Canada – Southwest Saskatchewan Birding Tour: July 9–16, 2027
An eight-day self-drive route through southwest Saskatchewan, combining major shorebird lakes, Cypress Hills, open prairie and Grasslands National Park.
About this tour
Explore southwest Saskatchewan during the peak breeding season on an eight-day route through wetlands, prairie and upland forest. The itinerary links waterbird and shorebird sites with grassland habitats and the distinctive higher country of Cypress Hills.
Planned stops include Buffalo Pound, the Chaplin lake complex, Cypress Hills, Old Man on His Back Plateau, Pine Cree Coulee, Grasslands National Park and Saskatchewan Landing. Access to some unpaved sites depends on road and weather conditions, and individual stops may change with current field conditions.
The current programme runs from July 9 to 16, 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; guests arrange their own meals, accommodation and park entry fees.
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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Empidonax oberholseri
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Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
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Calidris bairdii
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Himantopus mexicanus
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Buteo platypterus
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Athene cunicularia
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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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Numenius hudsonicus
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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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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 ▼
Begin at Buffalo Pound and the Chaplin lake region, then spend two days exploring the central and western blocks of Cypress Hills. Continue through the grasslands south of the hills to Old Man on His Back, Pine Cree Coulee and Val Marie, followed by a full day in Grasslands National Park. Finish with morning birding in the park and an afternoon stop at Saskatchewan Landing.
Locations & map
- Southwest Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Canada
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: July 9–16, 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 tour dates?
The eight-day programme runs from July 9 through July 16, 2027.
Which main areas does the route visit?
The route includes Buffalo Pound, the Chaplin lake region, Cypress Hills, Old Man on His Back, Pine Cree Coulee, Grasslands National Park and Saskatchewan Landing.
What does the CAD 5,580 starting rate require?
It applies to a party of 1–3 that is first to book and provides a non-smoking vehicle to transport the guide from Saskatoon and back.