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To paraphrase an old line, there are no boring parts of Saskatchewan, just boring visitors. Yes, the terrain lacks drama, there's not a lot of people here, the two major towns define the vaguely complimentary 'nice,' and so on. But that simply means that the savvy visitor can dig deep to discover the province's inherent appeal.

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From lively urban centers to rugged, adventurous backcountry, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan offers rich variety. Here are the top things to do.

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