In the realm of Whooping Cranes

Tour Dates: September 30 – October 6, 2026
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Price:

• $3,295 CAD per person + applicable tax (private room)
   
• $2,795 CAD per person + applicable tax (shared room)
  Deposit: $500 CAD per person (to reserve your spot)
   

Join us for an unforgettable fall migration adventure across Saskatchewan, the Land of Living Skies.

Many of you have asked for a dedicated trip to witness the incredible Whooping Crane migration, and we’re excited to make that dream a reality. Last year’s trip was epic, with over 60 Whooping Cranes seen! But this tour isn’t only about Whoopers, it’s a full celebration of autumn movement on the Prairies. From the haunting bugles of Sandhill Cranes to swirling clouds of Snow Geese in golden prairie light, you’ll experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

Our journey begins in the Saskatoon area, where we’ll focus on locating Whooping Cranes in prime nearby habitat. Along the way we’re likely to encounter Ross’s Goose, Cackling Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Tundra Swan, and impressive numbers of ducks and shorebirds. Raptors are often on the hunt this time of year too, Golden Eagles, Bald Eagles, and Northern Harriers are all possibilities, plus Prairie specialties like Sharp-tailed Grouse and Gray Partridge.

After our Saskatoon-based crane days, we’ll head north into the boreal forest to explore Prince Albert National Park, where we’ll look for Elk during the rut and boreal birds such as American Three-toed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Spruce Grouse, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, and Harris’s Sparrow. 

From there, we swing south to Swift Current and spend time in and around Grasslands National Park, one of Canada’s most unique wildlife regions. Expect wide-open “big sky” scenery, rich prairie birdlife (including the chance for Ferruginous Hawks and Golden Eagles), and mammals like Pronghorn, American Badger, Plains Bison, Moose, and Black-tailed Prairie Dogs.

We respectfully acknowledge that this tour takes place on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota peoples, as well as within the Homeland of the Métis Nation.
From the northern forests to the wide-open prairies and the ancient hills of Grasslands National Park, these landscapes have been stewarded and cherished by Indigenous communities for countless generations. As we explore the skies and wild spaces of Saskatchewan, we do so with gratitude, humility, and respect for the original and ongoing caretakers of this land.

• 7 days of expert-guided birding and wildlife viewing
   
• 6 nights of hotel accommodations (Saskatoon area, Prince Albert National Park area, Swift Current)
   
• All transportation during the tour
   
• Park entry fees to all included parks and protected areas
   
• Great company, lots of laughs, and memorable moments in the field
   

• Whooping Crane
   
• Sandhill Crane
   
• Snow Goose, Ross’s Goose, Cackling Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose
   
• Sharp-tailed Grouse
   
• Western Grebe
   
• Raptors: Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk
   
• Owls: Great Horned Owl (and other possibilities depending on conditions)
   
• Black-billed Magpie
   
• Multiple duck and shorebird species
   
• Mammals may include: Pronghorn, Plains Bison, Moose, American Badger, Black-tailed Prairie Dog, and more
   

(Wildlife is never guaranteed — but Saskatchewan in early fall can be absolutely loaded.)