Road to 150: Best Things To Do In Saskatchewan
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Welcome to Saskatchewan!
Often known as an incredibly flat province, nothing could be further from the truth. With lush boreal forests and pristine lakes in the North to prairie landscapes and badlands in the South, Saskatchewan is the perfect place for outdoor lovers to explore.
We drove a pontoon boat around Lake Waskesiu, learned about the province's first nations at Wanuskewin Heritage Centre, and went for a float in Canada's version of the dead sea. We also toured the RCMP Heritage Centre, witnessed the RCMP sunset ceremony, climbed a massive sand dune, and hiked through one of the few remaining natural grasslands in North America. We packed a lot of adventures into our short visit and can't wait to return one day and explore the province further.
We explored Saskatchewan from July 27th - August 8th, 2017!
Canada's Road to 150 is a 150-day Canada-wide multi-media road trip celebrating Canada's 150th birthday by exploring the uniqueness of this country provincially and collectively while answering the question; What makes Canada special?
We will drive to and through every driveable province and territory, showcasing Canada's natural beauty and regional attractions while interviewing Canadians of all cultures and backgrounds, including local celebrities, immigrants, refugees, and everyday rural and urban Canadians. Our aim is to dig deep into what makes Canada such an incredibly inspiring country while showing off the best of Canada's tourism to Canadians and to the world.
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Big thanks to Best Western International for helping to sponsor such an incredible journey as well as Tourism Saskatchewan, Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins, Wanuskewin Heritage Centre, Park Town Hotel, RCMP Heritage Centre, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and Parks Canada.
11 Top Tourist Attractions in Saskatchewan (Canada)
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11 Top Tourist Attractions in Saskatchewan (Canada):
Batoche National Historic Site, Cypress Hills, Fort Carlton Provincial Park, Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert National Park, Qu'Appelle Valley, RCMP Heritage Centre, Regina, Saskatoon
Top Tourist Attractions in Saskatoon: Travel Guide Canada
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Saskatoon Western Development Museum 1910 Boomtown, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, University of Saskatchewan, Meewasin Valley, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory, Ukraianian Museum of Canada, Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Saskatoon Tourist Attractions: 10 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Saskatoon:
Western Development Museum, Meewasin Valley, University of Saskatchewan, Beaver Creek Conservation Area, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Persephone Theatre, Remai Modern, Pike Lake Provincial Park, Diefenbaker Canada Centre
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As any Law and Order addict knows, there are two groups that protect and represent the people, “the police who investigate crimes, and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.” These are not their stories, however.
Instead, we’re here to focus on the nastier side of that story, namely, the cities where these crimes occur. Violent crime rates are a huge factor when determining where you want to move or visit, and understandably so. Washington D.C., Chicago and Detroit years had to fight against their public image as some of the most violent and crime-ridden areas in the United States, with notable improvements in several areas.
As the say, the first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one, so let this serve less as a list for public province shaming as a rehabilitative one.
That being said, let’s dive in and take a look at “the most violent cities in Canada,” according to the crime severity index.
Edmonton: Edmonton has been seeing some tough times as of late—and we’re not just talking about the Oilers. (Really, how many first round draft picks are they going to get?) Unfortunately, Edmonton’s crime rate is about as stagnant as their hockey team. The city has had a persistent problem with violent crime, especially sex-based crimes such as sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and sexual violations against children. That being said, Edmonton’s overall crime index rating is “only” 89.7—far lower than the others on this list.
Regina: Regina, ranks rather highly (or lowly, depending on how you look at it) when it comes to overall violent crime in Canada. It’s been trading places with Saskatoon the past few years, checking in with a 105.8 crime index rating. On the one hand, that’s definitely far too high, and hurts what is otherwise one of the more underrated settlement destinations in Canada. On the other hand, however, as Regina ranks just below Saskatoon this year, the latter’s loss is the former’s gain, as it can now report a “drop” in crime, at least in that context. Let’s hope that continues into the future, rather than the rumours of potential spikes that have been reported in the last year.
Saskatoon: Saskatoon’s placement on this list is something of a good news/bad news situation…let’s get the latter out of the way first, so we can end this section on a good note. To begin with, yes, with a violent crime index rating of 109.9. The city has flipped back and forth with Regina (see above) in the overall rankings, and has sometimes even found itself at the ignominious “top” of the standings. In the NHL, that wins you the Presidents’ Trophy. In the war on crime, that wins you an incredible amount of scrutiny. Thankfully, however, there are signs that Saskatoon is trying hard indeed to improve its record and reputation. In 2013, the mayor announced that overall violent crime in Saskatoon had dropped 9%, and there are hopes that that trend can continue.
The City of Saskatoon
The city of Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's river city, developed around the shores of the South Saskatchewan River. Currently, the largest city in Saskatchewan, Saskatoon has become a cultural hub with many theaters, restaurants, art galleries, music venues and historic buildings calling it home. Among these include The Roxy Theatre, one of the last 3 active atmospheric-theatres in Canada. Many of Saskatoon's restaurants place high among Canada's best dining, such as Weczeria Food & Wine, Duck Duck Goose and Prairie Harvest Café. Along with amazing food and theatre, the city offers beautiful scenery and some amazing running and biking trails along the river.
