Saskatoon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada
About Saskatoon
Saskatoon is located on bluffs along the South Saskatchewan River. Early planners set aside the riverfront for parks. Several bridges cross the river, affording gorgeous views of river, trees, and skyline. Founded in 1906, with growth driven by immigration, railway links, and mining wealth, Saskatoon offers cultural sophistication and wealth of Art Nouveau architecture. That, together with the river and its bridges, gives it the nickname of "Paris of the Prairies". The foundation of Saskatoon's economy is potash and other resource mining; oil and gas extraction (fracking and conventional); and wheat and other agriculture. These are abbreviated as "POW". The city hosts corporate headquarters of world-leading firms like PotashCorp (potash) and Cameco (uranium). Until the commodities slump of
Top Attractions in Saskatoon
Explore the best things to see and do in Saskatoon:
- ★Civic Conservatory (ex-Mendel Art Gallery)
- ★Community Campus Tours
- ★Delta Bessborough
- ★Diefenbaker Canada Centre
- ★Eco Glide Adventures
- ★Lucky Bastard Distillers
- ★Marquis Downs
- ★Meewasin Trail
Where to Eat in Saskatoon
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴2nd Ave Grill
- 🍴Ayden Kitchen and Bar
- 🍴Baba's Homestyle Perogies
- 🍴Broadway Cafe
- 🍴Calories Bakery and Restaurant
- 🍴Chianti Cafe
Where to Stay in Saskatoon
- 🏨Campland Rv Resort
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Delta Bessborough
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown
- 🏨Laura's Lodge
- 🏨Netty's Nest
Saskatoon Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: