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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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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 →
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)
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°C14°F
−20°C−4°F
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Feb
−7°C19°F
−17°C1°F
7 rd
Mar
1°C34°F
−10°C14°F
8 rd
Apr
11°C52°F
−2°C28°F
8 rd
May
18°C64°F
4°C39°F
10 rd
Jun
23°C73°F
9°C48°F
12 rd
Jul
26°C79°F
12°C54°F
10 rd
Aug
26°C79°F
11°C52°F
9 rd
Sep
19°C66°F
5°C41°F
8 rd
Oct
11°C52°F
−1°C30°F
7 rd
Nov
0°C32°F
−9°C16°F
8 rd
Dec
−8°C18°F
−17°C1°F
8 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
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 & 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 southeast of Kenosee LakeDrive Highway 603, about 16 mi 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 south of the park, near CarlyleDrive about 5 mi 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) or Trans-Canada to Whitewood then Highway 9 south (about 230 km)Highway 48 via White City (about 124 mi) or Trans-Canada to Whitewood then Highway 9 south (about 143 mi)
Too far for a comfortable same-day return; treat it as your arrival or departure leg.
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 south of the village.Bear Claw Casino & Hotel and White Bear Lake Resort campgrounds, about 5 mi south of the village.
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
Pocket card
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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, 2–2.5 habout 124–143 mi, 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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- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (where is the toilet)
English is the working language here; no phrasebook needed.
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)