Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a province in central Canada known for its wide open prairies and big skies. It is one of the top wheat-producing regions in the world. Saskatchewan has rolling farmland in the south and thick forests and lakes in the north. The province is sometimes called the Land of Living Skies.

Land and People

About 1.2 million people live in Saskatchewan. The two largest cities are Saskatoon and Regina, the capital. The southern half is mostly flat prairie farmland. The northern half has forests, rivers, and thousands of lakes.

Culture and Fun Facts

Saskatchewan is one of the world's largest producers of wheat and potash, a mineral used in fertilizer. The Saskatchewan Roughriders football team has some of the most passionate fans in Canadian sports. The province has beautiful northern lights visible in the winter sky. Indigenous cultures, especially the Cree and Metis, are an important part of the province.

Fun Facts

• Saskatchewan produces more wheat than any other Canadian province.
• The province has about 100,000 lakes and rivers.
• Saskatchewan's license plates say 'Land of Living Skies' because of its stunning sunsets and northern lights.

Did You Know?

Saskatchewan is so flat in the south that people joke you can watch your dog run away for three days. The wide open prairies give the province some of the most amazing sunsets and sky views in Canada.