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.
