Burrowing Owls - Day with a Specialist

West Block – Meet at Frenchman Valley Campground

July 16, 17, 18, 2026
5:00 am, plan for duration of 4 to 5 hours

Burrow into a one-of-a-kind Saskatchewan backcountry birding experience! Join our knowledgeable team of experts as you journey to the wild habitat of Burrowing Owls in their summer playground in Grasslands National Park.

You and eleven others will be guided by park staff to a remote prairie dog colony where Burrowing Owls are spending their summer, raising their young, and enriching a wild prairie ecosystem.

Be prepared to hike 10 km round trip where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the various grasslands habitats that Burrowing Owls call home and observe other common and rare grasslands birds along the way.

Observing Burrowing Owls with Parks Canada staff and learning about the owl’s challenges for survival will be highlights.

Cost: See prices

Space is limited. Ages 12 and up.

Pre-registration is required by calling the visitor centre at 1-877-345-2257.