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Before you go
Your trip to Val Marie.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Val Marie – Saskatchewan about 360 km from Regina
How to get there
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Regina International Airport (YQR) Regina · 360 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 120 km from Swift Current and about 360 km from Regina, which has the nearest airport with scheduled flights.
How many days
Two or three days.
When to go
From May to September.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Val Marie
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Morning
Visitor centre
Stop at the Val Marie visitor centre for maps and information about the bison.
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Afternoon
Ecotour Road
Drive the Ecotour Road through the Frenchman River valley, stopping at the prairie dog colonies.
2 days in Val Marie
Day 1
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All day
Ecotour Road
Take the Ecotour Road slowly, with short hikes and stops at the prairie dog colonies.
Day 2
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Morning
70 Mile Butte
Hike the 70 Mile Butte trail for a view of the valley.
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Evening
Dark sky
Return to the park after sunset to see the stars.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Val Marie?
Visit the visitor centre and use the village as a base for the Ecotour Road, the trails and the dark skies of Grasslands National Park.
How far is Swift Current from Val Marie?
About 120 km, roughly one and a half hours by car.
Does Val Marie have a restaurant and gas station?
There are few services; refuel and check opening hours before entering the park.
Does cell service work in Grasslands National Park?
Signal is weak or nonexistent in much of the park.