Welcome to the province of Saskatchewan, Canada – a place of breath-taking landscapes, wide-open spaces and hospitality that is second-to-none. This province is big – 651,900 km2, in fact, and has nearly 100,000 lakes and waterways. Natural beauty is not the only thing this province is known for though. Join us on a culinary journey of Saskatchewan, where food and drink abound, and you will find something good to eat around every corner!

Saskatoon Berry Pie

Looking for adventurous places to eat or local cuisine? Need something sweet to make the experience that much better? Try the saskatoon berry pie. This amazing treat is loved all throughout Saskatchewan. The fill of berry pie can alter mildly from place to place, with the main ingredients being saskatoon berries, water, sugar, corn-starch, and lemon juice. Berries are harvested mid- to late-July. Fresh picked, they are a delicious treat. They can also be frozen for supermarkets and retailers to sell year-round. These versatile and scrumptious berries can be made into many items, such as jams, syrups, or even slow gin! Saskatoon berry treats can be found on restaurant menus, at farmer’s markets and in shops throughout the province. These berries have a sweet, nutty almond flavour that will stimulate your pallet.

Bison Products

Bison ranches dot the province, and delicious products range from sausage to burgers to jerky, and more. Premium cuts are featured on some restaurant menus, and ground bison can add flare to comfort foods like chili, tacos, and other dishes.

Mushrooms

Did you know that over 450 different species of mushrooms grow in Saskatchewan? Although there are species that shouldn’t be eaten, chefs know the ones that can be and love to incorporate the tasty morsels into tantalizing dishes. In particular, morel mushrooms are a prized delicacy found in Saskatchewan’s forests. Chefs delight in this bounty and transform dishes using these simple, yet heathy and flavourful ingredients. You will not have to look far before finding restaurants, like Hearth in Saskatoon, that readily serve up amazing mushroom dishes.

Mead

Everyone knows the importance of bees for pollination and honey production but do you know the tasty libation that can be produced from the golden liquid? Prairie Bee Meadery, located in Moose Jaw, is Saskatchewan's first craft meadery. Honey is crafted into a delicate, fruity wine, suitable for sipping on those hot Saskatchewan summer days. Many of the fruits in Prairie Bee wines are grown on their Saskatchewan farm. Prairie Bee products have finishes that range from sweet to dry – truly a treasure for every palate and a must stop if you are in Moose Jaw.

Indigenous Cuisine

Thoughtfully prepared cuisine is exactly what you will find at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, where you can enjoy traditional Indigenous dishes with a contemporary twist. Made with the freshest local ingredients, menu items at the onsite restaurant include Goose soup, Three Sisters chili, bison stew and even a wild rice falafel burger. Experience first-hand why the restaurant was named one of the top ten Indigenous restaurants in Canada by Food Network Canada. If you are looking for a truly unique summer experience, take in an outdoor Han Wi Moon dinner – a celebration of the Northern Plains people, landscape, ingredients, and culture.

Saskatchewan has many roads that lead from one adventure to the next. Plan to visit often to try all the amazing restaurants, farmers’ markets, breweries, and distilleries along the way. You and your tastebuds will be glad you did! Intrigued by Saskatchewan? Ring Canada As You Like It today.