Wanuskewin Heritage Park -
South Saskatchewan River

A GUIDED CULTURAL
ADVENTURE

The 3-day Kisiskachiwun tour is a fully outfitted and guided cultural/historical eco-adventure. We supply all the canoe-camping equipment, food, certified guides and cultural interpreters. You bring your sleeping bag and pad, personal items, and rain gear. The easy-going nature of the river and the relatively short daily paddling distances make this tour suitable for beginner canoeists. You'll participate in pre-trip paddling and safety instruction. During the trip, instruction in canoe-camping skills will continue, including camp craft and environmental ethics. A certified canoeing instructor will be leading the river trip.

The South Saskatchewan River near Batoche National Historic Site

ABORIGINAL CULTURE &
HISTORY

Aboriginal interpreters will be on board to provide insights and activities involving the ancient Plains Indian culture at Wanuskewin National Historic Site. They will also accompany the historical river tour to bring Metis history and culture to life as we explore the sites and events of the turbulent 1885 era. The canoe trip concludes with a tour of Batoche National Historic Site.

SOLITUDE &
WILDLIFE

The relatively undisturbed South Saskatchewan River Valley is a quiet semi-wilderness environment tucked away in an agricultural landscape. It is abundant with watchable wildlife including white tail deer, coyotes, beaver, white pelicans, great blue herons, and the occasional bald eagle. Canoeing the river is the ideal way to experience the wildlife close-up in their natural habitat. We will set up an overnight wilderness tent camp on the riverbank. The campsite provides additional opportunities for birding and wildlife viewing.

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