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North America

North America is a continent in the Northern and Western hemispheres. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Caribbean Sea, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.

Type Place

Why go

  • Continent.
  • Served by Kindersley Airport (YKY).

History

North America is a continent in the Northern and Western hemispheres. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Caribbean Sea, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.

Airports

Kindersley Airport (YKY) 37 mi to the centre
Kindersley, SK, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Eston Airport 14 mi to the centre
Eston, SK, CA
Outdoor
Eatonia (Elvie Smith) Municipal Airport 23 mi to the centre
Eatonia, SK, CA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Lancer Ferry
Ferry route · Government of Saskatchewan
Outdoor
Lemsford Ferry
Ferry route · Government of Saskatchewan
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kindersley Airport (YKY); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi; routes include Lancer Ferry, Lemsford Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for North America. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach