Putt it out on the prairies

Look to Northern Saskatchewan for extensive golfing and tourism opportunities

When golfing season arrives, Northern Saskatchewan might not be at the top of your list of places you’d like to go—yet. It only takes one trip to the area to realize its golf potential, with its many challenging courses, undulating fairways and combination of old and new courses.

Rich with golfing history

For those who like a serving of heritage with their sports, look no further than Waskesiu Golf Course, the host course of the Lobstick tournament and one of Western Canada’s oldest courses. The Lobstick Invitational, a longstanding Saskatchewan tradition, attracts hundreds of participants every year to its four tournaments. Lobstick is a Cree word that refers to a tree with its branches removed halfway up the trunk to act as a trailmarker.

The Lobstick is held at Waskesiu Golf Course, located in Prince Albert National Park. There are many opportunities for wildlife watching, including bison, while in the park. You can also hike to esteemed naturalist Grey Owl’s cabin, built in 1931.

This is only one park in Northern Saskatchewan; others include  Meadow Lake Provincial Park and Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. In addition to golfing, there are many places to fish, boat or camp within Northern Saskatchewan. For an unusual sight, check out the Athabasca Sand Dunes, reaching as tall as 30 metres.