Buffalo Narrows
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$31k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$225
12 mo avg
↑27%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$55
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Buffalo Narrows market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$25,114 | — | — |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 5 (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (13.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$102)
3 bedrooms (CA$70)
2 bedrooms (CA$58)
1 bedroom (CA$41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Buffalo Narrows market averaged 293 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Buffalo Narrows listing earns C$25K/year. High-performing listings earn C$50K, while low-performing listings earn C$12K.
Average occupancy in Buffalo Narrows is 31%, producing RevPAR of C$46 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Buffalo Narrows, at C$46K.
Rules vary across Buffalo Narrows. Buffalo Narrows: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Minimal to no enforcement infrastructure. Saskatoon: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed, primary residence rule for residential zones. Complaint-based enforcement, some hosts operate without permits. Prince Albert: Lenient. Business license recommended but minimal STR-specific rules. Light enforcement, largely complaint-driven. La Ronge: Lenient. No formal STR regulations or permit system. No active enforcement mechanism exists. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Buffalo Narrows Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in November and January.
The most common amenities are Parking (99%), Kitchen (98%), TV (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+74%), Washing Machine (+48%), Heating (+31%).
Average daily rate in Buffalo Narrows is C$230, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Buffalo Narrows book an average of 29 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.