Photo Courtesy of
the Canadian Light Source - University of Saskatchewan

What's New In Saskatoon?

Saskatoon (known as Canada's Science City) is home to one of Canada's largest science projects - The Canadian Light Source Synchrotron.  This new research centre will help scientists find solutions for global challenges in agriculture, health, material science and the environment.

Saskatoon is home to one of the top Vet Colleges in Canada.

Saskatoon is home to the International Vaccine Centre - the new Level III VIDO Centre specializes  in World Disease Control.  This will be completed by 2008 or 2009.

Saskatoon houses  SRC's Bov-Can Centre specializing in DNA testing.

Construction has began on a new entertainment and cultural district called the Riverlanding located within a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre.  This new riverlanding project will be completed by 2008.

Saskatoon is rich in culture -   We have recently been named one of Canada’s Cultural Capitals which is an official designation.  Your delegates can experience over 6,000 years of first nation culture at Wanuskewin Heritage Park or experience the Western Development Museum with its popular main street of 1910 Boomtown.
Saskatoon has one of most vibrant downtown districts with many top restaurants featuring fine dining as well as a wealth of entertainment and summer festivals happening.

Golfing is extremely popular in Saskatoon with Saskatoon having the most golf courses per capita in Canada.  Dakota Dunes is Saskatoon’s newest Golf Course located about 15-minutes out of Saskatoon has been awarded the #1 New Golf Course in Canada by Golf Digest.

About Saskatoon

Centrally located in the heart of the province, Saskatoon is Saskatchewan’s largest city with a population over 235,000 and growing. The city is situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river which is crossed by seven bridges within the city limits hence the nickname “Bridge City”.

The Saskatoon area has been inhabited for 6,000 years; however it was not until the summer of 1883 that the first settlers began to arrive and the town charter was obtained in 1903. The name “Saskatoon” is derived from ‘mis-sask-quah-toomina’, which is the Cree Indian name for a local indigenous berry.

Saskatoon is noted as one of Canada’s sunniest cities receiving an average of 2,381 hours of sunshine annually. It is a four-season destination with much to offer visitors. The city is host to a wide range of world-class festivals, exhibitions, concert performances and sporting events.

There are diverse opportunities for recreation with the abundance of leisure facilities, parks, golf courses, art galleries, heritage sites, museums, theatre companies and symphony.

Experience our worldwide reputation of hospitality and adventure for yourself.

Midtown Plaza
Saskatchewan’s largest two level shopping centre is conveniently located next to TCU Place.
701C CN Tower, Saskatoon, SK  S7K 1J5
Phone: 306-653-8844  Fax: 306-242-8888
Website: www.midtownplaza.ca

Saskatoon Transit Charter Service

Whether you are transporting large groups of delegates to an off-site tourist attraction or need to shuttle small groups of delegates to and from the Auditorium and Convention Centre, we can meet your transportation needs.  Let us help you make your event a success!  Contact us for more information.
Phone: 306-975-7622  Fax: 306-975-8086
Email:Transit.charters@city.saskatoon.sk.ca

United Blueline Taxi

Saskatoon’s premier taxi company, our fleet has been meeting the ever-changing needs of Saskatoon and area with outstanding service for over three decades.  With the addition of our Prestige-Quality fleet we have grown to 109 individually owned and operated sedans, multi-passenger vans and wheelchair accessible vehicles making us Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s largest taxi fleet.
215 Avenue B  North, Saskatoon, SK  S7L 1E1
Phone: 306-244-3767  Fax: 306-652-0348 E-mail: united.dispatch@sasktel.net