Kinistino is situated in north-central Saskatchewan. It lies on rich agricultural soil in the valley of the Carrot River which flows a mere mile east of the town.
Kinistino is located 30 kilometres northwest of the City of Melfort on provincial highway #3, and is approximately 62 kilometres southeast of Prince Albert.
Similar to the rest of Saskatchewan, Kinistino experiences a high variance in the seasonal temperatures. However, Kinistino is not in an area of high storm activity and the Town usually experiences only 3 blizzards per year (as compared to Saskatoon 7, and Qu’Appelle 14). Fewer thunderstorms are experienced in Kinistino than in the southern areas of Saskatchewan.
The frost-free period extends, on a 30 year average, from June 1 to September 6; hours of sunshine amount to 2,280. The precipitation averages are: rain 271.0 mm (10.67 inches); and snowfall 131.0 cm (51.6 inches).
Agriculture plays an important role in the functioning of Kinistino as a town. The surrounding area is home for approximately 2300 people, many involved in the agriculture business. Farm size ranges from 160 acres of farmed land to larger farms upwards of 15,000 acres of farmed land. The principle crops grown in the area are wheat, canola, barley, flax, peas and oats. Rye, mustard, caroway, coriander, canary seed, hemp, and borage are also grown locally.
The soil in the Kinistino area is a rich dark soil typical of the Carrot River Valley region of the Parklands. There are no significant limitations affecting their use for crops. Climatic limitations are very low and thus, Kinistino is a very valuable area of agricultural land.
Besides the excellent land and grain growth, Kinistino farmers raise many ruminant animals including cattle, hogs, chickens, elk and bison. An enviable record for purebred and quality stock has been established in the area and is continuing today. Beekeeping and honey production in the area has proven itself, with over 5% of the provincial commercial honeybee colonies located in the area.