Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon, Canada Day

We visited the Wanuskewin First Nations Heritage Park, just north of Saskatoon on Canada Day (July 1). The park is on the site of a traditional buffalo jump. There are steep cliffs over which the buffalo would be sent to their deaths. An excellent park where we spent some considerable time, including very much enjoying a pow wow dance by Jason Thunderbird.

The architecture reflects the ti pi.

The steep cliff close to the center.

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The entrance to the center

Tipi structures on the entrance road

Jason undertaking the pow wow dance.

Forest fire smoke in Saskatoon, June

On from Meadow Lake to a week in Saskatoon. There have been wild fires in the north of Saskatchewan and the city has been blanketed in smoke. There is a long cycle path that runs beside the South Saskatchewan River. This is a view to the Bessborough Hotel. 

Looking to the Bessborough Hotel

Grieg Lake, June

Our stay at the Meadow Lake Provincial Park was at Grieg Lake. Here is the lake at dawn and dusk.

Hiking the Boreal Trail

From Edmonton we moved to the Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. This is a very large park with many lakes. The park is at the southern limit of the boreal forests. The Boreal Trail goes for 120km from East to West. I hiked a few kilometers on the trail from First Mustus Lake. 

Boreal Trail

First Mustus Lake. Not a soul around.