If you've ever lived in a Prairie town -- and even if you haven't -- Corner Gas will strike a chord with you. This hit Canadian series about life in small-town Saskatchewan has captured the hearts of viewers across the country in a way that glitzy Hollywood offerings can't hope to compete with.
But from the Doukhobor Dugout House to Craik's Sustainable Living Project, Saskatchewan has so much more than small-town life to offer visitors!
Corner Gas
Set in the fictional town of Dog River, Sask., Corner Gas is filmed on location in the town of Rouleau. If you want to find out more about the setting of Corner Gas, visit CNT Tours.
The Doukhobor Dugout House
An hour north of Saskatoon, near the town of Blaine Lake, is a Doukhobor dugout house (built in the style of houses in the Caucasus) and caves. This area was once home to 46 Doukhobor families (300 people). Group tours, conducted by a guide in period costume, are done on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per person and there is an opportunity at the end of the tour to buy some typical Doukhobor refreshments: freshly baked bread, homemade jam and pyrahi (fruit tarts).
The Qu'Appelle Valley
The chain of four lakes of Saskatchewan's Qu'Appelle Valley offers an oasis in the prairie landscape. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding and cycling make this area ideal for picnics and cottage life, and it offers breathtaking scenery to visitors. Last Mountain Lake is home to the oldest bird sanctuary in North America (opened in 1887). It's also the best place in the world to catch the whooping crane during its fall migration.
History buffs will want to check out the town of Lebret and the century-old Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.
Must try: Katepwa Beach Resort Hotel
The restaurant is rumoured to be among the best dining the province has to offer. (East of Fort Qu'Appelle on Highway 22.)
Where are you going this summer? Discuss your travel plans with other readers in our forums!
Image courtesy Doukhobor Dugout House
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