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The Chief Whitecap Waterway follows a traditional river route named after Dakota leader Chief Whitecap, who guided early travelers along the South Saskatchewan River and helped in the founding of Saskatoon. Today, paddlers can trace this same historic corridor from Gardiner Dam toward Saskatoon, moving with the current through wide prairie valleys and stopping at modern pullouts that mirror historic resting places. Blending Indigenous heritage with accessible adventure, the waterway offers a rare chance to experience the river much as generations before did by simply following the river's flow.

This section of the Trans Canada Trail was developed in conjunction with the Whitecap Dakota First Nation and follows along a portion of the Chief Whitecap Waterway, which is named after Chief Whitecap who was instrumental in the founding of Saskatoon. Together these routes trace traditional travel and trading corridors that have been in use for millennia.

As you approach Lynx Trailhead, you will find a sign with a photo of a Lynx labeled "Trail Parking," along with a small dirt parking area to the south. On the other side of Vally Trail, there is a map posted of the loop and 12 waypoints along the way. This trail is open to hiking, biking, and dog walking.

The Lynx Trail Loop is one of the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park's quieter, forest-rich hiking routes. The forests are made up of lodgepole pine, trembling aspen, and white spruce, and open up to a meadow with a nice viewpoint. Keep an eye out for elk, deer, foxes, and the occasional lynx, though sightings are rare.

Along Lynx Trail is a gentle climb that leads to an open meadow, a nice break from the woods with a scenic viewpoint over the surrounding forests.

Mink Trail can be combined with connecting trails into a larger circuit. The trail passes through coulees, hilltops, and meadow areas, and offers excellent views of the Qu’Appelle Valley. It is popular for hiking once the snow has melted, and it is an excellent choice if you want to enjoy both forested and open landscapes, as well as a walk along the shores of Pasqua Lake.

Pasqua Lake Dog Beach is an unofficial dog beach, but it's shared with regular beachgoers, so generally, remain on leash, look for posted signage on-site, and be prepared to keep pups leashed in many places.

Chief Whitecap Park spans 155 hectares along the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River. This area was originally purchased from the Canadian military in 1979. It was officially named after Chief Whitecap, a Dakota leader instrumental in the founding of Saskatoon. This park has trails for hikers and bikers, off-leash dog areas, parking, and benches.