Prairies Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
geographical region in Western Canada including the Canadian portion of the Great Plains and the Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba)
About Prairies
Travel to the Prairies is precisely the opposite of an archetypal British "city break" to Spain, Central Europe, etc., with its cheap short-haul flights and railways, compact historic city centres full of castles and churches, and cheap drinks and accommodations. Here distances are vast, prices are high, and the architecture is...functional. But what the region does have to offer in spades is the unique freedom that only wide open space can provide, like a cool climate version of the AustralianOutbackorAmerican Southwest. In fact the best international equivalents to the Prairies in terms of landscape and climate are the taiga and steppes ofRussiabut here you'll find a Canadian level of amenities and services, and all in English if you desire. The climate in this vast region varies dram
Prairies Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: