It is a city of bridges, seven in total, each casting a shadow over the South Saskatchewan River, joining the east to the west. It is a city of sunshine, 2,381 hours a year on average, among the most of anywhere in Canada. It is a city of parklands with more than 870 hectares, and a city of youth where the median age is 35, four years lower than the national average. It is a city of contrasts admired for its theatre venues and prolific arts and culture scene as much as its funky festivals, major sporting events and overall ability to throw a great party. Nicknamed “the hub city” thanks to numerous transportation connections and a central locale, Saskatoon is easy to get to… but hard to leave.
No matter how long your stay, you will discover that Saskatoon has its fair share of unique and entertaining stories to tell. There are just so many interesting people to speak with, activities to take part in, and prairie hospitality to enjoy.
To help get your story started – or finished - check out the following pages for more information. And if you have a specific need, niche or curiosity, please contact us - we would be glad to assist you.
24 Hours in Saskatoon
Top Things to Do in Saskatoon
Trivia
External Links:
Saskatoon History, courtesy of the City of Saskatoon
Quirky Stories from Saskatoon’s Past, courtesy of the Saskatoon Public Library
Looking ahead
2012
- Saskatoon Blues Festival celebrates their 10th anniversary (February 23 - 26)
- Saskatoon hosts the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier (March 3 - 11)
- Saskatoon Pride Festival marks its 20th year of Pride celebrations (June 9 - 16)
- Saskatoon host the 2012 Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit (July 15 - 19)
- Saskatoon hosts Country Music Week (September 6 - 9) and the 2012 Canadian Country Music Awards (September 9)
- The Diefenbaker Canada Centre reopens early 2012 following renovations
- Construction begins on the Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan
- Terminal expansion construction begins at the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites opens in downtown Saskatoon
2013
- Saskatchewan Children's Festival celebrates their 25th anniversary
- Saskatoon hosts the 2013 Memorial Cup
- Saskatoon hosts the 2013 Speedo Western Canadian Championship
2014
- The Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan opens late 2014
- The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport completes their terminal expansion project
- Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival celebrates their 30th anniversary
- Saskatoon hosts the 2014 Canadian Summer National Swimming Championship
- Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire celebrates their 40th anniversary
2015
- Folkfest celebrates their 35th anniversary
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