Category: Saskatchewan

The word “ Saskatchewan ” is derived from an anglicized version of a Cree word, kisiskâciwanisîpiy, meaning “ swiftly flowing river. ” At the time, Saskatchewan was a district of the Northwest Territories. Where does the name Saskatchewan come from? Origin of the name The Cree name for the Saskatchewan River was “Kisiskatchewanisipi,” meaning “swift-flowing […]

Saskatchewan is serviced by one major bus line and several smaller ones. Greyhound Canada Transportation operates in Saskatchewan along major highway routes, including the Trans-Canada Highway 1 and Yellowhead Highway 16. Does Saskatchewan have a bus service? You can travel around and through Saskatchewan by road or highway, plane, ferry, rail or bus. When did […]

Lying in the rain shadow of the great Rocky Mountains, the province of Saskatchewan is susceptible to frequent and often severe droughts. Especially vulnerable to drought is the semi-arid Palliser Triangle region in the south of the province. Is Saskatchewan dry? Saskatchewan has a relatively dry climate with a strong seasonal character. As with most […]

Saskatchewan is littered with ghost towns, due to life in the Canadian prairie province being harsh. The bleak conditions caused hundreds of citizens to flee from their homes in search of more prosperous farmlands or easier lives in the city. What is the purpose of ghost towns? Ghost towns are common in mining or mill […]

Saskatchewan culture has historically been heavily influenced by English, German, Ukrainian, Russian, French, Irish, Scottish and Aboriginal cultures and traditions, and over time has been greatly influenced by American culture due to its proximity and the interchange of human capital. How many cultures are in Saskatchewan? There are 70 First Nations in Saskatchewan. Of these, […]

Future projections Group 2016 Number % of 2016 population (1,098,352) Aboriginal origins 175,020 16.3% East and Southeast Asian origins 56,460 5.3% South Asian and Middle Eastern origins 36,325 3.4% Is Saskatchewan diverse? A defining characteristic of Saskatchewan over the past century and a half and continuing today is the growing diversity of the population. This […]

May is the last month it regularly snows in Saskatoon, Canada. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Saskatoon aggregates 6mm (0.24″) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 72.4 snowfall days, and 466mm (18.35″) of snow is accumulated. What is the weather like in Saskatchewan in May? Saskatchewan summers are usually warm and dry. High […]

Saskatchewan is the only province in Canada, with artificial boundaries, and is also completely landlocked. It is bordered by the US to the south, the Northwest Territories to the north, and Manitoba and Alberta to the east and west respectively. USA states bordering Saskatchewan are Montana and North Dakota. What is Saskatchewan best known for? […]

Saskatchewan exported more than $2.6 billion in each of its key crop product sectors – cereal grains, oilseeds, pulses and edible oils – in 2021. What are the main exports of Saskatchewan? In 2021 the top export destinations of Saskatchewan were United States (C$ 19.9B), China (C$ 4.14B), Japan (C$ 1.33B), Brazil (C$ 1.24B), and […]

Knowledge of official languages, Saskatchewan, 2011 and 2016 Language 2016 2011 Number Number English 1,023,400 965,920 French 530 430 English and French 51,355 46,570 What percentage of Saskatchewan speaks English? 81.7 per centThis report highlights key indicators of Statistics Canada’s release on linguistic characteristics from the 2021 Census. In 2021, 81.7 per cent of the […]