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A RICH LEGACY With locations in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton, the Western Development Museum is the most prominent chronicler of Saskatchewan's early years (www.wdm.ca). The Hepburn Museum of Wheat, a half-hour north of Saskatoon, makes it easy to experience that most iconic prairie symbol—the traditional wooden grain elevator. Two national historic sites, Fort Walsh and Fort Battleford, bring to life the early days of the North-West Mounted Police, and their role in establishing law and order in the West (www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortwalsh; www.parkscanada.gc.ca/battleford). Visitors are always awe-struck by the remarkable rare book collection at the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, just south of Regina. It houses the largest collection of 13 th to 17 th century books and manuscripts in Canada—everything from original treatises of philosophers and saints to handwritten decrees by popes and kings. To really go back in time, as much as 6,000 years, head to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in a scenic valley on Saskatoon's northern outskirts (www.wanuskewin.com). It is considered among the best examples of pre- contact occupation sites on the North American Great Plains. Ancient archaeo- logical finds including a bison kill site and medicine wheel meld with a vibrant present- day Indigenous culture. Wanuskewin Heritage Park has been named to Canada's tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2025. ENJOYING THE BEST Given that Saskatchewan is a major food producer, it is not surprising that folks here like to eat well. With a cuisine reflecting local products and the province's diverse ethnic makeup, there are more food-centred events than you can shake a skewer stick at. Try Mortlach's Saskatoon Berry Festival (www.mortlach.ca) or take in the Battle of the Prairies where top food trucks from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba face off in Moosomin. Calling Saskatchewan golf-crazy is an understatement; the number of courses per capita is among the highest in the country. Choose from hidden gems in small communities to famous award-winners such as Dakota Dunes Golf Links (www.dakota dunes.ca), Saskatchewan's #1 Ranked Public Course according to SCOREGolf. For an extensive listing, see www.saskgolfer.com. WHAT'S NEW Nutrien Wonderhub is Saskatchewan's activity-packed Children's Museum. Attrac- tively situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River near downtown Saskatoon, it fosters creativity and discovery through hands-on exhibits, programs and special events (www.wonderhub.ca). Glamping Resort on Buffalo Pound Lake north of Moose Jaw provides the opportunity to camp in style without the fuss of bringing or setting up your own gear. Choose from well-equipped geodesic domes, yurts, or trapper tents (www.glampingresorts.com). Near Saskatoon, the very spiritual Wanuskewin Heritage Park—winner of the 2019 National Indigenous Tourism Award—added a bison herd in 2019, as well as new exhibits, art galleries and a revitalized trail system in 2020. CITY LIGHTS Regina's heart is Wascana Centre, one of the largest urban parks in North America. It is home to several key attractions including the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, lined by an impressive summer flower garden; the Saskatchewan Science Centre and Kramer IMAX Theatre; and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, interpreting everything from the Age of Dinosaurs to Saskatchewan's diverse SK 49 LA REATA RANCH, KYLE • DESTINATION CANADA