Canora district, Saskatchewan, Canada

Places to visit near Canora

Canora is a town in Canora district, Saskatchewan, Canada, home to about 2,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 7 beaches & coast and 5 parks. The must-see places are Good Spirit Lake Provinical Park (27 km), Crystal Lake (30 km) and Fort Pelly (43 km).

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Canora, Saskatchewan
Canora, Canora district, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canora at a glance

Location
Canora district, Saskatchewan, Canada
Population
about 2,055
Coordinates
51.6333° N, 102.4343° W
Places within 50 km
65 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Canora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canora: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Canora

148 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Canora. The closest is Fulton Lake (16 km); the best-known is Good Spirit Lake Provinical Park (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Canora

36 churches within 100 km of Canora. The closest is St. Joseph's Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Canora Ukrainian Heritage Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Canora

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Canora. The closest is Oldroyd Beach (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Canora

14 parks within 100 km of Canora. The closest is Kenzie's Park of Hope (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Canora

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canora. The closest is Fort Pelly (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Canora

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Canora. The closest is Sturgis and District Regional Park (Site 1) (44 km); the best-known is Duck Mountain Provincial Park (65 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Canora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canora
  2. 1 km Canora Ukrainian Heritage Museum · church, Canora
  3. 30 km Crystal Lake · lake, Keys No. 303
  4. 40 km Oldroyd Beach · beach, Good Lake No. 274
  5. 10 km Good Spirit Lake Provinical Park · lake, Good Lake No. 274
  6. 7 km Sunnyside Beach · beach, Good Lake No. 274
  7. 21 km Back to Canora

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How to reach Canora

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29148Fulton Lake (16 km)
    Churches1236St. Joseph's Catholic Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast714Oldroyd Beach (21 km)
    Parks514Kenzie's Park of Hope (32 km)
    Forts & heritage19Fort Pelly (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Sturgis and District Regional Park (Site 1) (44 km)
    Other attractions47Canora Station (1 km)
    Museums36Canada's Only Toy and Autograph Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Poplar Hill (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Bibi Island (67 km)
    Treks04Pelly Point Trail (66 km)
    Temples01Masonic Temple (60 km)

    Canora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canora?

    Canora Ukrainian Heritage Museum (church, about 1 km), Canora Station (attraction, about 1 km), Good Spirit Lake Provinical Park (lake, about 27 km), Crystal Lake (lake, about 30 km), Oldroyd Beach (beach, about 21 km), Sunnyside Beach (beach, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Canora?

    65 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 7 beaches & coast, 5 parks, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Canora?

    Fulton Lake, about 16 km by road; Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Canora?

    St. Joseph's Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Parkland Christian Centre (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Canora?

    Oldroyd Beach, about 21 km by road; Sunnyside Beach (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canora?

    Start in Canora, visit Canora Ukrainian Heritage Museum, then Crystal Lake, then Oldroyd Beach, then Good Spirit Lake Provinical Park, then Sunnyside Beach, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canora?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Canora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Canora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Canora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.