ASSINIBOIA - Those that claim Saskatchewan is boring or the drive across endless flat prairie is uninspiring have not embraced the opportunity to experience some of the more unique road trips, and subsequent summer experiences.
Our province is home to 100,000 lakes and rivers, 250 villages, 146 towns all which provide countless stories while making miles of memories.
Heading south from Assiniboia there is much to offer in the communities and surrounding areas of Rockglen Willow Bunch and St. Victor – exclusively the petroglyphs there, prehistoric hock art.
In fact, just about any direction driven from Assiniboia will take you to a destination that offers some of the top sightseeing spots in the province, will allow you to experience lands developed in prehistoric times or archeological wonder.
Did you know that just over an hour west of Rockglen, located in Grasslands National Park, there is a place called the Valley of 1000 Devils? A difficult 6 km hike each way will take you across lands full of Saskatchewan history and spectacular panoramic views.
Just south of Bengough is the majestic Castle Butte, part of the Big Muddy Badlands. Castle Butte is a free-standing structure with a circumference of 0.5 km and an elevation of 60 m. A relic from the Ice Age, it is a striking formation that served as a landmark for Indigenous people, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and early Canadian settlers. Composition is sandstone and clay-based with alkali and coal deposits.
The Big Muddy Tours offer a chance to visit the Sam Kelly Outlaw Caves, and buffalo jumps.
If it’s a lake you’re looking for, check out Rockin’ Beach near Rockglen or Thompson Lake, and is located just half hour away from Assiniboia.
If you are a golf enthusiast, you may want to pack your clubs and mark out courses along the way.
During your travels in Saskatchewan, add to the adventure of checking out local museums, shops and sightseeing spots along the way. Check out community websites or Facebook pages and you might have added attractions along the way that include annual summer community events, farmer’s markets or special activities geared for the visitors.
Head out for a day trip, head out for the weekend or enjoy several days of your vacation experiencing this part of the province’s wonderland, offering miles of memories along the way.
