Released on December 22, 2025
Skate the Park at Echo Valley Provincial Park opens December 26 offering the perfect winter experience for residents and visitors.
"Each winter, Echo Valley comes alive with a 980-metre skating loop around the Aspen campground," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said. "It is a magical experience for visitors, and an activity that everyone should try this winter."
Skate the Park will be lit up with thousands of twinkling lights and will feature a new Winter Olympics theme that includes a podium spot to take the perfect family photo. Adaptive kicksleds are available on a first-come first-serve basis. A tipi warming shelter with a wood-burning stove will also return this year.

A day at Echo Valley Provincial Park offers ice skating and more:
Visitors can try the Ninja Warrior Course, crokicurl rink, illuminated snowshoe trail and cross-country skiing.
Back2Nature Wellness offers a toasty warm experience with its wooden-barrel sauna, the perfect chance to warm up after a day in the snow. Reservation required.
The Visitor Centre will have a variety of drinks and snacks from the concession, and Sask Parks apparel will be available for purchase.
Skate the Park Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visitors can turn their experience into a winter getaway and stay in one of the propane-heated Camp-Easy Yurts or book an electric campsite.

Earth To Sky also offers glamping domes in the park, for those seeking a more pampered experience.
To learn more about Echo Valley or other provincial parks this winter, visit the Sask Parks website.
Know Before You Go
A valid Park Entry Permit is required to visit provincial parks year-round. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Annual Entry Permits are available at a discounted rate of $45 and are valid until April 30, 2026.
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