Saskatoon is centrally located in the province of Saskatchewan. It is situated on the beautiful banks of the South Saskatchewan River. The altitude is 481.5 meters above sea level. It is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, receiving an average of 2381 hours of sunshine annually. Saskatoon experiences four distinct seasons, with temperatures ranging from 30 degrees Celsius to -30 degrees. With access to excellent Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools, technical schools and the University of Saskatchewan, many educational opportunities are available.
Saskatoon is a four season destination with much to offer visitors. There are beautiful parks, museums, theatres, art galleries, and many other entertainment venues. The shopping opportunities are endless. For the walkers and joggers, the trails around the river and bridges are not to be missed.
Saskatchewan grows half of the entire quantity of Canada’s major export crops: wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed and canola. Saskatoon is at the heart of this market, providing a variety of services and products to the farm sector. Mining is also an important part of the economy. The Saskatoon region is the world's largest exporter of uranium, and nearly two-thirds of the world's recoverable potash reserves are located in the Saskatoon region.
Value added food processing is one of the fastest growing industries in Saskatoon, which is considered the agriculture biotechnology capital of Canada. Saskatoon was named "one of the best cities in Canada for knowledge based businesses" by the Globe and Mail in 1995.
We look forward to having you visit our magnificent province and city. You, too, will see the amazing beauty and be captivated for a lifetime.