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SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.

Latitude: 49.16927° N,
Longitude: -107.6269° W

Connect with national treasures and see some of the rarest wildlife in Canada as you explore the West Block's Frenchman River Valley. Catch a glimpse of a Short-horned Lizard, Plains Bison or spy on the comical Black-tailed Prairie Dogs. Hike the breathtaking badlands of the East Block or take a drive along the scenic paved Badlands Parkway. Join a guided program to discover astonishing paleontological secrets exposed in the eroding layers of earth or to learn more about prairie conservation. For a current list of programs and their availability, please visit the website.

Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive. Reservations are required for the Frenchman Valley and Rock Creek campgrounds, and for back country camping through the Parks Canada Reservation System.

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Burrowing Owls - Day with a Specialist

Grasslands National Park

Aug 1, 2024 to Aug 1, 2024

Burrow into a one-of-a-kind Saskatchewan backcountry birding experience! Join an expert team for a unique birding experience in Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park! Guided by park staff, you and eleven others will visit a remote prairie dog colony to observe Burrowing Owls raising their young. The 10 km round-trip hike offers opportunities to learn about grassland habitats and spot other birds. Highlights include meeting a national park biologist, participating in owl observation, and learning about the owls' survival challenges. Meet at the Visitor Centre in Val Marie or Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block, on August 1, 2024 (alternate date: August 2, 2024) at 5 a.m. for a 4-5 hour tour. Space is limited. Ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling the visitor centre at 1-877-345-2257.

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Cypress Hills – Grasslands National Park Birding Tours

Grasslands National Park, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Cypress Hills

May 10, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024

Join experienced local birding guide, Stan Shadick from Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours, for any of a variety of birding tours visiting Saskatchewan's Great Sandhills, Cypress Hills and/or Grasslands National Park. Both novice and experienced birdwatchers are welcome. The tours take in the best birding hotspots in southwestern Saskatchewan.

The tours begin in Saskatoon but can also be joined at Swift Current or Maple Creek. Package price includes guiding services for each group of 1-4 persons travelling in a single vehicle.

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Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Cactus & Lotus Wellness Retreat

Val Marie

Jul 19, 2024 to Jul 21, 2024

Join nature inspired professional artist, traditionally trained yoga educator and longtime meditation practitioner, Diana Chabros, for this unique exploratory 3-day small group creative self care retreat at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast in Val Marie, near Grasslands National Park. Walk, paint, meditate. No experience necessary.

Your retreat package Includes:

3 days of enriching retreat experience
2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Sky Story B & B
Sacred circles, guided sitting and movement meditations
Guided intuitive painting sessions
Sacred smudge to start self-guided walk into Grasslands
Guided labyrinth walk
Guided cultural tours of Heritage EcoMuseum and local Triple R Honeybee Ranch/Gardens (optional)
Healthy meals and snacks
15 minute post retreat follow up via zoom or telephone

Special early bird rate before May 20: $795; $895 after May 20. For those not staying at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast, the retreat is offered at the special rate of $585.

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Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Cactus & Lotus Wellness Retreat Two - A Deeper Look

Val Marie

Sep 6, 2024 to Sep 8, 2024

Your retreat package Includes:

3 days of enriching retreat experience
2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Sky Story B & B
Sacred circles, guided sitting and movement meditations
Guided intuitive painting sessions
Sacred smudge to start self-guided walk into Grasslands
Guided labyrinth walk
Guided cultural tours of Heritage EcoMuseum and local Triple R Honeybee Ranch/Gardens (optional)
Healthy meals and snacks
15 minute post retreat follow up via zoom or telephone

Special early bird rate before August 23: $795; $895 after August 23. For those not staying at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast, the retreat is offered at the special rate of $585.

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Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting MINI Retreat

Val Marie

Aug 9, 2024 to Aug 10, 2024

Sky Story Studio at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast is inviting you to an Intuitive Painting Mini Retreat. Immerse yourself in liquid color, and experience your own personal cave of creativity for heart/body/mind clarity. Participants will receive information as to how to continue at home with this humble, yet profound creative practice of self-inquiry and self-care. All materials are supplied.

The package rate starts at $350 and includes 10 hours of program time, one night of accommodation with breakfast and a 15-minute private follow-up via zoom or telephone. Programming held evening of August 9 and through the day on August 10. Accommodations for night of August 9. The price is based on single occupancy, add a second guest for $35 plus cost of retreat registration.

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Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Somatic Movement

Val Marie

Sep 21, 2024 to Sep 22, 2024

Sky Story Bed & Breakfast located in Val Marie invites you to Somatic Movement workshop. Take a breath in Grasslands with internationally respected author and yoga and meditation teacher, Brenda Feuerstein. With years of experience supporting both novice and seasoned practitioners to develop wellness informed lifestyles, Feuerstein guides all registrants with knowledge, grace and compassion.

This workshop will introduce a neuromuscular (mind–body) movement retraining approach, plus meditation and breathing techniques that encourage participants to better understand and support their own body with clarity and compassion. No experience necessary.

The $285 package includes registration, one night accommodation, robust organic breakfast, lunch and materials. Registration alone is $135. Lunch option is available for $25. Call 306-550-5377, email admin@skystory.ca, or Click Here to register.

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Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 14, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Frenchman Valley Campground Reception (West Block), May 17 to Sep 2, daily 2 - 7 p.m. Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 14, daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Rates And Discounts

See Park Fees.

Online reservations
Self-registration

Certifications and Affiliations

Cypress Hills - Grasslands Destination Area member

Access

Backcountry
Country / Rural
Wilderness

Services

EV charging station
Firewood - for purchase
Guided tour
Interpretive program
Self-guided tour

Amenities

30 amp service
50 amp service
Drinking water
Electric sites
Equestrian camping
Firepit
Interpretive signage
Nature trails
No. of electric sites: 44
Non-electric sites
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Picnic tables
Primitive sites
Tenting sites

Activities

Birding / Wildlife viewing
Camping
Cycling
Geocaching
Hiking
Horseback riding
Nature appreciation
Stargazing

Inclusive Travel

Barrier-free campsites
Family friendly
Pet friendly

Language Services

French

Maps & Docs

Contact Info

Phone(s): 306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 306-750-0937 (Rock Creek Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) | 1-877-737-3783 (Camping Reservations) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca

SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.

Latitude: 49.16927° N, Longitude: -107.6269° W

South - Grasslands National Park

Grasslands National Park - Wildlife viewing in the West Block; Photo: Parks Canada

Grasslands National Park - West Block; Photo: Parks Canada

Grasslands National Park; Photo: Parks Canada

Grasslands National Park, East Block - A ferruginous hawk observes its domain

Grasslands National Park - Copyright Parks Canada - Hogarth Photography

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SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.

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lat. 49.16927° N, long. -107.6269° W

Contact Info

Phone: 306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 306-750-0937 (Rock Creek Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) | 1-877-737-3783 (Camping Reservations) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca