The town of Leader is located in the southwestern part of Saskatchewan, with a population of 831 residents. This small community is a hidden gem with many amazing sites to stop in and visit.

The most common site people visit when in Leader would be The Great Sandhills. This amazing site covers 1,900 sq. kms and are ever changing in structure due to the high winds in the area. The Sandhills, are however, only one of the many amazing attractions surrounding the area. Other place to make sure to take in while in the area are:

-Sceptre Museum: an old school that has been converted to a local museum, with each classroom depicting different local historical artifacts. One classroom is the doctor’s office, the next a dentist office, then a blacksmith shop, one classroom has church artifacts, then one is a family home from 100 years ago and the list goes on.

-Blumenfeld Church: a large Catholic church built 102 years ago. It’s weekly use was discontinued in 1960 and as a result, the altar is still set up pre-Vatican 2. A walk back in time to the homesteaders of the area. On the grounds, there is a stone grotto and a unique cemetery.

-South Saskatchewan River: the most ‘wild’, natural river in Southern Canada, unaltered in this area from any dams or major obstacles. Cross the River on a 6 car ferry, another unique Saskatchewan culture.

-Sagebrush Studios Art Gallery: an artist who moved 3 old country churches onto his property and planted 10,000 trees to create a magical place. The churches are his art galleries and are simply stunning.

With so much to see and do in the area, the town has come up with an amazing opportunity to take in all the beauty that surrounds them by offering a guided bus tour that happens twice a year. Kelly Wrishko, a former resident of Leader comes back each year to lead the tours. "It's very eye opening to a lot of people and a great way to get to know your own province," Wrishko stated.