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Community in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Uranium City is a settlement in Northern Saskatchewan. It is on the northern shore of Lake Athabasca 48 km south of the Saskatchewan/North-West Territories border, and 724 km northwest of Prince Albert.
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100 km of sand dunes amid endless forest. The sand dunes are 400 to 1,500 m long, and their maximum height is approximately 30 m. Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park is accessible by float plane or boat only. There are no onsite services in the park: visitors must check with a conservation officer prior to visiting the area. Guided tours by licensed outfitters are available. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, they are the northernmost active dunes in the world.
Three cosy, comfortable lodges with fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, large dining table, screened-in gazebo, propane barbecue and luxury beds. Bedding provided. Free internet access. Truck, boat and ATV rentals are located in the community. Open from May 15 to November 15.
The community store.
It's a settlement of 73 people. It looks like you'll be walking unless you can hitch a ride.
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