Great Sandhills & River Routes Great Sandhills & River Routes

Fun in the Sun

Looking for something to do? How about an exciting jet boat tour, a challenging game of paint ball or perhaps a relaxing round of golf after you've picked your fill of delicious berries ...Sandy Point Park

River Bend Jet Boat Tours
Offers jet boat tours, canoeing, fishing, natural trails and group accommodations.
(403) 379-2159

Forksview Motel & Manor
A completely furnished apartment motel in Empress, which also offers a meeting/presentation room, along with canoe and kayak rentals.
(403) 565-2003

Forks Prairie Orchard
This scenic and well tended orchard offers a quiet and peaceful setting in which to pick a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. The grounds include an 1896 historic stone chimney and several picnic areas. Open daily July to September.
(403) 565-2191

Serenity Ridge Equestrian Centre
Trains and boards horses. Call ahead for information (403) 565-2253

Leader Birding & Wildlife Trail
Part of the Saskatchewan Birding Trail, this route offers bird watching opportunities in prairie, cottonwood and sandhills terrain.

The Great SandhillsThe Great Sandhills - photo by Laurel Skoda
This unique region features sand dunes 15 to 35 m in height and covers several hectares of land. The dunes are fringed by native prairie trees, shrubs and grasses. The area is also rich in various types of wildlife and is well known for having one of the largest mule deer and sharptailed grouse populations in the province.

Sandy Point Park
Located on Highway 41, this park offers BBQ facilities, picnic area, playground, camp kitchen and campgrounds. Visitors can enjoy peaceful hiking trails and fishing along the river.

River Ridge Golf CourseRiver Ridge Golf Club - photo by Ray Hawkins
This well groomed, 9 hole grass green course offers a "link-style" layout to play 18 holes. Cart rentals and club house located on site.
(306) 628-3256

Eatonia Golf Course
Eatonia offers a pleasant 9 hole sand green. Two buffalo rubbing stones add to the setting.

Burstall Golf Course
Located on the outskirts of Burstall, this well-kept grass green course offers 9 holes, club house & cart rentals.
Town Office: (306) 967-2000

Peter Fidler Interpretive Trail
A short hiking trail departing from the Peter Fidler Campground at Empress.

 
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