CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for uranium, nickel, and diamond properties. It holds interests in 31 projects covering approximately 531,000 hectares located across the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta in Canada. The company was formerly known as CanAlaska Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. in October 2006. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.