GREAT SANDHILLS

The Great Sandhills, located in Southwest Saskatchewan are one of the largest set of active sand dunes in Canada, drawing visitors from across the country and providing a paradise for photographers, hikers and bird watchers.

The Great Sandhills rise 50 feet above the ground and cover 1,900 square kilometres. Native prairie grass helps to bind the sand together. The sand dunes are fringed by small clumps of aspen, birch, and willow trees, and by rose bushes, chokecherry and sagebrush. Subjected to strong winds, the dunes are always moving, creating an ever-changing landscape for photographers.

Leader is centrally located in the Great Sandhills and River Routes region, With a variety of restaurants, accommodations and retail services, Leader provides visitors with a base to explore museums, art galleries, and antique shops.

If You Go: Great Sandhills & River Routes