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Tothill
Explorer
Apr 08, 2015

Sask Sights to see around Humbolt

We will not be camping this trip, just a road trip with my 19 year old son the first week of June.

We will be mostly staying with family, so it just is not worth driving the motor home if we are only going to spend one or two nights sleeping in it.

We will be traveling between Vancouver, Calgary, Humbolt SK and all the way East to Whitewood, before heading back to Vancouver.

I do not need any suggestions on the route to Calgary from Vancouver, we do that trip every couple years.

Ideas of places to check out between Calgary and Humbolt and Whitewood would be appreciated. We have been to Drumheller, but ds was only 2 at the time, so he may like to see it again.

First Nations interpretive centres, historical sites, nice day hikes and of course great restaurants - do not have to be fancy, just good cooking all would be appreciated.
  • kayakcrazy's avatar
    kayakcrazy
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2015
    We are planning a day trip to the petroglyphs at Herschel, Saskatchewan http://www.ancientechoes.ca. Another site to take in is the Crooked trees near Hafford, Saskatchewan. On one side of the road the Aspen are all deformed and crooked the other side they are perfectly normal http://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/travel-information/product-detail&listing=3&opid=103175. My wife and I have for years visited many Saskatchewan sites. Our only rule when doing these trips is to not eat in a chain restaurant (we haven't had a bad meal yet).
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Apr 08, 2015
    Hi,

    The only Abbotcy in North America is at Muenster, SK. St. Peter's Abby

    There is a town clock that is weight driven. The last of its kind. I think http://www.humboldtmuseum.ca/

    There is a small country church with an elaborately painted ceiling. I think it may be Russian Orthodox or Ukrainian Orthodox.

    There is a scenic highway on the north shore of the Qu'Apelle Valley lakes.

    There is a stations of the cross at Lebrett, SK

    The one of the saltiest lakes in the world is near Watrous, SK at Manitou Lake. There is a heated pool and an excellent restaurant. The largest radio transmitter in Canada is just a little East of Watrous. Tours are sometimes available.

    There is a lovely town park with a swinging bridge in Wolsley, SK

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