Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park


Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park is a provincial park in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located in the valley of the South Saskatchewan River and the west end of Lake Diefenbaker, about north of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The park is 5,735 hectares in size.
The park is centered around the South Saskatchewan River, which forms the west end of Lake Diefenbaker. In the valley, there are coulees leading up the prairies. Popular activities include hiking, swimming, and fishing.

History

The location is believed to be a former Métis river crossing and part of the historic Swift Current-Battleford Trail. There are many pieces of evidence supporting the theory: ruts left from carts crossing the river, teepee rings, trails, and the Goodwin House. It is believed that in the early 1900s, Saskatchewan Landing became a stopover point for travelers, supported by the Goodwin House.

Visiting

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park is located about north of Swift Current on highway 4. There is an entry fee of $7/day or $50/year for access to all Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. At the south east side of the park, there is a visitors centre, located at the Goodwin House. On the north end of the park, there is a total of 5 campgrounds with a total of 354 campsites. Most are located along the South Saskatchewan River/Lake Diefenbaker.

Activities

There are many activities in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. At the northwest section of the park, there an unsupervised swimming area and beach. East of the beach, there is a boat launch and fishing is very popular. There are also three main interpretive hiking trails: Prairie Vista, Ridges and Ravines, and Rings, Ruts & Remnants within the park. There is a full 18-hole golf course on the north side of Lake Diefenbaker.