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Saskatchewan · Canada
The largest city in Saskatchewan, with bridges over the South Saskatchewan River, a green valley amid the prairies, and Wanuskewin, a meeting place for the Plains peoples for thousands of years.
In the photo: Broadway Bridge over the South Saskatchewan River, in Saskatoon.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Saskatoon sits in central Saskatchewan, where the South Saskatchewan River cuts the prairie into a wide, tree-lined valley. The several bridges across the river have given the city the nickname “City of Bridges,” and the valley has become a corridor of parks and trails that runs through the downtown.
About 5 km north of the city is Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a valley where the Plains peoples gathered, hunted bison, and camped for more than 6,000 years. The park, managed with Indigenous participation, has archaeological sites, trails, a reintroduced herd of bison, and an interpretive centre, and it is on Canada’s tentative list for World Heritage status.
Downtown, on the riverfront, the River Landing area brings together the Remai Modern art museum, public squares, and the Meewasin Valley promenade. The city has a university, summer festivals, and a restaurant scene connected to regional producers.
Surrounding the city, the landscape is fields of wheat and canola to the horizon, with wide skies and, on dark winter nights, a chance to see the aurora borealis outside the city.
This destination brings together 1 city: Saskatoon.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Boundaries: Statistics Canada (Statistics Canada Open Licence) / geoBoundaries. Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
✈ Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) · 7 km to Saskatoon
John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) is about 7 km from downtown and receives flights from Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and other cities. The Canadian train, operated by VIA Rail, stops at a station west of the city.
The local experience
A valley north of Saskatoon used by the Plains peoples for more than 6,000 years, with archaeological sites, trails, a bison herd, and an interpretive centre.
A modern and contemporary art museum in River Landing, on the South Saskatchewan River, opened in 2017, known for its collection of Picasso prints.
A corridor of parks and trails that follows the South Saskatchewan River through Saskatoon, with paths for pedestrians and cyclists between the downtown bridges.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
From June to September, when days are warm, with riverside festivals and valley trails. Winter, from December to March, is very cold, with skating and cross-country skiing in the valley.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Two days: one for downtown, River Landing and the river valley, another for Wanuskewin.
Downtown, near the river and River Landing, has most of the hotels. The Broadway neighbourhood, on the other side of the river, has inns, cafés, and restaurants.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Two days for downtown, the river valley and Wanuskewin.
It is on Canada’s tentative list for World Heritage, a step before UNESCO inscription.
Not for downtown. For Wanuskewin, a car, taxi, or tour is needed.
Because of the several bridges over the South Saskatchewan River that cross the downtown.
Saskatchewan does not change clocks: UTC−6 year-round.
