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Explore roughly 310 km of the Trans-Canada Highway between Moose Jaw and the Manitoba border in either direction. Allow about 3–4 hours of driving, plus time for optional detours. The 34 mapped pass-by entries connect more than 50 GPS-triggered stories about Regina, Wascana Centre, the Qu’Appelle Valley, Indian Head, Whitewood, Moosomin and the people and landscapes of prairie Saskatchewan.
The self-guided audio tour plays on your own smartphone or tablet while a live route map follows the drive. Download before setting out for offline use, then pause and resume at your own pace. Drive your own vehicle; there is no in-person guide, and attraction admission, parking and optional detours are separate.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Little Lake Manitou (Pass by)
Discover Little Manitou Lake, whose mineral-rich water gives swimmers an unusually buoyant float.
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Regina (Pass by)
Pass south of Regina and explore stories of Saskatchewan’s capital and its prairie landmarks.
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Whitewood (Pass by)
Discover Whitewood’s multicultural history and the French Counts who settled in the area.
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RCMP Heritage Centre (Pass by)
Hear about the RCMP training academy and nearby Heritage Centre in Regina; museum admission is separate.
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Wascana Centre Park (Pass by)
Follow the edge of Wascana Centre and hear about Regina’s parks and historic Albert Street bridge.
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Fort Qu'Appelle (Pass by)
Pass south of Fort Qu’Appelle and discover the origins of its name and valley setting.
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Balgonie (Pass by)
Hear the remarkable tale of the Balgonie Birdman as you pass this Regina-area community.
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Indian Head (Pass by)
Pass Indian Head’s roadside landmark and discover the prairie town’s history.
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Pilot Butte (Pass by)
Learn how Pilot Butte grew from a distinctive prairie landmark into a community near Regina.
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Buffalo Pound Provincial Park (Pass by)
Hear about Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, an optional detour for lake views, trails and wildlife.
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Moosomin (Pass by)
Discover Moosomin’s local history and its record-setting outdoor hockey story near the Manitoba border.
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Grenfell (Pass by)
Pass Grenfell and explore the roots of this historic prairie community.
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Hear about the Bronfman family’s Saskatchewan connections as you pass Wapella.
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Broadview (Pass by)
Meet Sergeant Bill, the celebrated goat from Broadview with an unusual wartime story.
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See Sintaluta’s prairie setting and hear about the local figure known as the Sage of Sintaluta.
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Wolseley (Pass by)
Pass Wolseley and hear stories of the first Beaver Lumber store and a beloved ice cream stop.
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Potash Interpretive Centre (Pass by)
Consider an optional detour to Esterhazy’s Potash Interpretive Centre to explore the industry’s prairie history; check opening hours.
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Prairie Storm Paintball (Pass by)
Spot Prairie Storm Paintball from the highway and hear about its First World War themed field.
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Estevan (Pass by)
Hear about the 1931 Estevan riot, a significant labour-history event in southeastern Saskatchewan.
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Echo Valley Provincial Park (Pass by)
Discover Echo Valley Provincial Park’s lakes and beaches on an optional detour north of Highway 1.
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Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Pass by)
Hear about Moose Mountain Provincial Park’s forested hills and Kenosee Lake on an optional detour.
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Kenosee Superslides (Pass by)
Hear the history of the former Kenosee Superslides site; the waterpark closed in 2020 and its structures were demolished in 2026.
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Belle Plaine (Pass by)
Pass the industrial plants near Belle Plaine and hear how they contribute to Saskatchewan’s economy.
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Regina (Pass by)
Discover the Saskatchewan Roughriders, whose passionate supporters gather in Regina.
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Hear about Saskatchewan’s lakes and fishing traditions while passing White City.
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Prince Albert (Pass by)
Hear a story of prime ministers connected with Prince Albert, far north of this driving route.
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Hear how a fish ladder helps fish move through waterways near Saint Joseph’s.
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Discover the wetlands and wildlife of Nicolle Flats near Buffalo Pound Lake on an optional detour.
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Hear about the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon, a research facility well beyond this route.
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Discover Saskatchewan’s official flower and bird as you pass Summerberry.
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Learn the prairie origins of the word “hoser” near the Highway 1 and 47 junction.
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Experience big-sky prairie weather and hear how tornadoes have shaped Saskatchewan.
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Explore stories of Saskatchewan’s economy, from potash and diamonds to crops, bees and fish farms.
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Weyburn (Pass by)
Hear the history of Weyburn’s former psychiatric institution, a story connected to a city south of the route.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This self-guided drive uses your own vehicle and works in either direction. Sightseeing is mainly from the highway; optional parks, museums and walks vary in accessibility, opening hours and admission. Public transportation cannot cover the full route. The audio tour still works when nearby buildings are closed. Check prairie weather, highway conditions and seasonal park services before detours; Kenosee Superslides is a former site, not an operating waterpark.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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