Words and photographs by Jay Kana | Published July 13th, 2026

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Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum in Moose Jaw.

I sure do like me a museum visit when I’m travelling. It helps tells the story of where I am and its history. And I have a thing for outdoor museums. No shade against indoor ones; I find roaming outdoors has a different aura to it.

I spent a week road tripping in Saskatchewan in June, starting in Regina for a few days and then to Saskatoon.
Below are the marvellous museums I experienced, along with three cool bonus stops along the way.

Also, this is all written by a human. No garbage AI slop here.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina

With a mandate that includes “The Royal Saskatchewan Museum furthers an understanding of Saskatchewan's natural history and Indigenous cultures, past and present,” become immersed in a flurry of fascinating aspects of the province. Galleries include T-Rex's, Indigenous, Earth and Life Sciences and more over two floors, there’s knowledge aplenty here.
Admission is by donation, there’s plenty of free parking and the visuals are spectacular.
Be a solo modern traveller like I was, or with friends, family or a group.

Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum in Moose Jaw

With over 100,000 artifacts, including nearly 200 cars, trucks, tractors and pieces of machinery, plus 53 locations to visit via a self-guided tour, you’ll experience life in Saskatchewan approximately a century ago.

Notable attractions include a towering grain elevator, the village, The Diefenbaker Homestead, and The Sukanen Ship. Yes, a ship. In Saskatchewan.
The museum namesake’s story is a puzzling and tragic one, which you can dive into here.

Bonus Stop 1: The Tuxford Grain Elevator

Approximately 40 kms north of the above is the Tuxford Grain Elevator. Unique in that they’re both made of wood, one is a former Saskatchewan Pool and the other a former Pioneer.
What’s interesting is that the two are on either sides of the train tracks.

Bonus Stop 2: Twisted Sisters Snack Stop in Chamberlain

Full disclosure, I stumbled upon this place as I was en route to the Kenaston Grain Elevator.
My map had me going north on Highway 2 and then left/west on Highway 11.
Good thing, too, since it was mid-afternoon and I was hungry for lunch. I know, I know, plan better, Jay.
A burger, fries and ginger ale hit the spot, with the first two coming out hot and fresh, the latter nicely chilled, all enjoyed via on-site picnic tables. For dessert, a soft serve chocolate vanilla cone wrapped up my exceptionally unexpected pit stop.
There are dozens of ice cream flavours and a solid amount of food options, so whether you’re peckish or hangry, it’s worth the stop.

Bonus Stop 3: Kenaston Grain Elevator

80-ish kilometres south of Saskatoon brings you the Kenaston Grain Elevator. Originally, there were three but in 2023, two of them were dismantled. The nearby water tower still stands nearby, as does the CN Kenaston sign although slightly tilted.
It can’t be much longer before this one comes down.

Saskatchewan Railway Museum in Saskatoon

I kinda drove a train. A bit. A bit more than a bit. But I did. Here’s the video of me driving a train at the Saskatchewan Railway Museum.
The collection of old trains, an old train station and life on and around the rails is fascinating.
There’s a wealth of history that’s waiting to be discovered.
For nearly four decades, the museum has been welcoming and educating visitors on this cornerstone of transportation from decades ago in Saskatchewan.
If you’re as lucky as I was, you’ll get a chance to listen to the kind, walking, talking rail encyclopedia , Cal Sexsmith. Tell him I said hello!

3 Marvellous Museums in Saskatchewan