14 businesses opening in Saskatchewan provincial parks this summer

Saskatchewan provincial parks will have more options available for campers this summer.

On Monday, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport announced 14 new businesses are to open across the provincial park system.

Fully furnished cabin rentals are to be offered by Lake Time Rentals at Meadow Lake Provincial Park, and by Mistik Resort at Good Spirit Provincial Park.

Six businesses will offer new features this camping season, including: An inflatable waterpark offered by Sask Aquatic Adventures at Moose Mountain Provincial Park; paddle and marine-related training, water and ice rescue courses, first aid and other specialized training through Amphibious Response Support Unit ONE at Echo Valley Provincial Park; e-bike rentals offered by 306 E-bike Rentals at Moose Mountain Provincial Park; e-bike and fat bike rentals through Aurora E-bike Rentals at Pike Lake and Blackstrap provincial parks; and youth swimming lessons with Shara Vick at Makwa Lake Provincial Park and with Shayla Huber at Katepwa Point Provincial Park.

Three new markets are to open: Good Spirit Summer Market at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park; Greenwater Farmer’s Market at Greenwater Lake Provincial Park; and Lakeside Market at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.

Three new food offerings will also be available, including: Hot dogs, hamburgers, mini donuts, sweet treats and more offered by Perras Carnival Treats at Echo Valley Provincial Park; baked treats, specialty coffee, sandwiches and other snacks offered by Travelling Bakery at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park; and handmade pizza and burgers offered by La Fenice Pizzeria at Candle Lake Provincial Park.