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Kamsack
One night is enough for Kamsack itself; add a second only if you are using it as a base for Duck Mountain Provincial Park or the Doukhobor sites.
Kamsack is a town of about 1,900 people at the junction of the Whitesand and Assiniboine rivers in East Central Saskatchewan, 80 km northeast of Yorkton. It is the practical gateway to Duck Mountain Provincial Park and to the Doukhobor heritage sites at Veregin. The town is walkable; everything around it needs a car.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the park, golf and camping; Jan–Mar for downhill skiing at Duck Mountain
- avoid Nov–Apr unless you are skiing: cold, short days and some seasonal sites closed
- Airports
- YQR · YXE
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kamsack911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kamsack, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA small, quiet prairie town; the real risks are long rural drives, winter road conditions and thin phone coverage outside town.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYQR Regina International (About 270 km (168 mi) southwest by car; the usual arrival airport for this corner of the province.).YQR Regina International (About 168 mi (270 km) southwest by car; the usual arrival airport for this corner of the province.).
- Getting aroundThe town itself is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCampsite in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, a night, per roomC$25 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$140 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YQR Regina International (About 270 km (168 mi) southwest by car; the usual arrival airport for this corner of the province.) · YXE Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International (About 355 km (221 mi) west by car; a longer but sometimes cheaper option.)YQR Regina International (About 168 mi (270 km) southwest by car; the usual arrival airport for this corner of the province.) · YXE Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International (About 221 mi (355 km) west by car; a longer but sometimes cheaper option.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
Feb
Care
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Mar
Care
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Jan–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kamsack: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
8 rd
Feb
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
7 rd
Mar
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Nov
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
Dec
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town itself is walkable. A private vehicle is needed for Duck Mountain Provincial Park, the Doukhobor village at Veregin, and the Fort Livingstone and Fort Pelly sites. Highway 5 and Highway 9 meet in Kamsack.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Hwy 57 west about 20 km (12 mi) by carHwy 57 west about 12 mi (20 km) by car
Lakes, boreal forest, camping and a lodge; the main reason to stay a second night.
National Doukhobor Heritage Village, Veregin
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Hwy 5 west about 15 km (9.3 mi) by carHwy 5 west about 9.3 mi (15 km) by car
Museum complex with a brick-oven bakery, bath house and prayer home; seasonal hours, check ahead.
Fort Pelly National Historic Site
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Hwy 8 north about 24 km (15 mi), then 6.7 km (4.2 mi) westHwy 8 north about 15 mi (24 km), then 4.2 mi (6.7 km) west
A former Hudson's Bay Company post marked by a plaque; little else on site.
Fort Livingstone National Historic Site
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
About 40 km (25 mi) north by carAbout 25 mi (40 km) north by car
Briefly the capital of the Northwest Territories and an NWMP headquarters in the 1870s; unstaffed.
Door to door: About 1 h
Hwy 9 southwest about 80 km (50 mi) by carHwy 9 southwest about 50 mi (80 km) by car
The nearest full-service town for shopping, hospitals and more beds.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kamsack town centre
Motels and the walkable core; best if you are here for one night or arriving by train.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park / Madge Lake
Cabins, townhouses and campsites about 20 km (12 mi) east; best for two nights or more in summer.Cabins, townhouses and campsites about 12 mi (20 km) east; best for two nights or more in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Fuel, per day of local driving1 × C$30 · check | C$30 |
| Golf green fee, one round2 × C$50 · check | C$100 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$63 |
| Trip total≈ C$347 per person per day, bed included | C$693≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Diner meal | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Motel room, one night | C$90–200 (≈ US$70–150) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) |
| Golf green feecheck | C$40–70 (≈ US$30–55) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances between sights are long and rural roads can be gravel: fill the tank in Kamsack before heading out.
- Some heritage and historic sites are seasonal or unstaffed: confirm opening before driving.
- Winter driving on Highway 5 and Highway 57 can be icy; check road conditions.
- Cell coverage thins out in the park and on the back roads.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kamsack → Yorkton by car: about 80 km (50 mi), roughly 1 habout 50 mi (80 km), roughly 1 h
- Kamsack → Regina by car: about 270 km (168 mi), roughly 3 habout 168 mi (270 km), roughly 3 h
- VIA Rail Winnipeg–Churchill: stops at Kamsack twice weekly (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the gas station? — Where is the gas station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
English is the everyday language here; no phrase list needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kamsack. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for the park, golf and camping; Jan–Mar for downhill skiing at Duck Mountain · avoid Nov–Apr unless you are skiing: cold, short days and some seasonal sites closed · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialTown of Kamsack
- officialVIA Rail — Kamsack station
- officialParks Canada — Fort Livingstone National Historic Site
- officialParks Canada — Fort Pelly National Historic Site
- officialTourism Saskatchewan — Duck Mountain Provincial Park
- officialNational Doukhobor Heritage Village
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kamsack, revision 4908153 (CC BY-SA 4.0)