The Globe and Mail's Number One Pick this Summer!
Meewasin’s Grazing Dinners have been selected as The Globe and Mail’s number one pick for summer exploration in their "Hidden Canada 2025" top 10 list of destinations!
Join Meewasin for a truly unique experience on the prairie. You’ll never feel more connected to the land, to your food, and to one another.
Meewasin's Grazing Dinners begin with a guided hike through native prairie at Beaver Creek Conservation Area, led by Meewasin’s Renny Grilz. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and sounds of the landscape and learn why our Saskatchewan prairie is so important.
After the hike, a beautiful three-course dinner prepared by the fine dining team at Odla awaits. The meal is served outdoors overlooking beautiful Beaver Creek. True to Odla’s farm-direct approach, the ingredients featured on your plate will be locally sourced and seasonally inspired.
As you enjoy dessert, have a front-row seat for an interactive sheep and stock dog demonstration with special guest, Shepherd Jared Epp, showcasing how Meewasin uses grazing to support our prairie ecosystems.
All proceeds from this experience support Meewasin’s conservation and education programs, making this a truly sustainable experience in one of the Meewasin Valley’s most popular locations.
Event Dates
Grazing Dinners are held in early September, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Beaver Creek Conservation Area.
Held only in September, the popular Grazing Dinners are limited to 20 guests per event.
Book soon to secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind experience!
Grazing Dinner Event Information
Join award-winning Agrologist and Nuffield Canada Scholar Renny Grilz for a unique, limited-time experience at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. It’s the highlight of our season!
Three-Course Dinner
Enjoy an outstanding three-course fine dining experience prepared on-site by Chef Scott Dicks and the Odla team. This meal, featuring local ingredients and Saskatchewan beef, will be served outdoors with a view overlooking the beautiful Beaver Creek.
Live Sheep & Stock Dog Demonstration
Enjoy an intimate and interactive demonstration with special guest, Shepherd Jared Epp, along with his sheep and dog team. Get up close, ask questions, and discover the beauty that lies in the relationship between the sheep and their stock dogs.
Exclusive After-Hours Access
This experience takes place after hours at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Your ticket includes exclusive access to the site.
Small Group Setting
This event is an exclusive, small group offering to ensure a truly personal experience.
- Exclusive after-hours entry to Beaver Creek Conservation Area.
- 4 hour experience led by award-winning Meewasin guides.
- 3-course outdoor dinner, featuring locally-sourced ingredients and prepared on-site by Odla Fine Dining.
- 2 refreshing local beverages from local brewers 9 Mile Legacy Brewing, Stumbletown Distilling, and Parkerview (your choice)! [alcohol & alcohol free beverages available].
- Transportation to and from Beaver Creek Conservation Area.
- This event is restricted to 19+. Photo identification is required upon entry.
- Please bring a full water bottle to carry with you on the hike (there is no potable water at Beaver Creek).
- Please dress for the weather. Things like a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and proper outerwear will make your experience more enjoyable - good footwear is a must!
- Come prepared to hike a short distance into open prairie. Watch for uneven ground, and tall grass. Embrace your senses and adventure with Meewasin’s expert team.
- Beaver Creek is a Conservation Area: We ask guests to tread lightly. Please refrain from littering or smoking on site.
- Washrooms are available on site.
A microcosm of the Meewasin Valley, the Beaver Creek Conservation Area (BCCA) is located where a prairie creek meets a prairie river. The conservation area is 133 hectares in size. The creek, for which Beaver Creek Conservation Area is named, runs from the Brightwater Marsh area to the South Saskatchewan River. BCCA contains remnant sand hills that provide a unique habitat for grassland birds, wildflowers and home for numerous species at risk including the sand-dune reliant Smooth Goosefoot, and the ground nesting Common Nighthawk. One of a small number of uncultivated short-grass prairie areas preserved in Saskatchewan, the current site has been used as a nature park since 1913. Beaver Creek is rich in biodiversity and provides many valuable services to the ecosystem.
Directions
Beaver Creek Conservation Area is located approximately 13km south of Saskatoon. Starting on Lorne Avenue, take Highway 219 due south. After approximately 12km, you will see a sign reading, "Beaver Creek East" - do NOT turn here. Continue past this sign, approximately 1km, to a sign on the right reading, “Beaver Creek Conservation Area.” Turn right (west) and follow the winding road to the parking lot.
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Weather Disclaimer This is an outdoor experience and the program will go rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and come prepared to hike. Things like a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and proper outerwear will make your experience more enjoyable, good footwear is a must! In the event of extreme weather, our staff will contact you to discuss alternate options.
Questions?
For any inquiries, contact events@meewasin.com