The Dark Skies of Grasslands
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Palais Royale Theatre, 204 Centre St, Val Marie, SK
In conjunction with Beyond the Big Dipper, Prairie Wind & Silver Sage invites you to join us for a “Dark Skies” presentation at the Palais Royale Theatre in Val Marie.
Guest Presenters:
Astronomers Rick Huziak and Chris Beckett from the Royal Astronomical Society
Free Admission • Donations Welcome
2026 Hours:
Saturday, May 16 to Sunday, September 6
Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm, and 2 to 5 pm.
Our online shop is always open
Gift Shop & Book Store
Enjoy a cup of well-brewed espresso, access our Wifi and explore our gift shop. Prairie Wind & Silver Sage has the best selection of regional book titles in Southwest Saskatchewan. Bring back the perfect remembrance of your visit to Grasslands. We source quality gifts, crafts and other products from local and regional artisans.
EcoMuseum
Our museum highlights the unique character of Val Marie, and the surrounding Grasslands area through a combination of artifacts, mapping, photography, sound, and stories, incorporating historical, environmental, and cultural appreciation of the land and community.
Art Gallery
Prairie Wind & Silver Sage features The Cloakroom art gallery, showcasing the work of local, regional and provincial artists, who offer their interpretation of prairie culture and the Grasslands ecosystem.
Prairie Gardens
Staff and volunteers have worked hard over the years to create and maintain garden spaces featuring indigenous species of grasses and flowers. Take the time to explore the grounds and brush up on your plant ID skills before going into the Park.
Where we are
Prairie Wind & Silver Sage is located in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, a heartbeat from Grasslands National Park. We are on Centre Street in the Little Brick Schoolhouse heritage building, across from the Park Visitor Centre.
Street Address:
100 Centre Street, Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0
Mailing Address:
PO Box 83, Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0
Email: prairie@pwss.org
Seasonal Phone: 306-298-4910
Thanks to our Funders and Partners:
Prairie Wind & Silver Sage – Friends of Grasslands Inc. is a registered charity, so your donation to our museum programs and building restoration is tax-deductible.
