Saskatoon: See
A good place to start is to walk up and down the Meewasin Trail, crossing the South Saskatchewan River at the University Bridge, the Broadway Bridge, and the Idylwyld Bridge. On a fine day, this rewards you with beautiful views, and connects you to attractions and the districts of most interest to a visitor.
1 Meewasin Trail (on the east and west banks of the South Saskatchewan River), ☏ +1 306-665-6888. Daily, 24 hours. The river offers a multitude of beautiful vistas along the Meewasin Trail system that runs the full length of both shores, a total of 60 km. This trail system effectively creates two well-maintained and well-used linear parks cutting through the centre of the city, dotted with attractions, interpretive sites, and full-sized static parks along the way. It passes through or alongside the University of Saskatchewan, the downtown area, and many residential neighbourhoods. "Meewasin" is the Cree word for beautiful. The trail and other sites are managed by an agency, also named Meewasin, formed by Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and the University. Free. (updated Jun 2016)
2 Civic Conservatory (ex-Mendel Art Gallery), 950 Spadina Crescent E. Open every day except Christmas. A small conservatory thickly planted with flowers, lush plants, and small trees. The Mendal Art Gallery was here, but closed in 2016. Its contemporary and historical art will reappear at the Remai Modern Art Gallery. This building will become a Children's Discovery Museum in 2018.
3 Ukrainian Museum of Canada, 910 Spadina Crescent East, ☏ +1 306-244-3800. Tue–Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun 1PM–5PM, Mon closed. Preserves and recreates Ukrainian culture in Canada. Includes schoolbooks, textiles. The Canadian Prairies in general and the Saskatoon area in particular welcomed many Ukrainian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This museum tells their story. Adult $6+tax, seniors $5+tax, students $4+tax.
4 Delta Bessborough (Bessborough Hotel). The castle-like "grand old railway hotel" look of the Bessborough is an anchor to many vistas along the river, and to the downtown streetscape. It's worth ducking inside to the ground, mezzanine, and convention floors to see the grand old detailing. See full listing under "Sleep". (updated Jun 2016)
5 Prairie Wind (In the roundabout). Daily, 24 hours. This public artwork invokes the feeling of prarie grass blowing in the wind. It is a convenient anchor point for the visitor to the River Landing area. free. (updated Jun 2016)
6 Remai Modern Arts Gallery, 102 Spadina Crescent East (Part of River Landing, between Idylwyld Bridge and 2nd Ave South), ☏ +1 306-975-7610, info@remaimodern.org. Tue Fri 10AM–10PM; Wed Thu Sat Sun & holidays 10AM–5PM. In a gleaming riverside building opened in 2017, the Remai Modern has taken over the collections of the Mendel Art Gallery. The Remai Performing Arts Centre is next door. Free. (updated Jun 2016)
The following attractions are at the University of Saskatchewan: …