owl and a free-ranging herd of plains bison. 

Species at Risk in Saskatchewan Parks

Black-footed ferret – Grasslands National Park