Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Saskatchewan

When I learned I am a "Lost Canadian", one of the first things I wanted to do was to learn about the country which I am part of - Canada. I have to say, as I've researched the Provinces and Territories I've been very surprised at all the interesting things I've learned! I always thought of Canada as the country North of us, which was even colder than Michigan (where I grew up), but I now know Canada is a truly amazing place and is so much more than I ever knew! Today I'm happy to share with you what I've learned about Saskatchewan - and just a "heads up" - it is so much more than just a place where there are lots of prairies!

• Saskatchewan is known as the "Land of Living Skies."
• It  is home to both the largest and smallest Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeletons ever found at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina. 
• The Athabasca Sand Dunes and Great Sand Dunes are part of a region known as the Great Sand Hills and are some of the largest sand dunes in North America.
• Over 5% of the population of Saskatchewan identifies as First Nations. 5% are Métis, which is a larger percentage than any other province, with the exception of Manitoba.
• The hottest temperature ever recorded in Saskatchewan was 45.0°C (113°F), while the lowest was −56.7°C (−70°F). That’s a difference of over 100 degrees Celsius (or 183 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Little Manitou Lake, southeast of Saskatoon, is nicknamed “Little Dead Sea.” The lake has such a high mineral concentration that it’s easy to float on its surface. 
• More than 60% of Canada’s wheat is grown in Saskatchewan. The province is also the world’s leading producer of chickpeas and lentils.

You will find more information about Saskatchewan at this link.