Stationed 217 km northeast from Saskatoon, the RM of Paddockwood No. 520 is home to a population of 895 and has a population density of 0.4/km². Within the RM lies the village of Paddockwood, the resort village of Candle Lake, the hamlet of Northside, and the localities of Forest Gate, Foxford, Glendale Park, Lakeside Beach, Minowukaw Beach, Telwin, Torch Lake, and Waskateena Beach. Attractions in the area include Candle Lake, a popular cabin and lake destination.