Why go
- Largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Dakota Dunes Casino.
- Served by Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE).
History
Saskatoon is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway; since its founding in 1882 as a Temperance colony, it has served as the cultural and economic hub of central Saskatchewan.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-300, Embraer 190) · 6 routes: Calgary*, Denver*, Edmonton*, Toronto, Vancouver*, Winnipeg*
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400, 737-800) · 6 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXE has direct flights to 9 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Calgary, Denver, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.