About Saskatoon

Saskatchewan's largest city sits along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, presiding over the province from a central location at the junction of the prairies and the rocky Canadian Shield.

Now numbering in excess of 200,000 residents, Saskatoon was founded in the late 19th century. Agriculture remains an enormous part of the economy, although mineral reserves and technology industries also figure prominently. Transportation via rail, highway, and air remains a strong presence too, and the city's many bridges make Saskatoon visually memorable.

It also gets a boost from the beautiful stone buildings of the University of Saskatchewan and the magnificent Delta Bessborough Hotel. Character-laden regional attractions include the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, which traces the life and career of Canada's thirteenth prime minister; Boomtown, a living-history museum that re-creates Saskatoon, circa 1910; and Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a series of archaeological sites and exhibits detailing Native American culture and history.

Additional city features include Forestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo, the cafe and shopping scene along stylish Broadway Avenue, and the abundance of recreational opportunities available throughout the area. You'll also want to sample the saskatoonberry, the local fruit that not only gave inspiration to the pie but also provided the city its colorful name.

Did you know?

Saskatoon, the largest city in Saskatchewan, is at the heart of Canada's agribusiness, producing and processing major export crops such as wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed and canola. Additionally, Saskatoon is considered to be the agricultural biotechnology capital of Canada because of its cutting edge agricultural practices.

Time

Saskatchewan observes Central Standard Time year round.

Sales Tax

A federal tax of 5% is levied on all goods and services. A provincial tax of 5% is assessed on all goods with the exception of food, restaurant meals and children's clothing.

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