Southern Saskatchewan - Tourism Saskatchewan
Southern Saskatchewan - Tourism Saskatchewan
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Big Muddy<br />
No trip to southern <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> is<br />
complete without a visit to “The Big<br />
Muddy”. This southern <strong>Saskatchewan</strong><br />
treasure, rich with history and<br />
recreation opportunities, is located<br />
midway between Alberta and Manitoba,<br />
right against the Canadian/American<br />
border.<br />
This extraordinary and remote area,<br />
part of ancient glacial channel, was<br />
attractive to early ranchers and settlers.<br />
Its rugged landscape also attracted<br />
refugees like Sitting Bull, as well as<br />
horse thieves, robbers, and<br />
bootleggers.<br />
Travelers have a wide range of options<br />
for experiencing this unique region.<br />
Wood Mountain Regional Park, situated<br />
amid rolling hills in the heart of ranch<br />
country, features the Old Post NWMP<br />
site, Sitting Bull monument and other<br />
amenities. Near LaFleche, Thompson<br />
Lake Regional Park offers campsites<br />
and facilities for swimming, boating,<br />
fishing, golf, and family recreation.<br />
In the Rockglen district, you’ll enjoy a<br />
truly different vacation experience at the<br />
Effie Mattson Memorial Nature Walk &<br />
Archaeological Centre. Discover semiarid<br />
plant species, native animals, First<br />
Nations artifacts, a paleontological site,<br />
and a regional diorama.<br />
A variety of festivals and events<br />
throughout the Big Muddy will also<br />
provide out-of-the-ordinary vacation<br />
experiences. Culture, heritage and<br />
spirituality blend at the annual Summer<br />
Solstice Festival d’eté in Gravelbourg<br />
(June 22-24, 2012), where you can<br />
experience a weekend of art, music,<br />
dance, literature, drama, international<br />
cuisine, children’s activities and<br />
workshops. For a unique outdoor<br />
musical experience, take in the 2nd<br />
Annual Wood Mountain Folk Music<br />
Festival (August 24-25, 2012) at the<br />
Mergel Ranch Campgrounds.<br />
Thousands of people gather in<br />
Mortlach on the first Saturday in July<br />
every year (July 7 in 2012) for the<br />
Mortlach Saskatoon Berry Festival, with<br />
great entertainment for the entire family,<br />
special events, a parade, and of<br />
course, Saskatoon berries! In<br />
Bengough, the Gateway Festival (July<br />
28 <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Vacation Guide 2012/2013
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