Canada – Saskatchewan Mid-Summer Birding Grand Tour: August 3–10, 2027
An eight-day self-drive tour linking Saskatchewan wetlands, prairie, river valleys and the Great Sand Hills as young birds and early migrants become active.
About this tour
Experience Saskatchewan in mid-summer on an eight-day route that combines major waterbird sites, open prairie, river-valley woodland and the Great Sand Hills. The programme begins with Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary, then explores habitats around Saskatoon before travelling west through sand hills and grassland.
Planned areas include Forestry Farm Park, the South Saskatchewan River, Great Sand Hills, Saskatchewan Landing, Blackstrap Lake, Chief Whitecap Park and local shorebird wetlands. Access, weather and current bird activity may alter individual stops.
The current programme runs from August 3 to 10, 2027. The starting rate applies to a party of up to three that provides a non-smoking vehicle and transports the guide from Saskatoon and back; meals, accommodation and park entry fees are arranged separately.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Canada.
Birds you can spot
Empidonax alnorum
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Recurvirostra americana
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Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
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Centronyx bairdii
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Himantopus mexicanus
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Larus californicus
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Aechmophorus clarkii
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Sterna forsteri
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Leucophaeus pipixcan
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Aquila chrysaetos
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Myiarchus crinitus
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Anarhynchus pecuarius
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Chondestes grammacus
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Limosa fedoa
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Falco mexicanus
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Oxyura jamaicensis
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Tympanuchus phasianellus
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Anthus spragueii
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Buteo swainsoni
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Bartramia longicauda
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Aechmophorus occidentalis
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Plegadis chihi
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Buteo albigula
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Tringa semipalmata
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Start at Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary, then visit Saskatoon parks and birding sites along the South Saskatchewan River. Travel west through the Great Sand Hills and the river valley near Leader before returning via Saskatchewan Landing. The final days combine Saskatoon riverbank and woodland parks, Blackstrap Lake, Chief Whitecap Park, shorebird wetlands and Donna Birkmaier Park.
Locations & map
- Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Canada
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: August 3–10, 2027
Included
- Guiding - Guiding only.
Not included
- Meals - Not included.
- Accommodation - Not included.
- Transportation - Not included. For driving tours, clients must rent a vehicle and provide transportation for the guide.
- Park entry fees - Not included.
- Other costs - Not included.
Transport & stays
- Self-drive or walking, depending on tour For driving tours, clients must rent a vehicle and provide transportation for the guide. Walking tours use the confirmed meeting point. | Meet: Confirmed after inquiry
Policies & FAQ
What are the 2027 Mid-Summer tour dates?
The eight-day programme runs from August 3 through August 10, 2027.
Which main habitats and areas are included?
It combines major lakes and wetlands, prairie, the Great Sand Hills, South Saskatchewan River sites and woodland parks around Saskatoon.
What does the CAD 4,750 starting rate require?
It applies to a party of 1–3 that provides a non-smoking vehicle and transports the guide from Saskatoon and back.