Weir Birding and Walking Tour in Saskatoon’s river valley 2023-2024 ♿

Weir Birding Tour

Weir Birding and Walking Tour

Private 2-hour Tours

Available on most dates.

January - April:             2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
May - August:                2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                  or 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
November - December: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public Group Tours

Winter 1-hour tours

  • Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday, February 2, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday, March 15, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday, March 22, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday,  April 14 2024 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

During winter season, we offer 1-hour tours where participants may use our high quality spotting scope to observe winter ducks and geese near Saskatoon's weir. We will also look for any winter songbirds along the wooded path near the weir. Fee is just $45 per person.
Advance Registration Required.

Where Can I view Pelicans up close?

Weir  Birding Tour Description

Use our powerful spotting scope to obtain close-up views of water birds swimming on the river near Saskatoon's weir. Then take a walk along the riverbank trails where your guide will identify a variety of songbirds.

Both novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested.

In summer months view white pelicans fishing in small groups on the river below the weir. These pelicans have the largest wingspan of any bird in Canada. Above the weir look for Canada Geese and their cute goslings where they nest on Goose Island. Common Terns, Double-crested Cormorants and various ducks occur here.  Yellow Warblers and Clay-colored Sparrows sing frequently from the wooded trails.

Additional migrating warblers and other songbirds may be seen in late May and late August / early September.

In winter months, Common Goldeneye and other kinds of ducks are often found below the weir. Chickadees and woodpeckers often are seen along the riverbank maple trees.

This Weir Birding tour is ideal for low-mobility clients from April - September because they may use a wheel-chair on the wide and fairly level paved Meewasin trail that runs near the river.

Public Washrooms: Situated 1 km from Weir near Shakespeare on Saskatchewan pavilion  and at Saskatoon City Hospital.

Tour Fees

Private 2-hour Tour Fee: $130 per party of 1 – 4 persons for private guided birding tours at Saskatoon's weir on the date of your choice. Advance registration required.

Public Winter 1-hour Weir Group Birding Tour Fee: $45 per person. Transportation, accommodation and meals are not included. Advance registration required.

TAX RECEIPT: A tax receipt for 50% of the tour fee will be issued to the person paying for the tour.

Tax Receipts

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds less a $50 administration fee will be given if cancellation notice received 14 days before date of tour.
No refunds if cancellation notice received less than 14 days before date of tour unless another client takes your place.

 

 

Step-on Guide Service available for bus tours.

Larger group tours available on request.

Tour Reservations

RESERVATIONS for Weir Birding and Walking Tour: Please complete and submit the following form or email us your full name(s), mailing address, email address and requested tour dates.

E-mail: birdtours@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-652-5975

Payment may be made by e-transfer payable to Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation and emailed to LSWR@sasktel.net

All fees support Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation.

Use landline if you don't have a cell phone.
Mailing address needed for tax receipt.
Smoking is allowed only inside your own personal vehicle. No smoking is permitted outside during birding stops or hikes.

If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, then please email: birdtours@sasktel.net or phone 306-652-5975.

 

Weir Birding and Walking Tour
White Pelican by Nick Saunders

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This Weir Birding and Walking tour makes an excellent Christmas gift, birthday gift, anniversary gift, graduation gift or special gift for a birder, birdwatcher or anyone interested in nature.

GIFT CERTIFICATES: Click here for information about purchasing a gift certificate for this tour or any of our other tours.

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Tour Guide

Tour Guide: Stan Shadick. Click for more information about your tour guide.

Other Tours

Weir Birding and Walking Tour may be combined with:

Other Tours and Workshops: Click here to see a complete list of our upcoming tours and workshops.

Multiple Tours Discount

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Check out our multiple tours discount described here.

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History

This weir across the South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon was constructed as a depression-era relief project. Click here for details.