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- English
Cross southern Saskatchewan’s open prairie on a self-guided audio drive from Moose Jaw to the Alberta border. Follow the Trans-Canada Highway for roughly 350 km and 3–4 hours of driving, with 33 mapped itinerary entries and more than 50 GPS-triggered Tripvia stories about prairie towns, landscapes, wildlife and history. Fort Walsh, the Great Sandhills and the T. rex Discovery Centre are referenced detours, not required visits.
Start at either end and travel at your own pace in your own vehicle. Download the smartphone tour before departure for offline audio and a live GPS route map; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Optional attraction admission and interior access are separate and may be seasonal.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Fort Walsh National Historic Site (Pass by)
Consider a seasonal detour to Fort Walsh for stories of the North-West Mounted Police and the Cypress Hills; admission is separate.
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Lloydminster (Pass by)
Hear about Lloydminster, the city that straddles the Alberta–Saskatchewan boundary well north of this route.
Admission ticket free -
Cypress Hills (Pass by)
Discover the Cypress Hills landscape and the history of the Cypress Hills Massacre beyond the main highway.
Admission ticket free -
Great Sandhills Museum & Interpretive Centre (Pass by)
Explore the Great Sandhills story and Sceptre’s museum on an optional prairie detour; check seasonal access.
Admission ticket free -
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park (Pass by)
Hear about Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, where wooded highlands cross the Alberta–Saskatchewan border.
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T. rex Discovery Centre (Pass by)
Meet Scotty the T. rex through the story of Eastend’s seasonal T. rex Discovery Centre; an optional visit is separate.
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Gull Lake (Pass by)
Pass Gull Lake and learn about the prairie town and the water that gave it its name.
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Swift Current (Pass by)
Travel through Swift Current, a southwest Saskatchewan hub with a lively prairie history.
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Wood Mountain (Pass by)
Hear about Wood Mountain and its connection to the North-West Mounted Police, far south of Highway 1.
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Herbert (Pass by)
Discover Herbert’s long-running rodeo tradition as you pass the town.
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Gravelbourg (Pass by)
Hear stories of Gravelbourg, a prairie town known for its French heritage and distinctive architecture.
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Lake Diefenbaker Tourism (Pass by)
Explore the story of Lake Diefenbaker, a vast reservoir south of the Trans-Canada route.
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Mortlach (Pass by)
Pass Mortlach and discover the heritage of this small prairie community.
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Big Muddy Badlands (Pass by)
Hear about the Big Muddy Badlands and their outlaw legends on a distant southern Saskatchewan detour.
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(Pass by)
Discover how a historic prairie epidemic shaped Saskatchewan’s public-health story.
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Old Wives Lake Nature Area (Pass by)
Hear the story behind Old Wives Lake, an important shorebird area south of the route.
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(Pass by)
Test your knowledge of notable Saskatchewan people as the highway crosses the prairie.
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Willow Bunch (Pass by)
Meet Édouard Beaupré, the towering strongman remembered as the Willow Bunch Giant.
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Chaplin (Pass by)
Pass near Chaplin Lake’s salt flats, a remarkable stop for migrating shorebirds.
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(Pass by)
Hear a surprising Saskatchewan story about the early use of automated banking.
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(Pass by)
Discover how an ancient inland sea shaped today’s prairie landscape.
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Caronport (Pass by)
Pass Caronport and hear about its role in wartime aviation history.
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(Pass by)
Celebrate Saskatchewan’s curling tradition as you travel through the southwest.
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(Pass by)
Explore the origins of Saskatchewan and the communities that grew across its open plains.
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(Pass by)
Hear the unusual prairie tradition of forecasting weather with a pig spleen.
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(Pass by)
Watch for prairie wildlife while hearing about bald eagles, lynx and wild boars.
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Gull Lake (Pass by)
Spot the SunBridge Wind Farm near Gull Lake and hear about Saskatchewan’s wind energy.
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Tompkins (Pass by)
Learn about Tommy Douglas, the Saskatchewan leader closely tied to Canada’s medicare story.
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(Pass by)
Hear about Samuel Morse and the communication system that bears his name.
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(Pass by)
Explore stories of the Bakken oil field and Saskatchewan’s changing energy economy.
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(Pass by)
Pass Parkbeg, hometown of Gainer the Gopher, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ mascot.
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(Pass by)
Experience big-sky prairie weather and hear how tornadoes have shaped the province.
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(Pass by)
Follow the stories of the Battleford, Outlaw and Red Coat trails that crossed Saskatchewan.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories are heard outdoors or as pass-bys, and optional walks have variable surfaces and access. The route is not practical by public transportation. The audio tour can still be completed when nearby buildings are closed; optional attractions have separate admission and seasonal hours. Check road and weather conditions before travel.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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