Saskatoon district, Saskatchewan, Canada

Places to visit near Saskatoon

Saskatoon is a city in Saskatoon district, Saskatchewan, Canada, home to about 198,958 people. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 81 churches, 76 parks, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 museums. The must-see places are Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada (1 km), Marr Residence (2 km) and Next of Kin Memorial Avenue (2 km).

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Saskatoon at a glance

Location
Saskatoon district, Saskatchewan, Canada
Population
about 198,958
Coordinates
52.1324° N, 106.6689° W
Places within 50 km
238 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Saskatoon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saskatoon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Saskatoon

82 churches within 100 km of Saskatoon. The closest is Chinese Alliance (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of the Holy Family (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Saskatoon

77 parks within 100 km of Saskatoon. The closest is Ashworth Holmes Park (1 km); the best-known is Diefenbaker Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saskatoon

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saskatoon. The closest is Smoothstone Lake, SK (1 km); the best-known is Patience Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Saskatoon

21 museums within 100 km of Saskatoon. The closest is Art Placement: The Gallery (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Antiquities (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Saskatoon

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saskatoon. The closest is Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saskatoon

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saskatoon. The closest is Jasper National Park (1 km); the best-known is Sutherland Migratory Bird Sanctuary (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Saskatoon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saskatoon
  2. 2 km Next of Kin Memorial Avenue · monument, Saskatoon
  3. 3 km Museum of Antiquities · museum, Saskatoon
  4. 3 km Marr Residence · heritage site, Saskatoon
  5. 4 km Diefenbaker Park · park, Saskatoon
  6. 5 km Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada · heritage site, Saskatoon
  7. 0 km Back to Saskatoon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saskatoon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8182Chinese Alliance (1 km)
    Parks7677Ashworth Holmes Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1123Smoothstone Lake, SK (1 km)
    Museums2121Art Placement: The Gallery (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1419Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada (1 km)
    Other attractions1717Wicanhi Duta Win (Red Star Woman) (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Jasper National Park (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Shrine of Blessed Nun Martyrs Olympia & Laurentia (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Skyline Lookout (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Yorath Island (8 km)
    Temples22Odd Fellows Temple (Saskatoon) (1 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chua Chanh Tam (4 km)

    Saskatoon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saskatoon?

    Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada (heritage site, about 1 km), Marr Residence (heritage site, about 2 km), Next of Kin Memorial Avenue (monument, about 2 km), Museum of Antiquities (museum, about 3 km), Diefenbaker Park (park, about 5 km), Cathedral of the Holy Family (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saskatoon?

    238 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 76 parks, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 museums, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Saskatoon?

    Chinese Alliance, about 1 km by road; Lakeview Youth (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Saskatoon?

    Ashworth Holmes Park, about 1 km by road; Kiwanis Memorial Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Saskatoon?

    Smoothstone Lake, SK, about 1 km by road; Muskeg Lake Cree Nation (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saskatoon?

    Start in Saskatoon, visit Next of Kin Memorial Avenue, then Museum of Antiquities, then Marr Residence, then Diefenbaker Park, then Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) National Historic Site of Canada, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saskatoon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Saskatoon’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.