Saskatoon is also known as The City of Bridges, now with 5 functional bridges connecting the riverbanks. The numerous bridges offers ease of access regardless of where in the city you are, as well as a breath-taking view.
In Saskatoon's downtown core, you can find many business establishments, restaurants, shopping, and most notably; The Bessborough Hotel. Also known as the castle on the river, The Besseborough is often an iconic structure in photos of Saskatoon, and helps to set the tone for surrounding parks, hotels and architecture.
Growing at a rapid rate, the city has developed several new neighborhoods in the past few years. Stonebridge, Evergreen, Willowgrove, Hampton Village, Rosewood & Blairmore being among a few. Each new development is complete with nearby schools, parks, grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants, allowing for access to all amenities.
While these new neighborhoods go up, the older neighborhoods in the city are becoming the focus for infill projects, and are home to many of Saskatoon's cultural, dining and shopping hot spots. Some of these neighborhoods include the beautiful Broadway, Nutana, City Park and Riversdale area.
Not being shy with year-round events, the city brings to life some of the best music and cultural festivals in the province. Offering something for all ages, some of Saskatoon's annual festivals include Potash Corp Fringe Festival, Folkfest, Jazz Fest, The Children's Festival & Winter Shines. These festivals bring world-class musicians and performers to the city, drawing a large crowd from communities and cities all across Saskatchewan.
In the fall, the city experiences a surge of vibrancy due to the arrival of university students coming to start their studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Located just minutes away from the downtown area, the University of Saskatchewan is one of Canada's most prestigious universities, providing academics in almost every field imaginable. Home to the Husky's Athletics Teams, the University offers great athletic opportunities and scholarships to promising young athletes.
Booming with opportunity, culture and beauty, now is a great time to come and pay a visit to the City of Saskatoon.
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SASKATOON: THE PARIS OF THE PRAIRIES
This week we explore Saskatoon - the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Follow us to cutting-edge restaurants, craft distilleries, bespoke cobblers and a live concert by The Roots at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival.
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Stone Hall Castle, Wascana Centre Park, Western Development Museum, Meewasin Valley, Government House, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, RCMP Heritage Centre, Legislative Building, University of Saskatchewan, Tunnels of Moose Jaw, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Beaver Creek Conservation Area, Grasslands National Park
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada: 1. Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough ****
2. Park Town Hotel ****
3. The James Hotel ****
4. Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon ****
5. Four Points by Sheraton Saskatoon ****
6. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saskatoon Airport ***
7. Courtyard by Marriott Saskatoon Airport ***
8. Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown ***
9. Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre ***
10. Radisson Saskatoon ***
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1. 601 Spadina Crescent East, S7K 3G8 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 83
Overlooking the river and situated in downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan's Central Business District, this historic hotel offers state-of-the-art facilities and services as well as elegant dining options.
2. 924 Spadina Crescent East, S7K 3H5 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 86
This hotel in Saskatoon is 3 km from the University of Saskatchawan. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and the hotel features an indoor pool and sauna.
3. 620 Spadina Crescent East, S7K 3T5 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 141
On the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, this boutique Central Saskatoon hotel has a restaurant serving a daily hot breakfast, a lobby bar and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is 8 km away.
4. 612 Spadina Crescent East, S7K 3G9 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 92
This hotel is next to the South Saskatchewan River, in Saskatoon's Central Business District. The hotel offers an indoor water park, on-site dining and free WiFi.
5. 503 Cope Way, S7T 0G3 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 78
Featuring an indoor pool with a waterslide, this Saskatoon hotel includes a 24-hour fitness center. Doc Hollandaise restaurant has on-site dining options. Free Wi-Fi is included. Prairieland Park is 4 km away.
6. 110 Gateway Boulevard , North Industrial , S7L 1S4 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 77
Featuring an indoor pool, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saskatoon Airport is only 1 km from J G Diefenbaker Airport. A fitness centre and and hot tub are provided on site. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.
7. 333 Aerogreen Crescent, North Industrial , S7L 1S4 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 67
Providing a 24-hour airport shuttle and located 10 minutes’ drive from Saskatoon city centre, Courtyard by Marriott Saskatoon Airport features an indoor salt water pool. Free WiFi is offered throughout.
8. 101 Pacific Avenue, S7K 3X6 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 92
Featuring an indoor pool and restaurant, this Saskatoon hotel is across the street from Saskatoon's Arts & Convention Centre and 6 km from John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. Free WiFi is available.
9. 2002 Airport Drive, North Industrial , S7L 6M4 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 82
Conveniently on Circle Drive, the Saskatoon Inn is just 1.6 km from Saskatoon Airport and 5.6 km from downtown. The Saskatoon Inn is a great base to explore all the major attractions and conveniences that Saskatoon has to offer.
10. 405 20th Street, S7K 6X6 Saskatoon, Canada, From € 83
Centered in the heart of downtown Saskatoon, moments from the Saskatchewan River and the University of Saskatchewan, this hotel offers modern amenities and family-friendly facilities, including an indoor water park.