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- Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Boasting some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in
Canada, Saskatchewan is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors
and eco-tourists, featuring everything from world-class fishing,
kayaking and hiking to hunting, horseback riding and wildlife
spotting in the wilderness. Its capital and second largest city,
Regina, is the original headquarters and birthplace of the famous
Royal North-West Mounted Police, or 'mounties' as they are
affectionately known. Saskatchewan is made up of prairie in the
south, while the north comprises boreal forest, rolling hills and
the majority of the province's 100,000 lakes. With warm and
welcoming locals, visitors will enjoy this truly unique experience
and find it has something to offer just about everyone. Discovered
by Henry Kelsey, a British fur trader in 1690, and boasting a rich
Scottish heritage and even a provincial tartan, Saskatchewan
proudly displays its history including indigenous North American
native Indians, such as the Sioux, Saulteaux, Athabaskan and Cree
tribes in the 250 museums dotted throughout the province. There are
also cultural landmarks and more urban things to do in the city of
Saskatoon, which is a city of nearly 250,000 people. The Cypress
Hills Interprovincial Park as well as the centre at Batoche, scene
of the North-West Rebellion's Battle of Batoche, remain a couple of
the top tourist attractions. However, most who choose to visit
Saskatchewan come here to get away from it all and enjoy the
wilderness, clear skies, wildlife, and peace and quiet. The
memories of a visit to Saskatchewan are ones that will last a
lifetime.
Information & Facts
Climate
Saskatchewan has an extreme climate, with both the highest and
lowest recorded temperatures in Canada. Northern Saskatchewan has a
subarctic climate. Temperatures range from extreme highs of 79°F
(26°C) in the summer to an average of 0°F (-18°C) in the
winter.
Language
The official languages are English and French
(predominantly in Quebec).
Money
The currency used is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), which is divided
into 100 cents. One-dollar coins are also known as loonies (due to
the picture of a loon, a type of bird, on the coin), and two-dollar
coins as toonies. Banks and bureaux de change will change money and
travellers cheques, as will some hotels, but the rate will not be
as good. Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are
plentiful. US Dollars are largely accepted, though due to fraud,
larger notes might not be and change is usually given in Canadian
dollars.
Time
Canada covers six time zones, from GMT 8 in the west to GMT
-3.5 in the east.