Saskatoon itinerary: 2 to 4 days
Plans for two to four days in Saskatoon, day by day: the University of Saskatchewan buildings and Memorial Gates, the river bridges and Remai Modern first, then Broadway Avenue, River Landing and Knox United Church, and Next of Kin Memorial Avenue and Wanuskewin Heritage Park as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Saskatoon in 2 days
Day 1
Next of Kin Memorial Avenue Must see
Tree-lined avenue planted after the First World War in memory of fallen soldiers, now a National Historic Site.
Peter MacKinnon Building Must see
Collegiate Gothic stone building of 1912 at the University of Saskatchewan, a National Historic Site of Canada.
The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada Must see
Archive and museum on the University of Saskatchewan campus about prime minister John Diefenbaker, with a replica of his Ottawa office.
Memorial Gates
Memorial gates at the University of Saskatchewan campus entrance, honouring students and staff who died in war.
University Bridge
Bridge over the South Saskatchewan River linking downtown Saskatoon with the Nutana area and the University of Saskatchewan.
Broadway Bridge
Concrete arch bridge over the South Saskatchewan River, opened in 1932, linking downtown with the Nutana neighbourhood.
Traffic Bridge
Steel truss bridge over the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, rebuilt and reopened in 2018 for walkers, cyclists and vehicles.
Remai Modern
Modern and contemporary art museum on the river bank, opened in 2017, with a large collection of Picasso linocuts.
Knox United Church
Historic stone United church in downtown Saskatoon, noted for its Gothic Revival architecture.
Saskatoon in 3 days
Day 1
Peter MacKinnon Building Must see
Collegiate Gothic stone building of 1912 at the University of Saskatchewan, a National Historic Site of Canada.
The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada Must see
Archive and museum on the University of Saskatchewan campus about prime minister John Diefenbaker, with a replica of his Ottawa office.
Memorial Gates
Memorial gates at the University of Saskatchewan campus entrance, honouring students and staff who died in war.
University Bridge
Bridge over the South Saskatchewan River linking downtown Saskatoon with the Nutana area and the University of Saskatchewan.
Broadway Theatre Must see
Art film and performance theatre on Broadway Avenue, opened in 1946, showing independent films and live events.
Broadway Avenue
Main street of the Nutana district, lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and home to the Broadway Theatre.
Broadway Bridge
Concrete arch bridge over the South Saskatchewan River, opened in 1932, linking downtown with the Nutana neighbourhood.
River Landing
Riverfront park and walking area along the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, with trails and green spaces.
Day 2
Remai Modern
Modern and contemporary art museum on the river bank, opened in 2017, with a large collection of Picasso linocuts.
Traffic Bridge
Steel truss bridge over the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, rebuilt and reopened in 2018 for walkers, cyclists and vehicles.
Knox United Church
Historic stone United church in downtown Saskatoon, noted for its Gothic Revival architecture.
Next of Kin Memorial Avenue Must see
Tree-lined avenue planted after the First World War in memory of fallen soldiers, now a National Historic Site.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Indigenous heritage park north of the city on the river, with archaeological sites, trails, a gallery and a restaurant.
Saskatoon in 4 days
Day 1
Peter MacKinnon Building Must see
Collegiate Gothic stone building of 1912 at the University of Saskatchewan, a National Historic Site of Canada.
Memorial Gates
Memorial gates at the University of Saskatchewan campus entrance, honouring students and staff who died in war.
University Bridge
Bridge over the South Saskatchewan River linking downtown Saskatoon with the Nutana area and the University of Saskatchewan.
Broadway Avenue
Main street of the Nutana district, lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and home to the Broadway Theatre.
Broadway Bridge
Concrete arch bridge over the South Saskatchewan River, opened in 1932, linking downtown with the Nutana neighbourhood.
Remai Modern
Modern and contemporary art museum on the river bank, opened in 2017, with a large collection of Picasso linocuts.
River Landing
Riverfront park and walking area along the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, with trails and green spaces.
Traffic Bridge
Steel truss bridge over the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon, rebuilt and reopened in 2018 for walkers, cyclists and vehicles.
Knox United Church
Historic stone United church in downtown Saskatoon, noted for its Gothic Revival architecture.
Day 2
Broadway Theatre Must see
Art film and performance theatre on Broadway Avenue, opened in 1946, showing independent films and live events.
Next of Kin Memorial Avenue Must see
Tree-lined avenue planted after the First World War in memory of fallen soldiers, now a National Historic Site.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Indigenous heritage park north of the city on the river, with archaeological sites, trails, a gallery and a restaurant.
Watch: Saskatoon in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Saskatoon
Summer, from June to August, is warm with very long days and is the best time for the riverbank trails. Winters are long, dry and very cold, so indoor museums suit the season. The Fringe Theatre Festival takes place in early August and fills the city's theatres and streets. Autumn is short and often sunny.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Saskatoon on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Saskatoon on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Saskatoon on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Canada from Airalo
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Tips for Saskatoon
- The South Saskatchewan River runs through the middle of the city and the riverside Meewasin Valley trails link many downtown stops on foot.
- Wanuskewin Heritage Park is north of the city, so allow time to get there by car or taxi, and check its opening days.
- Winters are long and very cold, so plan indoor visits such as museums and galleries then, and dress in layers.
- The University of Saskatchewan campus is large; allow time to walk between the Peter MacKinnon Building and the Diefenbaker Centre.
- Many museums and galleries are closed one or two days a week, usually on Mondays, so check opening days first.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Broadway Avenue: Drm310 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Broadway Bridge: Tanbir M-05, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broadway Theatre: Drm310 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Knox United Church: Drm310, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Gates: SriMesh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Next of Kin Memorial Avenue: SriMesh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peter MacKinnon Building: SriMesh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Remai Modern: daryl_mitchell from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- River Landing: Trekphiler, CC BY 3.0
- The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada: unknown author, Cc-by-sa-3.0
- Traffic Bridge: Drm310, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University Bridge: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Wanuskewin Heritage Park: Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
