Saskatchewan's Great Sandhills

The Great Sandhills of southwestern Saskatchewan are a unique 1900 sq km area of active desert-like sand dunes. Native grasses and small clumps of trees such as aspen, willow and sagebrush flank the dune formations. Mule deer and antelope frequent the area. For an overview of the region's natural and human history and to obtain a directional map to the dunes, visit the Great Sandhills Museum in Sceptre (open mid-May to Sep long weekend) prior to travelling to the dunes.