Look no further for a complete vacation package than Palliser Regional Park along sparkling Lake Diefenbaker. Miles of gorgeous sandy beach welcome swimmers and water-skiers. Golfers can hit the links at Sage View Golf Course, a 9-hole grass greens golf course, practice their swings on the driving range or play a round of miniature golf. Hiking and nature trails allow visitors to marvel at the scenery and observe birds and wildlife. Swimming lessons are offered at the outdoor heated pool. Watercraft of all kinds are allowed in the park, and about 30 varieties of fish are there for the catching.

Lush trees and bushes shelter the campsites from sun and wind, and provide a natural setting. Friendly staff members will help you select a site, whether it's full hookups, water and electric or non-electric. Many of the sites are naturally leveled and most come with a picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms, showers and coin-operated laundry facilities are clean and well-maintained. Children can swing and slide at one of several small playgrounds placed around the camping areas. Plan a family reunion or other large gathering on one of three group camping sites. Hungry crowds can be served at the rustic Camp Kitchen, which has plenty of seating. Plan your vacation now using the easy online reservation system.

A full schedule of activities makes Palliser Regional Park a lively place all summer. A farmer's market every Saturday showcases fresh local products. Flip for some flapjacks at the pancake breakfast held Sundays in July and August. Dads and others can compete in a walleye classic fishing derby on Father's Day weekend. Other events on the agenda: a slow pitch tournament, volleyball, lobster feast and beer gardens, and fish fries at the marina. Indulge in a gourmet meal at the park's Mainstay Inn, a premier resort overlooking the lake.

Navigating the water is convenient with the free 24-hour Riverhurst Ferry, which travels back and forth from the west and east shores. If you bring your own boat, Palliser Regional Park's marina has boat launches, 120 host docks and a service station for fuel and supplies. Steer your own course if you rent a houseboat to explore the lake at your leisure. Or leave the driving to others and book a sightseeing boat tour. Look at the South Saskatchewan River from a whole different perspective on the Skytrail in Outlook, Canada's longest pedestrian bridge. Once used by trains, the bridge now offers amazing views and spectacular bird-watching for those who make the trek. The nearby city of Riverhurst is home to the F.T. Hill Museum, a collection of guns, Indian artifacts, local fossils and pioneer tools.