Grasslands National Park Visitor Centre — Attraction in Val Marie

Located in southern Saskatchewan near the US border, Grasslands National Park offers a pristine view of pure Canadian prairie. The area is filled with natural wildlife and lucky explorers may be able to glimpse bison, prairie dogs, burrowing owls as well as natural prairie grasses as far as the eye can see. The park is divided into two blocks, with the West Block offering the most trails for casual walkers. While there are some more difficult trails and climbs for hardcore hikers, the West Block also has several shorter trails and day visitors may want to conquer a few of the one to two-mile (2-3km) routes in a single day. Paths like the Eagle Butte Trail and Top Dogtown Trail may offer glimpses of spectacular wildflowers and rare black-tailed prairie dogs, respectively. The more difficult 70 Mile Butte Trail is a popular hike but does involve a more intense elevation gain. Don't worry, though, it's three miles...

Definitely worth the detour.... Staff are more than patient with over excited visitors, and quite knowledgeable about history and wildlife.

Campground is perfect, even for larger rigs (I have a 40 footer). Just that the trail that leads has plenty of ruts, so drive slow. Campground has only power, (there are restrooms and water supply, not for rv, just to fill your jugs, so fill your rv at visitors center in Val Marie.

There is also a cardlock for fuel in town that takes visa and master card. Not sure about us cards though... Grocery store has everything you need.

So spend the night there and enjoy what the Prairie has to offer... Oh yes PLENTY OF BISONS... no need to leave the main trail..

Ps, they have brand new super tents for rent as well as...

This was so lame and disappointing. If anyone wants to find a better description of the history of the area please head across the street to the museum in the old school house..way better info and better nature and history books for sale and you can get a great latte in the Cafe. The receptionist in the centre was constantly on the phone dealing with camping reservations and she didn't seem to know squat about the actual park. Best part was coming outside and being hit with the fabulous fragrance of the wolf willow in bloom planted in the parking area. This centre could be so...