Although considered one of Canada’s three Prairie Provinces, Manitoba is actually a marine province with over 100,000 lakes, 645 kilometres of coastline and thousands of kilometres of rivers.
Discover the diverse histories and cultures of Manitoba’s eight urban, rural and northern regions and the distinctive landforms and waterways that have shaped their identities, from the earliest settlement patterns of Aboriginal peoples to the more recent waves of urban and multicultural migration.
The Eastman region is agricultural in the south, then transforms northward into rugged woodlands, lakes and Shield rock. In Manitoba’s heartland, two giant bodies of water define the Interlake region – Lake Winnipeg, the world’s 17th largest freshwater lake, and its sister, Lake Manitoba, are the remnants of the giant prehistoric Lake Agassiz which once covered two-thirds of the province with glacial ice.
Manitoba’s Northern Region covers over half the province with forests and tundra, populated by small, far-flung communities prizing independence, endurance and respect for the land and for the power and beauty of Nature – mining, forestry and hydro-electric development exist alongside traditional hunting, fishing and trapping.
Saskatchewan has the distinction of being the only Canadian province for which no borders correspond to physical geographic features. It is also one of only two provinces that are land-locked, the other being Alberta. Saskatchewan contains two major natural regions: the Canadian Shield in the north and the Interior Plains in the south.
Saskatchewan is a unique mix of people, cultures and geography that has come together to create a rich past and a vibrant present, as well as a promising and exciting future. Take a closer look at where this place came from and what makes it tick.
Most of your Saskatchewan vacation will be easy: beautiful scenery that’s easy on the eyes, friendly folk along the way that are easy to take, and a pace of life that’s relaxing and easy-going. With so many activities and attractions, the only hard part may be deciding what to do first.
If you enjoy outdoor adventure, Saskatchewan was made for you. World-class fishing is just the start – canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, boating, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing – the list goes on and on.
Summer or winter, north or south, city or country there’s always lots to do in Saskatchewan.
Source: Tourism Manitoba & Tourism Saskatchewan