Black Fox Farm & Distillery Wins
Black Fox Farm and Distillery has won ‘Best Cask Gin’ at the World Gin Awards for their Black Fox Barrel Aged Vapour Infused Dry Gin. This is the first time that a Canadian distiller has won a World Gin Award. The gin is unique to Saskatchewan because it uses triticale, rhubarb and flowers grown right on the farm where it is distilled by its owners, Barb and John. It truly is a farm-to flask spirit. The distillery also produces 4 varieties of gin as well as liqueurs and they are patiently waiting for the whisky to be ready in 2018.
Black Fox Farm & Distillery is the family farm of Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote and John Cote and their four children, which is located just outside of Saskatoon. The farm also grows flowers and other grains, holds family-friendly festivals and offers tours of their boutique distillery.
Brothers Derrick and Desi Uniat followed their dream and purchased Lloyd Lake Lodge in 2011, a place that their grandfather shared with them when they were just kids. Derrick’s culinary background has treated their guests to some amazing meals at the lodge; they come back every year not just for the fishing but for the food too. This year they have prepared a special 4-day package that includes fishing and cooking lessons with local ingredients – the ultimate northern boreal culinary experience.
Twin Falls Lodge and Churchill River Canoe Outfitters have teamed up together to create a package for those who want to experience the Churchill River system like voyagers did but not necessarily rough it as they did. Canoeists can choose from a wide variety of paddles in the area while enjoying meals in the main lodge at Twin Falls and a cozy cabin to retreat to in the evenings, all over 5 days.
Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan
Considered one of North America’s most visionary new art museum developments, the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan is set to open in Saskatoon in 2017. The gallery will feature the world’s most comprehensive collection of Picasso linocuts and 23 ceramic works. Its award-winning architecture echoes the surrounding prairie typography and is set along the banks of the mighty South Saskatchewan River.
