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Meadow Lake

Give Meadow Lake one night as a base for Meadow Lake Provincial Park; skip it as a standalone stop, since the town itself is a two-hour walk.

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Meadow Lake is a town of about 5,300 in Northern Saskatchewan, at the junction of Highway 4 and Highway 55. It is the service centre for the surrounding area and the base for Meadow Lake Provincial Park, 60 km northwest, and Makwa Lake Provincial Park, 60 km west. People come for fishing, beaches, camping and winter trails, not for the town.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep for the parks; Jan–Mar for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
avoid Nov–Mar for road trips unless you are equipped for snow and extreme cold
Airports
YXE · YLL · YML
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.
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
Emergency numbers for Meadow Lake911 ▾

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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 Meadow Lake, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
  • Beerdraught in a pubC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi across townC$10–18 (≈ US$8–14)
  • Budget bedCampsite (unserviced to powered), a night, per roomC$20 (≈ US$15)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)

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.

Meadow Lake Provincial ParkMakwa Lake Provincial ParkFishing and campingSt. Cyr Trails
Airports
YXE Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 295 km (183 mi) south, roughly 3.5 h by car) · YLL Lloydminster Airport (Small regional airport; check current service before planning around it) · YML Meadow Lake Airport (Small airfield near town; no scheduled flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Care

    −11°C (13°F)

  2. Feb

    Care

    −8°C (18°F)

  3. Mar

    Care

    −1°C (31°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    9°C (47°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −9°C (16°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Jan–Mar. Avoid: Nov–Dec. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (−23°C (−9°F) low), wettest Jul (76.2 rain days), driest Feb (9.7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Meadow Lake: next 7 days

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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 (13°F)

−23°C (−9°F)

16.6 rd

Feb

−8°C (18°F)

−21°C (−6°F)

9.7 rd

Mar

−1°C (31°F)

−14°C (7°F)

12.5 rd

Apr

9°C (48°F)

−4°C (25°F)

24.7 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

2°C (35°F)

37.9 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

8°C (46°F)

75.6 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

76.2 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

8°C (47°F)

60.9 rd

Sep

17°C (63°F)

3°C (37°F)

36.8 rd

Oct

9°C (47°F)

−3°C (26°F)

22.3 rd

Nov

−2°C (28°F)

−12°C (10°F)

16.8 rd

Dec

−9°C (16°F)

−20°C (−5°F)

16.7 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 parks are 60 km out on Highway 4 and Highway 304. In town, taxis cover short hops; ask your motel to call one. In winter, check road conditions before leaving the pavement.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Meadow Lake Provincial Park

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive Highway 4 northwest about 60 km (37 mi)

Over 20 lakes and 800-plus campsites; the reason most people come.

Makwa Lake Provincial Park

go

Door to door: About 50 min

Drive Highway 304 west about 60 km (37 mi) toward Loon Lake

Five lakes, sandy beaches and hiking; Steele Narrows is nearby.

St. Cyr Trails

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Drive Highway 55 east 17 km (11 mi), then 3 km (1.9 mi) north on Island Hill Road

Year-round loops from 0.5 km (0.3 mi) to 9 km (5.6 mi); dogs on leash.

Prince Albert

caution

Door to door: About 3 h

Drive Highway 55 east via Shellbrook

Long for a return day; check road and fuel stops before committing.

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.

9th Street West hotel area

Several motels and chain hotels sit along this stretch; easiest with a car and trailer.

Centre Street and downtown

Walkable to restaurants and the museum; fewer beds.

Meadow Lake Provincial Park campgrounds

Twelve campgrounds and over 800 campsites; book ahead for July and August.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
High
C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$150C$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Fuel, Saskatoon return (about 600 km)1 × C$80C$80
Provincial park entry1 × C$0 · Check current Saskatchewan park feesC$0
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20C$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$57
Trip total≈ C$314 per person per day, bed includedC$627≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and park passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
Diner breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
Burger or pub mainC$18–28 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer, draught in a pubC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
Taxi across townC$10–18 (≈ US$8–14)
Campsite, unserviced to poweredC$20–55 (≈ US$15–40)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A small town with a low-key feel. The main practical risks are driving conditions: winter ice and snow, wildlife on the highway at dusk, and long gaps between services.
  • Distances between services are long: fill the tank and carry water before heading to the parks.
  • Cell coverage is patchy in the parks and on secondary roads.
  • Winter brings extreme cold and snow; check highway conditions before driving.
  • Summer mosquitoes and blackflies are heavy near water: bring repellent.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Meadow Lake Hospital (24 h emergency)
+1 306-236-1550

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Meadow Lake Hospital+1 306-236-1550

Embassy

No embassies in Meadow Lake; the US consulate general is in Calgary or Winnipeg, and most countries' missions are in Ottawa.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Saskatoon → Meadow Lake by car: about 295 km (183 mi), roughly 3.5 h
  • Taxi in town: C$10–18 (≈ US$8–14)
  • Meadow Lake → Provincial Park by car: about 60 km (37 mi), 45 min

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the fuel station? — Where is the fuel station?
  • Is there a campsite free tonight? — Is there a campsite free tonight?

Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.

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 Meadow Lake. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for the parks; Jan–Mar for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing · avoid Nov–Mar for road trips unless you are equipped for snow and extreme cold · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YXE: last flight arrivals, shuttle and taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Park pages with verified campground booking windows and boat-launch points.
  3. Winter fixtures: trail grooming status, highway closures and cold-weather gear checks.
  4. Fuel, grocery and last-services map between town and the parks.

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