Category: Saskatchewan

The city of Regina was originally called Wascana meaning “Buffalo Bones” in Cree – a First Nations tribe – but was renamed in 1882 to the Latin word for Queen “Regina” in honour of Queen Victoria, hence the origin of its name and pronunciation. Because that’s how the city in Saskatchewan is pronounced. How do […]

You can travel around and through Saskatchewan by road or highway, plane, ferry, rail or bus. Check Highway Hotline for road conditions. Is there public transportation in Saskatchewan? Saskatoon Transit Plan your trip on Saskatoon’s public transit service, find transit routes and schedules, or reload your Go-Pass. Whats it like living in Saskatchewan? Saskatchewan has […]

Worldwide, there are over 400 oak species, with about 90 in North America north of Mexico, 10 in Canada, but only one, Bur Oak, native in the Canadian prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. What is the most common tree in Saskatchewan? Saskatchewan’s main tree species are white spruce, jack pine, black spruce, and trembling […]

Maple trees are the sturdiest type of tree to grow in Saskatchewan. Because of its large root system maple tree can live over 100 years, can withstand cold, wind, heat, and there are very few diseases or pests that can destory your tree. What is the most common tree in Saskatchewan? Saskatchewan’s main tree species […]

Lodgepole pines (Pinus contorta var. latifolia) are native to the Cypress Hills of Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as the Rocky Mountains. What kind of pine trees grow in Saskatchewan? Jack pine (Pinus banksiana to its scientist friends) is a common evergreen in Saskatchewan’s northern forests. This hardy pine can be found almost everywhere across […]

Over half of Saskatchewan is forested, representing 34 million hectares. The Commercial Forest Zone makes up 12 million hectares, of which over 5 million hectares are classified as productive forest land available for commercial timber harvesting. What percent of Saskatchewan is forest? Over half of Saskatchewan is forested, representing 34 million hectares, of which greater […]

There are four types of forest in Saskatchewan: urban forests, agro-forests, commercial forests, and northern forest. They all have their importance, and each should be considered as a valuable resource. What type of forest is in Saskatchewan? The northern half of the province is largely covered by upland forests, wetlands and water. Grass and agricultural […]

There are a total of 28 urban reserves in Saskatchewan. How many reserves are in Saskatchewan? 782 reservesSaskatchewan is home to at least 70 First Nations and various Métis communities. It contains 782 reserves, settlements and villages, many of which are located in the southern half of the province. How many indigenous reserves are there […]

Originating primarily from western Ukraine (the former Austro-Hungarian lands of Galicia and Bukowina), Ukrainians were attracted to Canada by the promise of free land: homesteads of 160 acres. When did Ukrainians immigrate to Saskatchewan? Generally speaking, there were three waves of Ukrainian settlers to Canada and Saskatchewan. The first immigrants arrived in the 1890’s and […]

Dress in layers. The weather changes in Saskatchewan quickly, and dressing in layers can help us stay warmer. Wear long johns or leggings under your pants, an extra pair of socks, or a pair of thin gloves under your bulky mittens. Saskatchewan can be very windy. How do people dress in Saskatchewan? In a nutshell, […]