Experience Saskatoon
Saskatoon offers all the amenities of a big city with the conveniences of a small community. Saskatonians experience a high quality of life and enjoy a wide range of activities, attractions and entertainment opportunities.
Recreation and Leisure
Our recreational experiences are boundless. We offer:
- Golf: We have many world-class golf courses;
- Indoor and outdoor pools: Our swimming pool inventory will soon expand with the addition of an Olympic-sized pool to be completed by fall 2007;
- Fishing: Find great fishing close to home at the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, and Blackstrap Provincial Park. Some of Saskatchewan's great fishing lakes are no more than a two-hour drive from the city;
- Parks: Pike Lake and Blackstrap provincial parks are within 30 minutes of the city, while Prince Albert National Park is 250 km (150 miles) north of Saskatoon;
- Sports: Major sporting events display Saskatoon's many highly accomplished, nationally-recognized sports teams at the professional and amateur level. Games are played at the many hockey arenas, soccer centres, etc.;
- Leisure facilities: The City of Saskatoon offers recreation and leisure activities at its five civic centres.
Arts and Culture
Diverse cultural opportunities exist in Saskatoon, which was designated one of the Cultural Capitals of Canada in 2006:
- Music: There are concerts, symphony, brass bands, jazz and more. Saskatoon hosted the Juno Awards in April 2007;
- Theatre: The play's the thing in Saskatoon with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Persephone Theatre, Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company and Live Five;
- Festivals: There's something for everyone with FolkFest (cultural festival), Jazz Festival, Children's Festival, International Fringe Festival (alternative theatre), A Taste of Saskatchewan (culinary festival) and Canada Remembers Air Show;
- Events: Many world-class events take place at Saskatoon's Credit Union Centre, a 13,000-seat arena, and the newly renovated TCU Place - Saskatoon's Arts and Convention Centre;
- Art Galleries and Museums: We're proud of the Western Development Museum, Mendel Art Gallery, Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Ukrainian Museum of Canada and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
Attractions
Saskatoon's numerous attractions include:
- Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo;
- Surrounding lakes;
- Batoche National Historic Site;
- Beaver Creek Conservation Area;
- Cranberry Flats Conservation Area;
- Marquis Downs;
- Meewasin Valley Trails.
Shopping
Five shopping districts and eight shopping centres provide numerous options and variety. In addition, two big-box malls are in development.
Dining
Savour award-winning food in a smoke-free environment at one of Saskatoon's many fine restaurants.
Want to learn more on experiencing Saskatoon? Visit Tourism Saskatoon for a complete listing of Saskatoon's attractions, entertainment, recreation, shopping and restaurants.
Links
City of Saskatoon Leisure Services
This branch ensures that a broad range of sport, culture, parks and recreation opportunities are available and affordable to residents and visitors.
Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA)
The MVA is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural heritage resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley.
ON BROADWAY.ca
Here's your online guide to events, shopping and the nightlife in Saskatoon's chic Broadway district.
Play Golf Saskatoon
Check out the five, first-class golf courses and 14 magnificent hotels that have partnered together to offer you outstanding value in and around Saskatoon.
Saskatoon Festivals
This site is your gateway to the fun and excitement of Saskatoon's summer arts festivals.
The Partnership
Here's where you can learn about living, working and shopping in downtown Saskatoon.
Tourism Saskatchewan
Here you'll find a wealth of information on Saskatchewan's accommodations, events, attractions and more.
Tourism Saskatoon
This is your one-stop source for information regarding tourism attractions in the Saskatoon region.
