Saskatoon is known as the 'City of Bridges' - seven span the South Saskatchewan River. Founded as a temperance colony in 1882 Saskatoon has grown into a thriving community of almost 200,000 people.
Sunny Saskatoon is an ideal destination at any time of year. There are many beautifully landscaped parks and natural areas throughout the city. Take a river cruise, explore the Western Development Museum with its recreated prairie town, the Wanuskewin Heritage Park
that traces more than 6000 years of local aboriginal history, and the University of Saskatchewan that has one of the most beautiful campuses in North America.
Throughout the year there are many festivals and special events including Winterfest, Folkfest, the Jazz Festival, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Summer Festival.
