Since we left Alaska, we’ve been angling southeast through the Yukon, BC, and into Alberta. Today’s the day we cross from Alberta into Saskatchewan.
While Alberta has widely varied terrain – the majestic Rocky Mountains and dense forests along its western border give way to rolling foothills before grassy prairie appears out east – Saskatchewan is dominated by prairies.
These flat to gently rolling landscapes are characterized by endless fields of wheat, canola, and other crops, dotted occasionally with small towns, farms, and a variety of grain elevators. This province is one of the least densely populated provinces in Canada, but is one of the world’s largest producers of wheat, canola, and other grains.
Our last night in Alberta was spent at Hidden Lake Campground. We had a peaceful evening at this tiny but wonderfully maintained and appointed campground!
The next day we made a b-line down Highway 16 and in about 3.5hrs made it to our Harvest Host, the Twin Peaks Creamery in Saskatchewan. They are on on-farm processing plant and ice cream parlor. They offer beef and pork products as well as dairy products. Everything we purchased from them was delicious, but particularly the ice cream! Parked under the shade of their trees, we watched people come and go from the creamery and play lawn games on their lawn before turning in for the night.
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We were feeling rejuvenated after two quiet, low-key overnights and a road trip through the prairies of Saskatchewan, which are vast, open and create a sense of space and tranquility.
