Prairie Canola Fields

The vast canola fields in the Canadian Prairie provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba are a defining feature of Canada's summer landscape. Canola was developed in the 1970s by scientists at the University of Manitoba and Agriculture Canada through conventional breeding of rapeseed. The name stands for 'Canadian oil, low acid,' referring to its reduced erucic acid content. With their bright yellow blossoms, the fields transform entire regions into a sea of gold during the month of July. Today, Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of canola, which is primarily used for cooking oil and biofuel production. Cultivation plays a central role in Western Canada's economy, supporting thousands of jobs in farming and processing. The plant is also a vital source for honeybees, as the vast acreage provides an enormous amount of nectar. Through modern agricultural practices and ongoing research, the sustainability and yield of canola production continue to advance.

Nearby cities

Prince Albert

The third-largest city in Saskatchewan, the 'Gateway to the North'.

Moose Jaw

A city in Saskatchewan known for its tunnels and murals.

Lloydminster

Lloydminster is a border city that sits directly on the line between Alberta and Saskatchewan.

North Battleford

A city on the North Saskatchewan River.

Swift Current

Swift Current is a prairie city in southwestern Saskatchewan on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Yorkton

A commercial hub in eastern Saskatchewan with strong Ukrainian roots.

History & landmarks

Saskatchewan Legislative Building

A monumental Beaux-Arts style building located in Regina.

Nature

Lake Athabasca

A large lake in Saskatchewan and Alberta, known for its sand dunes and uranium mining.

Churchill River (Saskatchewan)

A historic river with countless lakes and rapids, a major route for canoeists.

More places

Saskatchewan Potash Mining

Saskatchewan's potash industry is one of the world's most important fertilizer supply chains.

Saskatchewan Uranium Mining

Saskatoon is a service and corporate centre for Saskatchewan's uranium industry.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

A combined zoo and botanical garden in Saskatoon that showcases animals from various habitats.

Battle of Batoche

The site of the decisive 1885 battle that ended the North-West Rebellion in Saskatchewan.

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Saskatchewan Cranberry Farms

Though unexpected, northern Saskatchewan has commercial cranberry cultivation in bogs.

Cypress Hills

A striking high plateau rising abruptly above the surrounding prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Esterhazy Flour Mill

A rare example of a wood-framed flour mill representing early 20th-century agriculture in Saskatchewan.