Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area NWA Headquarters Site

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    N end of Last Mountain Lake. From Saskatoon: Take Hwy 2 to Hwy 15; 14.4 km E on Hwy 15 to NWA headquarters sign; S (right) for 3.2 km on gravel road to the office headquarters, visitor centre and parking lot. From Regina: Take Hwy 11 to Hwy 20; 91 km N on Hwy 20 to NWA tourism sign; W (left) for 9.5 km on gravel road to NWA headquarters sign; follow curve N (right) for 3.3 km; W (left) for 6.5 km to NWA headquarters sign; S (left) for 3.2 km to office headquarters, visitor centre, and parking lot.
    Latitude: 51.416929° N,
    Longitude: -105.239036° W
    Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area is the first protected area in Canada and home to the oldest bird sanctuary in North America, featuring great birding in mid-May and fall staging during September and October. Over 300 bird species migrate through the area, and many species nest and raise their young here. Public facilities at this site on the north end of Last Mountain Lake include self-guided trails, an observation tower, a picnic site, and washrooms. A new interpretive pavilion is built and will open to the public upon its completion.
    The site is open year round during daylight hours only. Some roads are not maintained in winter.
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    Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Day Tour

    Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, Saskatoon, Simpson

    May 10, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024

    Internationally recognized, Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area is a migration stopover point in spring and fall for hundreds of thousands of waterfowl, cranes and countless smaller birds, and a summer nesting area for over 100 species, including several rare species.​ Join Stan Shadick with Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours on this Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Day Tour with two great options from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton or Prince Albert. The tour is suitable for novice and experienced birdwatchers and includes an 8-hour self-drive escorted birding tour from Saskatoon with a visit to the Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary plus nearby hotspots. Participants from other cities will meet on site. Package price is for 1-4 persons travelling in a single vehicle and includes guiding services​. An optional 3-hour evening extension permits viewing birds at the optimal time for photography with the sun low in the sky.

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    Sandhill Crane Photography Workshop

    Saskatoon

    Oct 12, 2024 to Oct 14, 2024

    Join a Sandhill Crane Photography Workshop led by Saskatchewan wildlife photographer Boyd Coburn in Saskatoon. Witness the thousands of sandhill cranes that visit this region every fall. There will be four outdoor photography sessions with hands-on help with camera settings plus an indoor photo editing session. There will also be a special Whooping Crane tour for participants. Registration limited to five participants. Early booking suggested.​

    A post workshop tour to the famous Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary is also available.​
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    Open daily during daylight hours, restricted access off-season. Some roads are not maintained in winter.​The administration building is open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for drop-ins. Call ahead to arrange for visits outside of business hours, or for larger groups. 

    Rates And Discounts

    • Free admission

    Access

    • Country / Rural

    Services

    • Self-guided tour
    • Tourist information available

    Amenities

    • Modern washroom
    • Picnic area
    • Trail brochure / Map

    Activities

    • Birding / Wildlife viewing
    • Hiking

    Maps & Docs

    Contact Info

    Phone(s): 306-836-2022 |
    RNF.LML.NWA@ec.gc.ca

    Open daily during daylight hours, restricted access off-season. Some roads are not maintained in winter.​The administration building is open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for drop-ins. Call ahead to arrange for visits outside of business hours, or for larger groups. 

    N end of Last Mountain Lake. From Saskatoon: Take Hwy 2 to Hwy 15; 14.4 km E on Hwy 15 to NWA headquarters sign; S (right) for 3.2 km on gravel road to the office headquarters, visitor centre and parking lot. From Regina: Take Hwy 11 to Hwy 20; 91 km N on Hwy 20 to NWA tourism sign; W (left) for 9.5 km on gravel road to NWA headquarters sign; follow curve N (right) for 3.3 km; W (left) for 6.5 km to NWA headquarters sign; S (left) for 3.2 km to office headquarters, visitor centre, and parking lot.

    Latitude: 51.416929° N, Longitude: -105.239036° W

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    Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area is the first protected area in Canada and home to the oldest bird sanctuary in North America, featuring great birding in mid-May and fall staging during September and October. Over 300 bird species migrate through the area, and many species nest and raise their young here. Public facilities at this site on the north end of Last Mountain Lake include self-guided trails, an observation tower, a picnic site, and washrooms. A new interpretive pavilion is built and will open to the public upon its completion.
    The site is open year round during daylight hours only. Some roads are not maintained in winter.

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    Location Information

    N end of Last Mountain Lake. From Saskatoon: Take Hwy 2 to Hwy 15; 14.4 km E on Hwy 15 to NWA headquarters sign; S (right) for 3.2 km on gravel road to the office headquarters, visitor centre and parking lot. From Regina: Take Hwy 11 to Hwy 20; 91 km N on Hwy 20 to NWA tourism sign; W (left) for 9.5 km on gravel road to NWA headquarters sign; follow curve N (right) for 3.3 km; W (left) for 6.5 km to NWA headquarters sign; S (left) for 3.2 km to office headquarters, visitor centre, and parking lot.

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    lat. 51.416929° N, long. -105.239036° W

    Contact Info

    Phone: 306-836-2022 |
    RNF.LML.NWA@ec.gc.ca

    Travel Offers

    Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Day Tour

    May 10, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024

    STARTING AT: $390

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    Sandhill Crane Photography Workshop

    Oct 12, 2024 to Oct 14, 2024

    STARTING AT: $1590

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