Saskatoon Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Saskatoon

Where is it located?: Saskatoon is in central Saskatchewan.

Why do people go there?: Larger than the capital city in Saskatchewan, Saskatoon is a little more lively and has a high standard of living with a beautiful view of the river.

How do travelers get there?: Bus, train, car or flight.

Currency: Canadian Dollar

City Code: 306

Population: 200,000

Languages: English, French

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Nutana, Riversdale, Mayfair, Sutherland, Silverspring

Attractions: Wanskewin Heritage Park, Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory, Nutana/Broadway area

Accommodations: Saskatoon Hostels

Tourist Office: http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/

Off-the-beaten-path: Boot Hill, Batoche

Health Issues: No major health issues.

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Like other parts of Canada, summer is the nicest, but if you’re into winter activities, it’s not a bad time to come.

City Specific Events: Festival of Trees, Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival, Saskatoon Fall Fair, Vesna Festival, Saskatoon Folkfest, Gardenscape

How to get around?: You can get a horse-drawn carriage if you want, but you’re probably thinking more along the lines of buses.

Good to know: Saskatton is regarded as the Bridge City because of its seven river crossings.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Saskatoon is the Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Saskatoon travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.