Country Vista Alpacas, home to Don & Lynn Hilderman, is situated in the midst of some true prairie treasures waiting to be discovered on an alternate scenic drive between Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Last Mountain Lake stretches the entire length of the western horizon, reflecting some of the most spectacular prairie sunsets, and a massive prairie coulee filled with wildlife, berries, and undisturbed native landscape lies directly south of the farm yard. This serene country vista is worth discovering. Nestled in the midst of all these prairie wonders is the most exciting discover of all- the gentle alpaca.

In 1984, we moved home to the family grain farm with our 3 children. Don, as well as grain farmer, is a farm financial consultant and part owner of Strasbourg Agencies. I, (Lynn), with my lifelong love for livestock kept a watch for a financially rewarding farm diversification opportunity that would allow me to stay home and manage with our three children.

We discovered the perfect match in 1994- alpacas! They are safe, gentle, hardy, easy to keep and manage, and fit easily into our busy lifestyle, without taking grain land out of production or requiring expensive handling equipment. 

Carefully researching the animals, industry and product for 3 years, we finally found the perfect animals(well proportioned with just that right look and feel) to start our new venture. Even after 3 years researching there was quite a learning curve with these unique and endearing critters.

Our goal from the beginning was to produce the best alpacas we could, and we certainly went the extra miles to do so, traveling many hours for Canada's best bloodlines, and attending every workshop, conference and show possible.

We are members of CLAA, Alpaca Canada, Sask. Alpaca Breeders Network, ARI, AOBA, and the Canadian Camelid Fibre Co-op. Lynn has enjoyed being involved in the heart of the industry as an active volunteer in a variety of positions since 1996. One of them sorting through thousands of pounds of fibre with the National Co-op. I am a Certified Fibre Sorter as well as a Certified Classer.

Our networking and volunteer experiences have been instrumental in building a very successful herd. Country Vista's small but mighty herd have brought home many, many ribbons including multiple Reserve and Grand Championships. We have embraced everything alpaca and have truly enjoyed the journey with our timeless treasures and the wonderful people around the world that share our alpaca passion.  

Retirement is looming on the horizon, and we are very proud to offer, for sale, some of our best alpacas at very reasonable prices.... with a fantastic support package to add to the already great value. We are prepared to go the extra mile for our customers. So if you are looking for diversification, change in lifestyle, contact us today to discover alpacas.