Thinking about travelling to Saskatchewan?
Plan ahead so you can explore Saskatchewan safely and responsibly. Always monitor official information sources detailed below - before and during your trip. Chat with one of our friendly travel counsellors for suggestions and free trip planning assistance.
Emergency Information & Resources
In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1 from anywhere in Saskatchewan.
SaskAlert is the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's alerting program used to alert the public in real-time of an emergency situation. Emergencies can include, but are not limited to: wildfires, flooding, extreme weather.
- SaskAlert (Public emergency notices)
- Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (Active fires, fire bans, evacuation information including Sask Evac, situation updates, and more)
- SK Wildfire Inquiry Line: 1-855-559-5502 (Toll-Free, available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)*Updated daily to inform visitors and residents when and where they are allowed to have fires in the province.
- Saskatchewan Fire Ban Map (Updated daily to inform visitors and residents when and where they are allowed to have fires in the province).
- FireSmoke Canada (up-to-the-minute smoke map that covers all of Canada, including Saskatchewan)
National and Provincial Parks
National and Provincial Parks in Saskatchewan are being affected by the current wildlife situation. Stay informed about which parks are experiencing closures, partial closures and other restrictions.
- Prince Albert National Park Area Closures, Alerts and Fire Bans
- Narrow Hills Provincial Park Season Closure
- Sask Parks Alerts and Fire Restrictions
Highway Closures & Road Conditions
Stay informed with the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline for the most up-to-date highway closures and road conditions before travelling. Natural disasters and weather can change rapidly, affecting road conditions and road safety.
U.S. and International Visitors
Visitors to Canada must present valid identification upon entering the country. For U.S. residents, Canada Border Services Agency recommends a passport, because it is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel. U.S. hunters are required to produce their passport or other approved secure document (NEXUS card, FAST card or Secure Certificate of Indian Status) when re-entering the United States.
NEXUS program members can present their membership card when entering by land, air or marine modes. Members of the FAST program may present FAST cards when entering by land or marine modes only.
Without proper identification, visitors may be denied entry at the border.
Purchasing A Licence
Saskatchewan has an automated hunting, angling and trapping licence (HAL) system in place. Licences are available online any time, through private issuers, Ministry of Environment and select provincial park offices, or by phone at 1-855-848-4773. For information on hunting licence fees, firearm regulations and season dates, visit saskatchewan.ca/hunting.
Anglers and hunters will need to create a Hunting, Angling and Trapping (HAL) identification to purchase a licence. This a one-time requirement. You can purchase your licence through any one of the following methods:
1. The online hunting, angling and trapping (HAL) licencing system
2. Through private issuers, Ministry of Environment and select Provincial Park offices;
3. By phone at 1-855-848-4773 (8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saskatchewan time)
