# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Visit Last Mountain Lake - the First National Bird Sanctuary to be established in North America!

On the recommendation of Edgar Dewdney, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, this Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary was set aside in 1887 by the government of Sir John A MacDonald (Canada's first prime minister) for the protection of wildfowl, the first such reserve on the North American continent. It was established as a federal migratory bird sanctuary four years after Parliament passed the Migratory Birds Convention Act of 1917.

Internationally recognized, Last Mountain Lake wildlife area is a summer nesting area for over 100 species, including several rare species.

Both novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested. The leader will bring a spotting scope to allow you to view the birds under high magnification.

Full Day self-drive escorted birding tour from Saskatoon visiting the Last Mountain bird sanctuary plus nearby hotspots. 

We can meet up with visitors from Regina and Prince Albert.

A special budget public tour. Please book as soon as possible. This tour is limited to a maximum of 5 vehicles plus leader.

Ideal Birthday gift; Anniversary gift< Mother's Day gift, Father's Day gift or Retirement gift for the birder in your family.

Summer: Observe numerous shorebirds
Fall: Witness the huge flocks of sandhill cranes and geese.

Possible Grassland birds include Short-eared Owl, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Upland Sandpiper, Sprague's Pipit, Baird’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Western Meadowlark.

Possible shorebirds often include Red Knot, Sanderling, Wilson’s Phalarope, Red-necked Phalarope, American Avocet, Black-necked Stilt, Marbled Godwit, Hudsonian Godwit, Stilt Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Baird’s Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher, Lesser Yellowlegs, Willet, Solitary Sandpiper, Spotted Sandpiper, Black-bellied Plover, Semipalmated Plover, Killdeer.

Possible waterfowl include Snow, Ross's, Greater White-fronted, Cackling and Canada Geese plus Tundra Swans, White-winged Scoter and 17 other duck species.

Suggested items to Bring:

Clothes suitable for the weather (rain jacket, sun hat, etc.)
Water bottle
Binoculars and camera (optional)

Full details at
https://livingskywildliferehabilitation.org/birding-tours/last-mountain/

You need to drive your own personal or rented vehicle.

Questions: Email birdtours@sasktel.net

Tours organized by : Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours
(Part of Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation charity)
Website: www.BIRDTOURS.ca
Email: birdtours@sasktel.net
Landline: 1-306-652-5975
Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada
Guide often travels in your personal or rented vehicle.
Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-Day (2 – 20 days) Tours Months: January – December
Tour Types: Private and Public
Self-Driving Guided Tours

Hashtags: #saskatooncustombirdtours
#birding #birdingtours #birdwatching
#canadatour #birdphotos #LastMountainLake
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saskatoon/last-mountain-lake-bird-sanctuary-public-tour/200029855697650
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, meetups, art, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saskatoon
- **state**: SK
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Wild Birds Unlimited (Saskatoon, SK)
- **lat**: 52.114282246212
- **long**: -106.61562796797
- **full address**: Wild Birds Unlimited (Saskatoon, SK), 1068 Walpole Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour being held?
  - **A:** Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wild Birds Unlimited (Saskatoon, SK), 1068 Walpole Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour?
  - **A:** Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour is organized by Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saskatoon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Public Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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