Straddling on the banks of South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon is the capital city of Saskatchewan province in Canada. The largest city of the province is also known as the ‘Paris of the Prairies’ or the ‘bridge city’ due to its seven bridges and was a major meeting place 4,000 years before the European city was established. It has been inhabited for at least 6,000 years. The city surprises its tourists in many ways and has gone from ‘No Fun’ to ‘So Fun’ in very less time. It is the place to experience local eateries, finest shopping malls, dynamic nightlife, river trails, and other outdoor sites as well as cultural institutions and museums. Saskatoon has a growing culinary and craft drink scene and its eateries and bars offer some of the freshest seasonal ingredients around. The city hosts several festivals like Fringe Festival, Jazz Fest, Folk Fest, Saskatoon Pride Festival, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, and lots of good concerts. Head into the downtown core and inner neighborhoods to get a gist of this vibrant city!

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

A non-profit cultural and historical center, Wanuskewin Heritage Park provides a better understanding of the Northern Plains First Nations people who originally inhabited the region. The word Wanuskewin is a Cree term which means ‘being at peace with oneself’ and believe us, it is no less than that. The park holds many different First Nations artifacts counting summer and winter campsites, bison kill sites, tipi rings, pottery fragments, egg shells and animal bones. Along with being a tourist destination, it also serves several different purposes like human resource development agency, scientific, cultural and educational authority and a gathering place for spiritual uses such as sweats and pipe ceremonies.

Remai Modern Museum

A public art museum, Remai Modern Museum is located at River Landing on the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River. It is the museum of modern and contemporary art and culture that houses the largest collection of Pablo Picasso's linocuts, around 406 pieces in its permanent collection. It has restored the collection of now-closed Mendel Art Gallery with over 7,500 artworks. Opened in October 2017, the museum is designed by Canadian architectural firm KPMB and Smith Carter Architects and Engineers. 

Persephone Theatre

Persephone Theatre is a regional theatre company founded by sisters Janet Wright and Susan Wright in 1974 and named after the Greek goddess Persephone. Persephone’s seasons have grown to a six-play Main Stage series, a three-play second stage series (The Deep End) and six productions for youth (including a provincial tour). The Persephone School of Theatre also offers workshops and classes for children, youth, adult amateurs, and theatre professionals. After a successful capital campaign in 2007, Persephone Theatre shifted to its current facility, the Remai Arts Centre. 

Best Time to Visit Saskatoon 

To discover the city’s natural attractions at its best, visit the city from early July to mid-August. The city boasts long, comfortable, and partly cloudy summers and frigid, snowy, windy, and mostly cloudy winters. If you are looking for budget travel, travel in the early summer when temperatures are still warm and hotel rates are a lot cheaper. In Saskatoon, the weather can be unpredictable at any time of the year, so it's a good idea to check weather reports often to get the latest information. 

Airports

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)

Saskatoon Facts

Country/State: Canada/Saskatchewan

Population: 246,376 (2016)

Currency: Canadian Dollar

Language:  English

Visa on Arrival: The US citizens do not need a Visa to enter Canada. They can stay in Canada for 180 days with their passport. However, they must always carry identification and nationality proof along with them. Tourists wanting to extend their stay in the country should apply for the same at least 30 days in advance. A foreign national wishing to enter Canada must obtain a temporary resident visa from one of the Canadian diplomatic missions unless he/she holds a passport issued by visa exempt countries.

Other notes: Police, fire and ambulance – 911

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