Caitlin Taylor’s year-long Saskatchewan journey has ended. The 22 year-old will return to the University of Saskatchewan in January to continue pre-journalism coursework.
Throughout the past year, Taylor showcased Saskatchewan to the world. She produced, shot and edited more than 30 videos. Through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, she gained more than 4,500 new followers.
Taylor was the first Wanderer ever to travel outside of the province. She visited Toronto for a national trade skills competition—and while there took to the downtown streets and shot “Talking with Torontonians,” – one of her most-watched videos of the past year. She was also the first Wanderer to land in Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park, home to the world’s most northerly sand dunes. The video highlighting that trip is her most popular of the year with more than 7,000 views on YouTube alone.
“I am sad that my year is coming to a close, but grateful that I had this opportunity,” Taylor said. “If I could meet and speak with the next Saskatchewanderer, I would say: You will meet kind, intelligent people—artists, business owners, scientists, farmers—who are excited about what they do in this province. You will witness spectacular scenery—valleys, forests and crystal-clear lakes. You will learn so much and you will fall in love with Saskatchewan. Get ready for one of the best years of your life.”
Applications for the 2015 Saskatchewanderer position closed Monday, December 1. The project’s partners—Tourism Saskatchewan, and the Ministries of Economy, Agriculture and Parks, Culture and Sport, are currently selecting the candidate who will start wandering the province in January.
CAA Saskatchewan has been a proud sponsor of the Saskatchewanderer program since its inception in 2011.
