You will not want to miss this beauty! Beautiful rolling hills, lodgepole pines, trembling aspen and plentiful wildlife are only a portion of the attractions of this park. Lots of great camping available, trails to explore and sights to see!
Approximately 122 km W of Shaunavon on Highway 13, turn right at Highway 21.
Visit the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Website.
A park like no other, wide open prairie conserving nature the way it should be! This park protects one of Canada’s few remaining areas of undisturbed mixed prairie grasslands. Grasslands National Park which can only be visited during the daytime as there are no camping facilities, consists of two blocks, one of which can be accessed near the Village of Val Marie.
Located approximately 120km SE of Shaunavon.
Visit the Grasslands National Park Website.
Embark on an unforgettable journey and explore the great Southwest Saskatchewan!
Discover Southwest Saskatchewan’s Map & Travel Guide provides locations, images and visitor information for the many communities throughout the Southwest.
Their newest project, supported by Tourism Saskatchewan, consists of Maps and Driving Tours encapsulating key destinations and touring ideas for those with an appetite to explore! Shaunavon is part of the Red Coat Trail, spanning 375 Km via SK-13 W from Ogema to Consul.
The image below shows the communities located along the Red Coat Trail to explore on your journey!
For other maps, tours and must-see locations visit https://greatsouthwest.ca/
The home of Scotty, the world’s most massive T. rex skeleton. The T.Rex Discovery Centre is nestled into hills surrounding the Town of Eastend.
Approximately 33 km W of Shaunavon on Highway 13.
For more information visit the T.Rex Discovery Centre page on the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s website.
Pine Cree Regional Park is a prairie oasis situated in a scenic valley setting with the Swift Current Creek running through it. Its unique natural setting includes pine trees and poplars, sand caves, and numerous hiking trails. Non-serviced campsites and camp kitchen are available.
Located 32 km West of Shaunavon on Highway 13.
Camping Fees: $25/night/unit ($15 if you have a season’s pass). Extra vehicles will be charged the day pass of $10
Day Entry: $10 per vehicle
Please Note:
Download the 2024 Pine Cree Regional Park Information Brochure
For more information visit the Pine Cree Regional Park page on the Town of Eastend’s website.
Formed by glacial meltwater, this beautiful valley extends for many miles. You will find rugged scenery, featuring many coulees in the Frenchman River Valley. Pictures can not adequately capture the beauty found here.
Approximately 44 km south of Shaunavon on Highway 37.
A small, beautiful spring fed lake surrounded by trees and cabins. A great place for camping, boating and fishing. Also located there is a picturesque, high quality 9-hole golf course with amazing views and a new clubhouse!
Approximately 77 km NE of Shaunavon on Highway 13.
Visit the Lac Pelletier Regional Park Website
This area was originally created as an irrigation project for the PFRA. Over the years it has developed into a major recreation area. If camping, fishing, water skiing or just relaxing is something you are interested in, you are in the right area.
Approximately 70 km NE of Shaunavon. Visit the Duncairn Dam Reservoir page for more information!
As you arrive here you can envision the past. The landscape is unbelievable, green rolling hills and bluffs of trees with the old fort snuggled in. You step back in history without even trying. As you have travelled this far, you won’t want to miss the Conglomerate Cliffs, as they are relatively close to Fort Walsh and a “must see.” If you are planning on going “across country” from Cypress Park to Fort Walsh be sure to check the weather, roads are impassable when wet.
For more information visit the Fort Walsh National Historic Site page on the Parks Canada website.
The Great Sandhills are a unique phenomenon to this area of Southwest Saskatchewan. The large mass of sand and dunes cover 1,900 square kilometres and are subject to very strong winds, creating an ever-changing landscape. Some of the dunes stand 15 to 20 metres high, and cover several hectares of land.
Start your visit at the Great Sandhills Museum & Interpretive Centre in Sceptre, Saskatchewan.
Approximately 170 km NW of Shaunavon.
