Known as the ‘Land of the Living Skies’, Saskatchewan, the prairie province located between Manitoba and Alberta, is a top recommendation for clients looking for the ultimate stargazing destination.
A 20-minute drive south of Saskatoon, Dakota Dunes Resort introduced an eight-metre geodesic dome in the summer of 2025.
The resort, on Whitecap Dakota Territory, utilises state-of-the-art projection technology and draws on ancestral Dakota knowledge to provide guests with Indigenous insights into the night sky – blending elements of spirituality and culture with science and stargazing.
The resort has 155 rooms, a rooftop pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Its angular architecture is inspired by the design of a traditional tipi. Guests can gather for storytelling and participate in activities throughout the year, including snowshoeing, nature walks and canoeing.
Saskatchewan has two official Dark Sky Preserves, where conditions are ideal for stargazing. One is in Grasslands National Park, where the Milky Way arcs across the night sky.
The Beyond the Big Dipper programme – CAD$29 (under £16); from June 19 to September 7, 2026 – encompasses guided talks, telescope sessions and stories about navigation, time and cosmic perspectives.
The other is in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, which straddles the Saskatchewan-Alberta provincial border. On January 1, the park will host a New Year’s Toboggan Party. An annual highlight for stargazing travellers planning further ahead is the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party, from August 21 to 23.
South Bay and Paignton Beach in Prince Albert National Park – a two-and-a-half hour drive north of Saskatoon – are also excellent locations for viewing the annual Perseid, Orionid and Geminid meteor showers in August, October and November, respectively.
