Map of Saskatchewan

The prairie province of Saskatchewan is the only Canadian province whose boundaries are not formed by natural features. Saskatchewan's diverse economy, abundant natural resources, lower costs of living and great quality of life make it an excellent choice to live, work, raise a family and invest in a business. Regina is the provincial capital and second largest city of Saskatchewan (after Saskatoon), situated on Wascana Creek in the south-central part of the province.

Saskatchewan lies between the 49th parallel, with Alberta to the west, and 60th parallel of latitude, with Manitoba to the east. It is bounded on the west by longitude 110° west of Greenwich and on the east by longitude 102° W, with minor adjustments. Its southern half is largely an extension of the Great Plains of central North America, rarely rising 2,000 feet above sea level. Its land measures about 760 miles from south to north and a width of 393 miles, at the border of the United States, to 277 miles (446 km), where it meets the Northwest Territories.

The name of the province comes from the Saskatchewan River, a major river in Canada, which stretches about 340 miles from where it is formed by the joining of the North Saskatchewan River and South Saskatchewan River just east of Prince Albert. It flows eastward across Saskatchewan and Manitoba to empty into Lake Winnipeg.

The province's highest point is in the Cypress Hills (4,567 feet) less than 1.2 miles from the provincial boundary with Alberta. Saskatchewan contains two major natural regions: the boreal forest in the north and the prairies in the south. They are separated by an aspen parkland transition zone near the North Saskatchewan River on the western side of the province. Northern Saskatchewan is mostly covered by forest except for the Lake Athabasca Sand Dunes. Southern Saskatchewan contains another area with sand dunes known as the "Great Sand Hills" covering over 300 km². The Cypress Hills, in the southwestern corner of Saskatchewan and Killdeer Badlands, are areas of the province that were unglaciated during the last glaciation period.

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Pelicans in Saskatchewan. American White Pelicans migrate to Saskatchewan in the spring to breed and feed, returning south for the winter. They are a common sight in Saskatchewan during the summer months, particularly in areas like the UNESCO Redberry Lake Biosphere Region. Their migration is triggered by the freezing of lakes and rivers in their breeding grounds.

Saskatoon's population surpassed Regina, the provincial capital, in the mid-1980s and it has remained the largest city since. Saskatoon is located on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River and is known for its vibrant economy and growing population.

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Map of Saskatchewan