Ness Creek Site

The Ness Creek Site is a year-round cultural and recreational destination in Saskatchewan’s boreal forest. It is home to a variety of cultural, educational and artistic activities including four independent music festivals, a biennial international artist collaboration, a winter festival and ski loppet, two music camps, art camps as well as host to numerous land-based learning activities. There are over 20 kms of all-season trails and cabins, offering visitors to the area opportunities for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. It is also available for private rentals including weddings, reunions and retreats. For more information on accommodations, facilities, and rentals contact nesscorerentals@gmail.com or visit their website.

EXPLORE THE AREA

The Ness Creek Site is located near the border of the west side of the Prince Albert National Park.  Although most people are more familiar with the East Side of the Park, increasing numbers of visitors are now heading to the Wild West Side. This less-developed side includes a wild Plains bison herd, lakes that have retained their pristine qualities, and a relatively untouched slice of boreal forest. There are over ten lakes within a 10km radius and the surrounding forest provides a habitat for many birds and animals, including deer, black bears, wolves, coyotes, moose, beaver, otter and several fish species. It is a mixed-wood forest, dominated by aspen and spruce, with stands of birch, pine, tamarack, black poplar, black spruce and fir trees. There is a wide variety of native herbaceous plants and shrubs, many of which are edible and useful for medicinal purposes. Much of the area’s forest has been marked by fire over the years, providing for a return of carbon to the sandy soils and rejuvenation of the ecosystems.

For more about Local Attractions including off-site accommodations, nearby lakes, and vacation spots visit:

• Big River, Nature’s Doorway
• Nesslin Lake Campground
• Prince Albert National Park
• Tourism Saskatchewan