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Prince Albert National Park rich in nature and history

Outdoor adventure awaits in Saskatchewan.

Prince Albert National Park spans almost 4,000 square kilometers in central Saskatchewan and offers plenty of unique experiences for nature lovers, reports Canoe Travel.

Established as a national park in 1927, PANP "features many outstanding natural wonders and cultural treasures, including the only fully protected white pelican nesting colony in Canada, the isolated, lakeside cabin of conservationist Grey Owl and a free-ranging herd of plains bison," explains the Parks Canada website.

The area is as rich in history as it is in nature, and the First Nations in the area date back somewhere between 4,000 and 7,500 years. The town of Waskesiu, which sits in the heart of the park, offers educational centers and tours about the region.

Nearby Ness Creek is home to the annual Ness Creek Music Festival, a four-day celebration of music, arts and communal living that takes place each July.

For more information on the region, see the Parks Canada website.