Saskatoon Attractions

Aboriginal and First Nations | Accommodations | Festivals | Galleries | Golf | Museums | Parks and Nature | Shopping | Theatres and Movies | University

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is city nestled on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river. There is lots to see and explore. Learn about Saskatchewan - it's special locales, history and colorful characters by reading the Virtual Saskatchewan - on-line magazine.

Aboriginal and First Nations

• Wanuskewin Heritage Park - a National Historic site, encompasses a picturesque valley and tributary to the South Saskatchewan River. Try out bannock or a buffalo burger. Walk the trails along the river.

• Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre

Accommodations

• Saskatoon Accommodation Guide - online reservation services, links to hotels with web sites

Festivals

• SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival - whether its free concerts on the Kiwanis Park near the Bessborough or one of the concerts, there is something for everyone at this great festival

• The Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival - presents two Shakespearean productions in repertory and a musical revue, all during the summer in a large red and white tent on the banks of the beautiful South Saskatchewan River

• Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival

• Folkfest

Galleries

• Kenderdine Art Gallery

• The Mendel - located on the river bank just north of downtown

• Gordon Snelgrove Gallery

Golf

• Golf Courses Open to the Public

• Try out lots of Golf Courses in Saskatchewan with a Golf Privelege Card and support the Saskatchewan Lung Association.

Museums

• Diefenbaker Canada Centre - gallery, gift shop and archives

• Meewasin Valley Centre - check out Saskatoon's past

• Museum of Antiquities

• Ukrainian Museum of Canada

• Saskatchewan Western Development Museum - tour the museum and catch a glimpse of Saskatoon's past at Boomtown, have lunch at the Boomtown cafe ...

Parks and Nature

• Beaver Creek Conservation Area - Beaver Creek contains one of the few uncultivated short-grass prairie sites in Saskatchewan. An interpretive centre and staff provide opportunities for family and friends to discover nature.

• Meewasin Valley - The Meewasin Valley Trail follows the South Saskatchewan River through the heart of Saskatoon, offering year-round recreation and sightseeing opportunities for everyone.

• Cranberry Flats Conservation Area - agreat place for a hike and picnic - beautiful views of the river

• Poplar Bluffs Canoe Launch - is a beautiful area to launch a canoe for a 3 hour paddle to Saskatoon. Along the way look for birds, animals and other natural wonders. You will be amazed at what you see. Pick up an EcoCanoe Tour Guide.

• Saskatoon Natural Grasslands - is a unique urban park that shelters nearly 200 species of plants and a variety of native birds and animals. The site is also home to over 25 kinds of butterflies.

• Saskatoon Nature Society - check out their upcoming field trips

Shopping

• Midtown Plaza

• The Centre at Circle and 8th

Theatres, Concerts and Movies

• Centennial Auditorium

• The Rainbow Cinemas - The Centre at Circle and 8th

• Broadway Theatre -repertory films, concerts and events

• 25th Street Theatre

• Saskatchewan Place

University of Saskatchewan

• University of Saskatchewan home page

• Diefenbaker Canada Centre - learn about Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker, visit the gallery, gift shop and archives, picnic near the centre

• Little Stone Schoolhouse

• Museum of Antiquities

• Museum of Natural Sciences - 20 foot high T-Rex skeleton, live mammals, bird, fish, and reptiles, showcase of minerals -- an interesting and educational stop -- free to the public

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