Lake Diefenbaker falls within two dominant ecoregions: Moist Mixed Grasslands and Mixed Grasslands. A typical view of the landscape entails vast open ranges of wheat grass, spear grass, and small aspen groves clustered in and around moist depressions. Large portions of the area have been utilized for agriculture, as well as for grazing livestock. However, there are several exceptions to this generalization. Lake Diefenbaker, the Jewel of the Prairies, can be seen from many of the towns and villages within the area, all of which possess incredible natural beauty themselves.

A wide variety of tree species have been planted in the area and a single glimpse outside is enough to notice the meticulous care and attention some areas have been given. Visit Outlook to see 800 year old elms, and take a stroll along the river banks to see a rich stock of riparian vegetation. Explore the Luck Lake Heritage Marsh, and discover a bird watcher’s paradise.

The Lake Diefenbaker area is home to a wide variety of aquatic species, birds, and other animals. The most common fish species include Northern Pike, Walleye, and Rainbow Trout, although an abundance of other aquatic species exist in the area. The area also coincides with the Sand Hill Crane migration corridor, and receives frequent visits from the large birds along their journey to the United States. We are also one of the few places left in North America that the Whooping Crane and the Piping Plover can still be found. We take pride in our conservation efforts towards these endangered species, and we encourage our guests to do the same so that generations to come will be able to enjoy these unique birds. An abundance of Mule and White-tailed deer fill the area and we have claim to some of the largest ones around! A short stroll through the area is all it takes to witness any of these magnificent animals, and once you’ve seen them, you’ll be sure to return for more.