At a Glance

Area

651,900 square kilometers

Area Code

306 - This area code must be dialed for long distance calls info or within Saskatchewan.

Capital City

Regina

Cities and Towns

There are 13 cities in Saskatchewan and over 200 towns.

Climate

Saskatchewan experiences a wide variety of climate conditions throughout the year. The summers are warm across the province, with southern Saskatchewan generally hot and dry. There is plenty of sunshine year-round, contrasted by rainfall in the range of 12-17 inches. Snow and wind are very common during the winter, sometimes with snowfall in the spring and fall. Average temperatures throughout the year range from 10°C (50°F) to 35°C (95°F) in the summer, and -20°C (-4°F) to -5°C (23°F) in the winter.

Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, dial 911 for immediate police, fire and medical assistance.

Famous People

Saskatchewan is the birthplace of many well-recognized names in the worlds of sports, science, politics, the arts and general celebrity. Among the long list are…

Glenn Hall, NHL record holder - Humboldt
Keith Morrison, broadcast journalist – Lloydminster
Colin James, singer/songwriter – Regina
Leslie Nielsen, actor – Regina
Gordie Howe, NHL record holder – Floral
Allan Fotheringham, journalist – Hearne
Dr. David Williams, doctor/astronaut – Saskatoon
Art Linkletter, radio & television star – Moose Jaw
Dick Irvin Jr., sports broadcaster – Regina
Tom Jackson, actor – One Arrow Reserve
Pamela Wallin, broadcast journalist – Wadena
Buffy Sainte-Marie, singer/songwriter – Piapot Reserve

Highest Elevation

Cypress Hills – 1,392 m (4,566 ft) above sea level

Historic Dates

1905 – Became a province with Regina as the capital
1969 – Official provincial flag adopted

Largest City

Saskatoon

Major Industries

Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, forestry

National & Provincial Parks

2 National Parks; 34 Provincial Parks

Population

1,021,080 (Source: Statistics Canada)

Provincial Icons & Emblems

Bird:  Sharp-tailed grouse
Flower: Western red lily
Mineral: Sylvite (Potash)
Tree:  White birch
Grass: Needle-and-thread grass
Sport: Curling

 

Tax Information

The Provincial Sales Tax is a 5% sales tax, which applies to the purchase, importation, or rental of certain goods and services.

 

Time Zone

Central Standard Time (CST), year-round.

Interesting Facts

• Saskatchewan is the only province with entirely man-made boundaries.
• Saskatchewan has more road surface than
any other province in Canada - 250,000 km.
• Saskatchewan produces over 54% of the wheat grown in Canada.
• Regina, Saskatchewan is home to Canada’s only training academy for Royal Canadian Mounted Police recruits.
• Estevan, Saskatchewan is Canada’s sunshine capital, averaging more than 2,500 sunshine-filled hours each year.
• Saskatchewan is the site of North America’s
oldest bird sanctuary, established in1887 at Lake Mountain Lake.
• Curling was named Saskatchewan’s official sport in 2001, due to its rich history in the province. The Richardson brothers of Regina won four Canadian and World men’s championships between 1959-1963. The Schmirler team, also of Regina, won three Canadian and World women’s championships in the 1990s, followed by an Olympic gold medal in 1998, the first ever women’s Olympic gold in curling.

Origin of Province Name

From the Plains Indian word, "kisiskatchewan", meaning "the river that flows swiftly"; a reference to the area's major river.

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