Longitude: -107.6269° W
Grasslands National Park | Burrowing Owls - Day with a Specialist
Grasslands National Park
Jul 18, 2025 to Jul 19, 2025
Experience a unique birding adventure in Grasslands National Park - West Block! Join an expert team for a memorable journey to a prairie dog colony where you'll see Burrowing Owls in their natural habitat. This 10 km hike offers a chance to observe these fascinating birds and to learn about the grassland ecosystem.
Highlights of the tour include:
- Meeting with a national park biologist
- Participating in owl observation
- Exploring the challenges of owl conservation and survival
Choose from two dates: July 18 or 19. Meet at Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block at 5 a.m. for a 4-5 hour tour. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 1-877-345-2257 to register.
STARTING AT:
$143.36
Grasslands National Park | Fossil Fever
Grasslands National Park
Aug 12, 2025 to Aug 16, 2025
Discover the ancient world of dinosaurs at Fossil Fever in Grasslands National Park's East Block, starting at Rock Creek Campground. This area is known for its early dinosaur fossil discoveries and ongoing research by scientists.
From August 12 to 16, join small groups for a unique hands-on lesson as they accompany a crew of paleontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum on a day’s dig. Your day includes:
- Hiking through stunning badlands scenery
- Lunch in the badlands
- Five hours of fossil hunting
- Spend the evening with the paleontologists for Fossil Talks
Suitable for ages 6 and up. Spaces are limited. Pre-registration is required. Call the Visitor Centre at 1-877-345-2257 to register.
STARTING AT:
$109
Grasslands National Park | Rattlesnake Ramble
Grasslands National Park
Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025
STARTING AT:
$114.75
Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours | Cypress Hills – Grasslands National Park Birding Tours
Grasslands National Park, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Cypress Hills
May 1, 2025 to Dec 1, 2025
The tours begin in Saskatoon but can also be joined at Swift Current or Maple Creek. Each tour package covers guide fees for groups of 1-4 persons in one vehicle. Starting rate is for 2-day/1-night tour to Cypress Hills. 4-day/3-night and 8-day/7-night options also available. Tours available April to December; click "Book Now" link for scheduled 2025 dates and full details.
STARTING AT:
$2990
Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Cactus & Lotus 3-Day Wellness Retreat
Val Marie
Sep 5, 2025 to Sep 7, 2025
Join nature inspired professional artist, traditionally trained yoga educator and longtime meditation practitioner, Diana Chabros, for this unique exploratory 3-day small group creative self care retreat at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast in Val Marie, near Grasslands National Park. Walk, paint, meditate. No experience necessary.
The package Includes:
- 2 nights at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
- Introduction to intuitive painting and guided sessions
- Pranayama breath, visualization meditation and Kriya Yoga
- Self-guided walk in the Grasslands following sacred smudge
- Meditation walk in Mary’s Labyrinth at The Crossing Resort
- Breakfast, meals and healthy snacks
- 15-minute post-retreat follow-up
$845 before July 24, regular fee $945, $645 without accommodation.
STARTING AT:
$845
Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting May Weekend Retreat
Val Marie
May 2, 2025 to May 4, 2025
Discover a unique experience at Grasslands National Park with the Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting Retreat at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast. This retreat is perfect for everyone, whether you're an artist or not, providing a supportive space to explore personal growth through intuitive painting. No prior painting skills are required.
The retreat costs $485 per person, covering two nights at Sky Story, a Saturday supper, all workshop sessions, and materials. Opt out of accommodations for $325 per person. Returning attendees enjoy a 10% discount. Join us from Friday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.
STARTING AT:
$485
West Block Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 13, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 13, daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Certifications and Affiliations
- Cypress Hills - Grasslands Destination Area member
Access
- Backcountry
- Country / Rural
- Wilderness
Services
- EV charging station
- Firewood - for purchase
- Guided tour
- Interpretive program
- Self-guided tour
Amenities
- 30 amp service
- 50 amp service
- Drinking water
- Electric sites
- Equestrian camping
- Firepit
- Interpretive signage
- Nature trails
- No. of electric sites: 44
- Non-electric sites
- Picnic area
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
- Primitive sites
- Tenting sites
Activities
- Birding / Wildlife viewing
- Camping
- Cycling
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Nature appreciation
- Stargazing
Inclusive Travel
- Barrier-free campsites
- Family friendly
- Pet friendly
Language Services
- French
Maps & Docs
Contact Info
Phone(s):
306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 306-750-0937 (Rock Creek Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) | 1-877-737-3783 (Camping Reservations) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca
West Block Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 13, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 13, daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.
Latitude: 49.16927° N, Longitude: -107.6269° W
