Tourist Places to Visit in Saskatoon, Canada, America

Tourist Places to Visit in Saskatoon, Canada, America

Saskatoon is a city situated in Canadian province of Saskatchewan is the largest city in the province in terms of population. It is situated about 250 km from the provincial capital Regina and is widely known for the world’s largest uranium and potash companies headquarters. Royal University Hospital and University of Saskatchewan are the two major identities of Saskatoon.

Geography of Saskatoon:

Saskatoon is located in the central part of the province on the South Saskatchewan River at 52°08′ N 106°41′ W. It is spread over an area of 170.8 sq. km. is situated at an altitude of 481 meters. Saskatoon features a humid continental climate with warm summers and very cold winters.

Etymology and History of Saskatoon:

Saskatoon draws its name from the Cree inanimate word ‘Misaskwatomina’ means ‘saskatoon berries’. The first known permanent settlement of Saskatoon was led by John Neilson Lake in 1883. Saskatoon was incorporated as a city on 1906 including the Riversdale and Nutana communities.

Connectivity to Saskatoon:

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is located around 7 km away from Saskatoon city center and it operates flights to international locations like Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City and Chicago and the major Canadian cities including Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. It is served by Air Canada, WestJet, Delta Airlines and United Airlines.

Saskatoon has train connection with Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Buses service is catered by Saskatchewan Transportation Company and Greyhound Bus Lines. There are cars and taxis available for both local travel and to airport.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Saskatoon:

Saskatoon is one of the cultural centers of Saskatchewan province hosting many regional and national events like Saskatoon Exhibition, SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Saskatoon International Fringe Festival and Art in the Heart and all these events held between May and September.

The major shopping centers in Saskatoon are:

Rouge Gallery
Saskatoon Farmer’s Market
McNally Robinson
Turning the Tide
Meewasin Valley Centre

The best food corners are as follows:

Calories Bakery and Restaurant
Weczeria Food and Wine
Homestead Ice Cream and Cappuccino
Nutana Cafe
Bonanza Steakhouse Family Restaurant

Things to do in Saskatoon:

Canada Remembers Air Show
Visiting Libraries
Bicycle Riding
Shopping

Places to see in Saskatoon:

Mendel Art Gallery:

Mendel Art Gallery displays both modern and historical objects. Except Christmas Day, tourists are allowed in all the days of the year.

The Bessborough Hotel:

The Bessborough Hotel is a must see site in Saskatoon well known for its unique structure and architecture overlooking Saskatchewan River.

Diefenbaker Canada Centre:

Diefenbaker Canada Centre features Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre as well. It displays lot on Mr. Diefenbaker and is situated at Diefenbaker Place.

Other places of interest in Saskatoon include:

Meewasin Valley Centre
Ukrainian Museum of Canada
Western Development Museum
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
University of Saskatchewan
University Bridge
Prairieland Park
Meewasin Valley Centre
Saskatchewan Railway Museum
Forestry Farm Park and Zoo
Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Best time to visit Saskatoon:

Between May and September is the ideal time to travel Saskatoon.

Accommodation Options in Saskatoon:

Saskatoon is a city with all the types of accommodation centers with upgraded facilities like spa, dry cleaning, 24 hour room service and Wi-Fi and airport shuttle and much more. Price per day differs on the facilities provided by hotels and also online booking facility is offered. The prime hotels in Saskatoon are listed below: