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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park - Saskatchewan

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This unique, elevated oasis above the arid prairies offers a distinct late-fall experience with its expansive vistas and dark-sky preserve status. November provides crisp, quiet nights perfect for stargazing over the rolling, sun-drenched hills and rugged coulees.

Why We Like It

Fun FactCypress Hills Interprovincial Park is the first park in Canada to span two provinces, covering both southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta.

Good to KnowVehicle entry permits are required to access the park, and visitors should purchase them online or at park offices prior to arrival.

Hidden GemAs a designated Dark Sky Preserve, the park offers some of the best stargazing conditions in North America due to its minimal light pollution.

Time to SpendPlan to spend at least two to three days here to fully experience both the Centre Block and the West Block of the park.

Pro TipPack layers regardless of the season, as the high elevation of the Cypress Hills plateau can result in significantly cooler temperatures than the surrounding prairie.

Details

Hwy 21 South, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0, Canada

Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours

(306) 662-5411 saskparks.tourismsaskatchewan.com

About

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is a natural park in Canada straddling the Alberta / Saskatchewan boundary and jointly administered by the two provinces. Located south-east of Medicine Hat in the Cypress Hills, it became Canada's first interprovincial park in 1989.

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Jason Schultz2 years ago

Hands down, this is our favourite Provincial Park in SK. It has incredible amenities and something for everyone. Glorious vistas abound. The campsites are quite open/very low privacy due to the pines, but if you book the sites on the outside edges of the loops, they're better. Weather can be unpredictable at these elevations. We had hail and cold temps in July. The observatory and dark sky preserve are also a real treat!

jim patterson5 years ago

First time at Cypress Hills this year. It's a fantastic park. Would recommend at least 4 nights stay to take everything in. Washrooms were very clean, including the odd outhouse building. Nice warm showers you don't have to pay for and free campfire wood. Hiking trails are very well groomed. All employees in the park were very friendly. Hardly any tree coverage in the Meadows campground, would highly recommend selecting a site on the outer edge. Water craft rentals are very reasonably priced and enjoyable.

Vivian Friesen2 years ago

Only got to spend 1 night on my way to Alberta. The park is located south of the town of Maple Creek. You can refill gas and buy necessities in here or do it in the park as they have a store, restaurant, and gas pump within it. There are many trails around , beach and many modern amenities. The trails are full of deer, and where there is deer, there are ticks. There is a golf course as well. This is a park well worth visiting with the family and for more than 1 day.