Why Rent On Last Mountain Lake

Last Mountain Lake stretches 93 kilometres through south-central Saskatchewan, just 40 kilometres northwest of Regina, its narrow three-kilometre width creating the longest naturally occurring lake in southern Saskatchewan. Formed by glaciation 11,000 years ago, it sits at the intersection of prairie agriculture and one of North America’s most critical migratory bird corridors, with whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and dozens of other species making the Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area at the lake’s north end one of the finest birdwatching destinations on the continent. The resort communities of Regina Beach, Saskatchewan Beach, and Buena Vista line the shore with the particular warmth of prairie lake towns, and the lake’s fishing tournaments, including the Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic, give the summer calendar a competitive energy that the broader community of anglers consistently supports.

Walleye, Buffalo Fish, and the Migratory Bird Corridor

Last Mountain Lake holds walleye and buffalo fish in quantities that sustain serious fishing tournaments throughout the season, and several marinas and boat launches across the resort communities serve boating, kayaking, and sailing families throughout the warm months. The nearby Buffalo Pound and Rowan’s Ravine provincial parks supplement the lake experience with scenic hiking trails and picnic areas that give land-based family members a full calendar of their own. In winter, the ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing that the frozen lake and surrounding prairie support make Last Mountain a genuine four-season destination rather than simply a summer one.

A Prairie Lake Rental That Doubles as a Nature Experience

Staying in a waterfront cottage or cabin near Last Mountain Lake gives your family the prairie lake experience in its full seasonal expression, with the added dimension of the National Wildlife Area’s bird population as an ongoing presence throughout the stay. Properties in the Regina Beach area offer private docks, full kitchens, outdoor fire pits, and lake views across the long, narrow prairie water that frames the horizon differently from any Shield or mountain lake you have stayed beside. The proximity to Regina makes provisioning and travel logistics manageable for first-time visitors to the area, and the resort communities’ local infrastructure, with their shops, restaurants, and community character, rounds out the stay comfortably. Pet-friendly rentals are available throughout the lake’s resort communities.

What To Know

Last Mountain Lake’s narrow form and prairie exposure mean that afternoon winds can generate meaningful wave action on the open water, particularly along the central and northern sections of the lake. Families with younger children will find the sheltered coves near Regina Beach and Saskatchewan Beach consistently calmer than the open lake, and morning paddling is reliably smoother than afternoon sessions across the full length of the water.

Last Mountain Lake is the prairie lake that earns its place among Canada’s most interesting lake destinations on the strength of its ecology rather than its scenery alone. The migratory bird corridor, the National Wildlife Area, the walleye fishing, and the particular quality of a Saskatchewan prairie sunset reflected in 93 kilometres of freshwater make it a destination that rewards families who come with their eyes genuinely open.