8-Hour Whooping Crane Spotting Tour in Saskatoon with Fall Colours

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Observe majestic Whooping Cranes, the tallest birds in North America
• 02 View large flocks of Whoopers from the road in the Saskatoon region
• 03 Drive out to fields where Whooping Cranes are known to roost
• 04 Enjoy the fall colours during your bird-watching outing

Spot the majestic Whooping Crane, the tallest bird in North America and a symbol of wildlife conservation for decades. The Saskatoon region is the best place in the world to view large flocks of Whoopers from the road. This 8-hour bird-watching tour takes you out of the city to look for cranes known to be roosting in nearby fields, with the added chance to enjoy the fall colours along the way.

Spot the majestic Whooping Crane, the tallest bird in North America and a symbol of wildlife conservation for decades.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Saskatoon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Whooping Crane Spotting in the Saskatoon Region

• Drive away from the city to spot Whooping Cranes known to be roosting in fields in the Saskatoon region.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Saskatoon guide

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Transportation

• Accommodation

• Any park admission fees

• Other sundry costs

What to bring

• Wear warm clothes suitable for the weather.
• Bring your lunch.
• Bring binoculars, or request in advance to borrow a pair.
• You must drive your own personal or rented vehicle during this tour.

Know before you go

• Because Whooping Cranes are an endangered bird species, we take care to avoid disturbing these birds. In some cases, you should observe these cranes from your vehicle. Stepping outside your vehicle may disturb the birds.
• Washrooms are only available at a few gas stations along our route.
• This tour is available to people using wheelchairs because you may stay in your vehicle during the tour.
• The tour guide may ride in your non-smoking vehicle, or may drive in a separate vehicle.
• You may borrow a pair of binoculars if requested in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Tour start

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.