Saskatchewan Finalists Announced for 2026 Canadian Tourism Awards

CANADA, October 22 - Released on October 22, 2026

Saskatchewan will be well represented at the 2026 Canadian Tourism Awards in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with four tourism operators named finalists in six categories. The finalists were announced by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) on October 14:

Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Saskatoon) - two categories, Indigenous Tourism Award, Sustainable Tourism Award.

Pêmiska Tourism (Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park), Indigenous Tourism Award.

Canadian Western Agribition (Regina), Business Event of the Year Award.

Prairieland Park (Saskatoon) - two categories, Tourism Employer of the Year, Tourism Employee of the Year (Eliot Lang).

Saskatchewan businesses, employees, and events are regularly recognized at the annual Canadian Tourism Awards, with a strong history of finalists and winners across multiple sectors.

Canadian Western Agribition - A bull is centered in the image, while two men stand on either side: one holding a microphone, and one holding a lead on the bull. Canadian Western Agribition is one of the finalists for the Business Event of the Year Award at the 2026 Canadian Tourism Awards.

"The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to congratulate the finalists who will be representing our province at the Canadian Tourism Awards," Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Alana Ross said. "Their success represents a commitment to excellence and to delivering remarkable visitor experiences. This national recognition shines a spotlight on the strength of Saskatchewan's tourism industry and the dedication, creativity and passion of the people who make it thrive."

P?miska Tourism - A group of people dressed in traditional Indigenous regalia stand in a semi-circle behind a firepit at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park. Two tipis are pictured behind them, one on either side of the image. P?miska Tourism is one of the finalists for the Indigenous Tourism Award at the 2026 Canadian Tourism Awards.

"Tourism Saskatchewan applauds the businesses and individuals nominated for their impressive work," Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Jonathan Potts said. "These distinguished finalists are industry leaders and recognition at the national level is most deserved. We are delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations to these fine ambassadors for our province and industry."

Wanuskewin Heritage Park - A group of people dance in a circle, holding hands. Wanuskewin Heritage Park is one of the finalists for two categories at the 2026 Canadian Tourism Awards: the Indigenous Tourism Award and the Sustainable Tourism Award.

The Canadian Tourism Awards are presented annually by TIAC to recognize success, leadership and innovation and excellence in Canada's tourism industry, and to honour the people, places, organizations and events that deliver exceptional visitor experiences.

The awards will be presented at a gala dinner ceremony at the Fredericton Convention Centre on November 18, 2026. The celebration is a highlight of The Tourism Congress, TIAC's annual industry conference. For a complete list of the 2026 Canadian Tourism Award finalists, visit: tiac-aitc.ca.

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