Living in Saskatoon
Saskatoon offers a family-friendly, affordable, culturally alive, and healthy lifestyle not found in many North American cities.
- Saskatoon is centrally located in the province of Saskatchewan and is Saskatchewan’s largest city with a population of 226,000.
- Saskatoon is situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, which is crossed by seven bridges within the city limits and includes over 120 hectares of riverbank parks and natural areas through the heart of the city. The Meewasin Valley Trail follows the river through the city and is accessible to all. It offers over 21 kilometres of well maintained paths that are used for walking, jogging, bicycling, and cross-country skiing.
- Saskatoon’s cost of living is well below the North American average because of the low housing, utility, and health care costs. With high quality and affordable residential areas located within a few minutes of the University, there is no need to spend long hours commuting between home and work.
- Saskatoon is clean and smog free, and it has a good supply of high quality water. It is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 2,381 hours annually.
- Saskatoon has a rich and vibrant arts community featuring a wide variety of artistic, musical, and theatre attractions. Some examples include the Saskatoon Symphony, the Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory, and Persephone Theatre.
- Saskatoon hosts many festivals and special events throughout the year, including the ethnic celebrations of Folkfest and Vesna, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival, the Sundog Handcraft Faire, the Saskatoon International Fringe Festival, the Northern Saskatchewan International Children’s Festival, and the Saskatoon Exhibition.
- Saskatoon is close to cabin country, and Prince Albert National Park is located only 150 kilometres north of the city. Northern Saskatchewan is well known for its pristine rivers, lakes, and forests for those who enjoy hiking, camping, and canoeing.
For additional information about the cost of living, educational opportunities, cultural attractions, climate, and other features of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan, see the links listed on the University of Saskatchewan Community Information Website.
You can also visit the Tourism Saskatoon website for additional details.
