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Kenosee Lake
Go for 1–2 nights in Jul–Aug for lake swimming, waterslides and golf; skip it in winter unless you are here for skiing or snowmobiling.
Kenosee Lake is a small resort village inside Moose Mountain Provincial Park, about 2–2.5 hours southeast of Regina by car. It is a summer lake base: swimming, waterslides, an 18-hole golf course and a provincial-park trail network. There is no airport and no train, so you need a car. One full day covers the lake and slides; two nights lets you add golf or Cannington Manor. Off-season, most businesses close.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (Jul–Aug warmest for swimming)
- avoid Nov–Mar unless you are here for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling; many seasonal businesses close
- Airport
- YQR
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
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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
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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 Kenosee Lake, 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 low-crime rural resort area; the real risks are highway driving, winter ice, open water and summer storms.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 511 Saskatchewan highway conditions
- 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 Airport (Nearest major airport; about 2–2.5 h by car via Highway 48 or the Trans-Canada to Whitewood then south on Highway…
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the village, the park, the golf courses and Cannington Manor are spread along Highway 9 and Highway 603.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner mainC$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
- BeerDraught beerC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
- Museum or sight ticketPark entry, vehicle, summerC$15 (≈ US$11) (check)
- Budget bedCampsite (tent or RV), a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedCampsite (tent or RV), a night, per roomC$45 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedCampsite (tent or RV), a night, per roomC$70 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$300 (≈ 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 Airport (Nearest major airport; about 2–2.5 h by car via Highway 48 or the Trans-Canada to Whitewood then south on Highway 9)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Feb
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kenosee Lake: 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
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
8 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
7 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Dec
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°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
A car is effectively required: the village, the park, the golf courses and Cannington Manor are spread along Highway 9 and Highway 603. Within the village and park you can walk or cycle; the park has a trail network for hiking, mountain biking and, in winter, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. No public transit serves the area.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cannington Manor Provincial Historic Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Drive Highway 603, about 26 km (16 mi) southeast of Kenosee LakeDrive Highway 603, about 16 mi (26 km) southeast of Kenosee Lake
1882 settler village abandoned by 1900; check seasonal opening before you drive out.
White Bear Lake Golf Course
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive about 8 km (5 mi) south of the park, near CarlyleDrive about 5 mi (8 km) south of the park, near Carlyle
18 holes; the only white silica sand bunkers in southern Saskatchewan.
Whitewood
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive north on Highway 9 to the Trans-Canada Highway
Useful fuel and food stop on the way to or from Regina.
Regina
skipDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Highway 48 via White City (about 200 km (124 mi)) or Trans-Canada to Whitewood then Highway 9 south (about 230 km (143 mi))Highway 48 via White City (about 124 mi (200 km)) or Trans-Canada to Whitewood then Highway 9 south (about 143 mi (230 km))
Too far for a comfortable same-day return; treat it as your arrival or departure leg.
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.
Kenosee Lake village
Walk to the lake, The Bar Bar and the park entrance; Moosehead Inn is open May 1–Sep 30 only.
Moose Mountain Provincial Park
Kenosee Inn and Cabins sits in the park overlooking the lake; a park entry fee applies in summer.
White Bear First Nation
Bear Claw Casino & Hotel and White Bear Lake Resort campgrounds, about 8 km (5 mi) south of the village.Bear Claw Casino & Hotel and White Bear Lake Resort campgrounds, about 5 mi (8 km) south of the village.
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$90–150 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–250 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cabin or motel room1 × 2 nights × C$180 | C$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$170 | C$680 |
| Park entry fee, vehicle, summer1 × C$15 · check | C$15 |
| Kenosee Superslides day pass2 × C$35 · check; seasonal, summer only | C$70 |
| 18 holes at Golf Kenosee2 × C$70 · check; seasonal | C$140 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$132 |
| Trip total≈ C$362 per person per day, bed included | C$1,447≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Casual lunch or burger | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Dinner main | C$20–35 (≈ US$15–30) |
| Draught beer | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Park entry, vehicle, summer | C$15 (≈ US$11) (check) |
| Kenosee Superslides day pass | C$35 (≈ US$30) (check) |
| 18 holes at Golf Kenosee | C$70 (≈ US$55) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No airport or train station: plan on driving from Regina, about 2–2.5 h.
- Many businesses are seasonal; Moosehead Inn closes Sep 30 and some services shut outside summer.
- A park entry fee applies in summer for vehicles entering Moose Mountain Provincial Park; check the current rate.
- Cell coverage can be patchy in the park and on rural highways.
- Winter driving on Highway 9 and 603 can be icy; check road conditions before setting out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Saskatchewan highway conditions
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Saskatchewan highway conditions511
Embassy
No embassies in the area; the nearest consulates are in Regina and Calgary, and embassies are in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Regina → Kenosee Lake by car: about 200–230 km (124–143 mi), 2–2.5 habout 124–143 mi (200–230 km), 2–2.5 h
- Park entry, vehicle, summer: about C$15 (≈ US$11) (check)
- Kenosee Superslides day pass: about C$35 (≈ US$30) (check)
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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 Kenosee Lake. 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 (Jul–Aug warmest for swimming) · avoid Nov–Mar unless you are here for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling; many seasonal businesses close · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YQR: field-check the drive time, rental desks and a Regina overnight rung before the park leg.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the village and lakefront, Moose Mountain Provincial Park, Golf Kenosee, and the White Bear First Nation cluster.
- Place pages with verified seasonal cutoffs (Superslides, Golf Kenosee, Cannington Manor, the park visitor centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTourism Saskatchewan — Kenosee Lake
- officialTourism Saskatchewan — Moose Mountain Provincial Park
- officialTourism Saskatchewan — Cannington Manor Provincial Historic Park
- officialGolf Kenosee
- officialKenosee Superslides
- officialBear Claw Casino & Hotel
- officialKenosee Inn and Cabins
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kenosee Lake, revision 5240999 (CC BY-SA 4.0)