Getting Here By Road

Big skies, open roads

There's a wealth of travel information (brochures, maps and more), plus picnic areas, washrooms, souvenirs and snacks waiting for you at Tourism Saskatchewan's five Visitor Reception Centres. Certified travel experts will answer all your  questions, provide some helpful hints, and help you discover some Saskatchewan surprises.

Visitor Reception Centre Locations & Hours for 2010

TransCanada Highway #1 (May 20 - September 13)
     - Fleming (near Manitoba border):
            Hours:    May 20 to June 4 > 8am - 6pm daily
                         June 5 to Sept 6 > 7am - 7pm daily
                         Sept 7 to Sept 13 > 8am - 6pm daily 
            Contact: 1-306-435-4576
     - Maple Creek (near Alberta border): 
            Hours:    May 20 to June 4 > 9am - 5pm daily
                         June 5 to Sept 6 > 8am - 7pm daily
                         Sept 7 to Sept 13 > 9am - 5pm daily
            Contact: 1-306-662-5472

TransCanada Yellowhead Highway #16 (May 20 - September 6)
     - Langenburg (Manitoba border): 
            Hours:    May 20 to June 4 > 8am - 4pm daily
                         June 5 to Sept 6 > 7:30am - 5:30pm daily
            Contact: 1-306-743-6256
     - Lloydminster (near Alberta border):
            Hours:    May 20 to June 4 > 9am - 5pm daily
                         June 5 to Sept 6 > 8am - 6pm daily
            Contact: 1-306-825-8690

Highway #39 (May 20 - September 6)
     - North Portal (U.S. Border Crossing):
            Hours:    May 20 to June 4 > 8am - 4pm daily
                         June 5 to Sept 6 > 8am - 6pm daily
            Contact: 1-306-927-6271

In addition to the Visitor Reception Centres, there are more than 120 tourism information centres in communities around Saskatchewan, so you're never far from a friendly face and helpful information.

By Bus 

Saskatchewan is serviced by two major bus lines and several smaller ones. The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) provides passenger transportation and parcel express services throughout Saskatchewan, with main terminals in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert and an additional 206 rural agencies throughout the province. Greyhound Canada Transportation operates in Saskatchewan along major highway routes including the Trans-Canada Highway #1 and TransCanada Highway #16 Yellowhead.

Road conditions and driving rules

Saskatchewan has more roads per capita than anywhere else in Canada. Getting around is easy, once you know the rules of the road.

Find out current highway conditions across Saskatchewan.

Rules of the Road 

Speed Limits: across Canada, distances and speed limits are posted in metric (kilometres and kilometres per hour). 1 kilometre or km = 0.6 miles; 1 mile = 1.6 km, and 100 km/hour = 62.5 miles/hour.

Emergency Vehicles: All drivers must slow down to 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside that have their lights flashing. This includes city police and RCMP vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and tow trucks.

Children in Vehicles: Child Car Seats are mandatory in Saskatchewan. Children who are under the age of 6 years or weighing up to 40 pounds must travel in safety-approved car seats.

Seat Belts: Seat Belt use is mandatory for all drivers and passengers in Canada.

Drivers' Licences: Tourists from any other country are permitted to use their valid licence for a period of 3 months.

Insurance: Vehicle Insurance is compulsory in Saskatchewan. US visitors are advised to obtain a Canadian Non-Resident Inter-Provincial Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card, which is accepted as evidence of financial responsibility in case of accident. This card is available in the USA through US insurance companies.

Vehicle accident: if you are involved in an accident on the highway or in a rural community, contact the nearest detachment of the RCMP and your vehicle insurer for assistance. In cities, contact the local police service.

Trailers & RVs: visitors travelling in RVs or vehicles with trailers are welcome. Trailers must not exceed 8'6" in width and 75'6" in length ; exceeding these limits may require you to pay a customs assessment. Any permits required are issued at the port of entry. Trucks pulling campers and boats should also ensure they meet these regulations.

Fuel: Gas and Oil are sold by the litre (1.0 U.S. gallon = 3.78 litres). Diesel fuel is available along major highways and urban centres; propane is easily available in most centres.

Motorcycles: Motorcyclists are required to wear helmets and drive with headlights on. Riding two abreast is prohibited.