Interesting Facts About Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a province of Canada, the seventh largest by area. It is a deeply forested area with warm summers but it is worth seeing for all the lakes, the plains and the overall scenery. Light does some interesting things in the skies of the region too.

Due to being landlocked and not near a body of water, Saskatchewan experiences very hot summers. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada was in Saskatchewan when it rose to 113 °F in the cities of Midale and Yellow Grass.

The First Nations have had a tumultuous history with the European settlers in Saskatchewan. Nonetheless, today over 70 First Nations are there in the region including Cree (the most populous), Dakota, Nakota and more.

Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park is a park created to protect the sand dunes in this region, one of the most northerly in the world. The area contains many indigenous plant species such as Chickweed and Tyrell's Willow.

While the region may be landlocked and not near a major body of water, there are over a 1,000 lakes within Saskatchewan's perimeter.

Little Manitou Lake is high in sodium so it's a saltwater lake, one can literally float in. The local people also claim that the lake has healing powers.

The Tunnels of Moose Jaw are famous for being a illegal activities hub during the prohibition. Initially settled by Chinese immigrants fearful of racism from whites, during the prohibition era, the place was overrun by bootleggers and gamblers. The liquor of the mob moved around here and it is said that even Al Capone paid a visit, though it's not confirmed.

In the town of Fort Qu’Appelle, there is a law that states teenagers are not allowed to walk the streets with their shoelaces untied. It would be a surprise if the law was actually enforced but it does apparently still exist in the books.

Over 75% of the mustard produced in Canada is grown in Saskatchewan.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a park celebrating the people of the First Nations. For this reason it has been submitted to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site which would make it the first in Saskatchewan.

There is a local legend that near or in Turtle Lake resides the Turtle Lake Monster. It is said to be between 3-9 meters long with the head of a sea horse or a dog. However, there is no proof, while various theories are being put forward.