Saskatoon & Area at a Glance
The city of Saskatoon, the largest in Saskatchewan,
claims to enjoy more hours of sunshine than any other city in Canada.
Saskatoon has more than 300 acres of river bank parklands and is home to the
University
of Saskatchewan - renowned for its five health science colleges. While in
Saskatoon, be sure to take in the Western
Development Museum, Wanuskewin
Heritage Park, and the Forestry
Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo. For rail enthusiasts, the Saskatchewan
Railway Museum in Saskatoon features six acres of exhibits and displays
that relate the history of Saskatchewan's trains. The arts are well represented
at the Mendel
Art Gallery, home to permanent and rotating exhibits in a complex that overlooks
the Saskatchewan River. Dining and shopping are also abundant in Saskatoon,
with everything from nightclubs and family restaurants to malls and independent
shops available. Opportunities for enjoying the outdoors can be found in the
Saskatoon area as well, either through guided trips or individually planned
itineraries.
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