Prince Albert

city in Saskatchewan, Canada

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is a city on the North Saskatchewan River. It is the largest Northern Saskatchewan city, and third in population and size in the province after Regina and Saskatoon.

For other places with the same name, see Prince Albert (disambiguation).

There are numerous campgrounds near Prince Albert, especially in Prince Albert National Park, which is home to an exceptionally adventurous and scenic hike to Grey Owl's Cabin, and Waskesiu Lake, a particularly charming summer resort to visit as well.

Understand

Prince Albert skyline

Named after Queen Victoria's husband, is known as the "Gateway to the North". The local pulp and paper mill announced its closure after serving as the community's primary economic engine for 60-75 years. The good news is that Prince Albert is now poised to become a new hub for call centres.

Visitor information

Get in

By plane

Airport

Airlines

By car

Most people travelling to Prince Albert do so by car. Highway #11 runs from Prince Albert to Saskatoon (the closest "big city"), and is the primary highway into the city. The next two most important highways in the area are highway #3 (south of PA) and highway #2.

By bus

  • from Saskatoon. M 6AM and noon, W 6AM and 5PM, F noon. 5 buses a week, 1.5 hour trip. Also stops in Rosthern. All ages $35 taxes included. (updated Jan 2018)

Get around

Almost everyone drives in Prince Albert, even though there is a city bus service. Taxis are also another option.

See

Prince Albert Historical Museum
Prince Albert Arts Centre

The Rawlinson Art Centre, Art Hauser Centre, and Saskatchewan Provincial Court House are attractive venues.

  • 🌍 The Historical Museum, 10 River Street East, ☏ +1 306-764-2992, . Late May-Aug: Daily 9AM-5PM, Th until 9PM. At other times, by appointment. In the Central Fire Hall, a municipal heritage building built in 1912 on the North Saskatchewan River. The building served the city as its fire hall for 63 years until 1975. $2 for ages 12+; $1 for ages 6-12; under 6 free. (updated Jan 2018)
  • 🌍 Diefenbaker House Museum, 246 19th Street West, ☏ +1 306-953-4863 (summer), . Late May-Aug: Daily 9AM-5PM; winter : Tu 11AM-4PM or by appointment (call +1 306-764-2992). This house was the residence of John Diefenbaker immediately prior to his becoming Prime Minister of Canada. The museum is furnished as it was in Diefenbaker's day. It holds artifacts, documents and photographs of Canada’s thirteenth Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Prince Albert from 1953 to 1979. (updated Jan 2018)
  • 🌍 Prince Albert Raiders, Art Hauser Centre 690 32 St E. Western Hockey League team. Adult $22, student $14, child (6-12) $8, wheelchair seating $14, children 5 and under free. (updated Jan 2018)

Do

  • Prince Albert is the central hub for hunters and fishermen looking to go the various lakes, and vast wilderness of Northern Saskatchewan. The city offers places of taxidermy, guide services, and several outlets for transportation needs, accommodations, equipment and supplies.
  • The city is 30-45 minutes from Christopher Lake, Emma Lake, Candle Lake, and Prince Albert National Park; all of which offer camping and fishing on some of Saskatchewan's largest pristine lakes. Further north are Big River, Montreal Lake, McLean Lake, and Montreal River.
  • 🌍 Northern Lights Casino, ☏ +1 306 764-4777. (updated Mar 2018)
  • 🌍 Little Red River Park (a 5-minute drive out on the highway). Offers a wilderness of hiking trails and skiing. Little Red River Park (updated Mar 2018)

Buy

  • Gateway Mall, in downtown Prince Albert, has seen better days but offers a variety of large chain stores and small local businesses.
  • Cornerstone Shopping Centre, in the eastern part of Prince Albert, is a larger outdoor shopping centre with various large chain stores and restaurants, including Tim Hortons.
  • Downtown Prince Albert has many different food, entertainment, and shopping venues.

Eat

  • 🌍 The Spice Trail, 2901 2nd Ave W, Unit 1, ☏ +1 306-970-9442. M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM and 5PM-8PM. Indian, vegetarian friendly, vegan options. Dishes $12-17. (updated Jan 2018)

Drink

There's more than a few places to get a drink in Prince Albert, including the two Province-run liquor stores located in the city. The city has an abundance of country music bars.

Sleep

Prince Albert has a number of hotels, including the Days Inn, Comfort Inn, Travelodge, Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn, and Super 8 motel.

Stay safe

Prince Albert has a not-undeserved reputation for crime among Saskatchewanians, although most crimes are of the petty variety such as theft. Don't leave valuables in your car overnight – even loose change may attract the attention of thieves. Avoid the West Flat neighbourhood (the area abutting the river west of 2nd Ave W) at night. The city is entirely safe during the day.

Connect

Go next

  • It's a 20-30 minute drive to St. Louis, through which the mighty South Saskatchewan River runs, and which is the premiere place for Metis culture and history in Saskatchewan.
  • It's another 30-minute drive to the Historic Batoche Settlement.
  • Prince Albert National Park - 90 km north of the city on Highway 2.
Routes through Prince Albert
La Ronge ← Prince Albert N.P. ←   N  S  → Wakaw → Moose Jaw
The Battlefords via ← Shellbrook ←  W  E  → Melfort → Hudson Bay/Regina via
END ←   N Louis Riel Trail S  → Rosthern → Saskatoon
Cold Lake ← Shellbrook ←  W  E  → Jct E → Nipawin
La Ronge ← Prince Albert N.P. ← ←   N CanAm Highway S  → → Melfort → Regina


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