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Parks Canada Trivia

How many National Parks and National Historic Sites are found in Saskatchewan?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

Answer:

c) 6.  Saskatchewan is home to 2 National Parks: Prince Albert and Grasslands National Parks; and 4 National Historic Sites: Batoche, Fort Battleford, Fort Walsh, and Motherwell National Historic Sites. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Canadian national parks service, which was established in 1911, and was the first of its kind. Find out more about Parks Canada’s 100th Anniversary.