Hailing from Saskatchewan, Jenn Smith Nelson is an award-winning freelance travel writer, photographer and author. She’s been published in four countries and in four languages, contributing hundreds of articles to 25+ outlets including enRoute, Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic, Toronto Star, explore Magazine, Best Health Magazine, Nuvo, A Birder’s Guide to Travel and more. She also appears as a travel expert on CBC Saskatchewan’s The Morning Edition and Global News Morning Regina.
Jenn often writes about connecting with nature, wildlife, family and adventure travel. She co-authored her first book 110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and has contributed to other titles including 150 Nature Hot Spots in Canada and A Gelato a Day.
Current Portfolio
Into the microverse
Canadian Geographic Travel
The smallest inhabitants of New Brunswick’s Mount Carleton Provincial Park are its biggest asset.
“The restoration is real, but the pressures remain”
Rewildingmag.com
Community-led cleanup work made Victoria’s Gorge Waterway swimmable again. But the rewilding work has just begun.
Your Guide to the Best Birdwatching Spots in Saskatchewan
TourismSaskatchewan.com
From internationally significant and designated wetlands to expansive native grasslands, Saskatchewan offers some of Canada’s best birdwatching. Birding can be rewarding nearly anywhere in the province; however, a handful of places deliver exceptional viewing experiences.
11 Lodges Where You Can Spot 100+ Bird Species Without Leaving the Property
GreenLodgingGuide.com
From Pantanal wetlands to Andean cloud forests, these Latin American lodges turn morning coffee into a life-list moment — no early starts or long drives required.
Welcoming Bird Lodges and Reserves for Beginners
GreenLodgingGuide.com
Nine lodges and reserves that lend the gear, slow the pace, and teach you how to look — the friendliest places in the world to become a birder.
The importance of Indigenous Women in Alberta Tourism
CTV Calgary
Women are truly leading the way and have always been an important part of Indigenous culture. Now we’re seeing that translate into tourism entrepreneurship.
Canada’s most underrated national park rivals Brazil’s Pantanal
National Geographic Travel
Vast prairies, rare wildlife, Indigenous history, and some of the country’s best stargazing make Grasslands National Park a surprising alternative to South America’s most famous wetland.
Why Summer May Be Saskatchewan’s Most Underrated Birdwatching Season
TourismSaskatchewan.com
Ask any birder when birdwatching is at its best in Saskatchewan, and they’ll probably say spring or fall migration.
They aren’t wrong.
Go Your Own Way
explore Magazine
Returning to the wildest place I know while slowly losing my mother to dementia.
Why Hiring a Bird Guide in Saskatchewan is Worth Every Penny
TourismSaskatchewan.com
Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s great birding destinations. This tends to come as a shock to many, particularly those who think of the province as flat and dull with little to do.
Meet 3 Expert Birdwatching Guides in Saskatchewan
TourismSaskatchewan.com
Saskatchewan is fortunate to have skilled, passionate guides and tour operators offering experiences for a wide range of interests and abilities.
A Beginner’s Guide to Birdwatching in Saskatchewan
TourismSaskatchewan.com
Where to go, what to look for, and how to start noticing more.
Spring’s Return: The First Arrivals
TourismSaskatchewan.com
Spring migration in Saskatchewan is nothing short of a spectacle. Day by day, birds are arriving, and I’m hardly the only one taking note.
Hidden Canada: Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
The Globe and Mail
Beyond the Trans-Canada Highway hides a valley rich with birds, bison and blooms.
A Guide to Birdwatching in Jasper National Park
Birdwatching in Jasper National Park is a little different than other places. It’s quieter. More unpredictable. It has a lot to offer, especially if you know when and where to look.
The World Through My Lense
