Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Saskatoon is the biggest city in Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, though, is not the capital of Saskatchewan. Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. The South Saskatchewan River flows through the centre of the city and many people enjoy boating, biking and walking in this area. The University of Saskatchewan is also in Saskatoon.
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| Coordinates: 52°08′N 106°41′W / 52.133°N 106.683°WCoordinates: 52°08′N 106°41′W / 52.133°N 106.683°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Establishment | 1883 |
| Incorporation | 1906 |
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| • Mayor | Charlie Clark |
| • Governing body | Saskatoon City Council |
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| • City | 170.8 km2 (65.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 481.5 m (1,579.7 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • City | 222,189 |
| • Density | 1,060.3/km2 (2,746/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 260,600 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| GDP per capita | C$26,551 (est. 2005) |
| Median income per household | C$68,300 (2006) |
| Pronunciation | /ˌsæskəˈtuːn/ |
| Website | www.saskatoon.ca |
The name Saskatoon [in Cree: sâskwatôn, "Saskatoon"] comes from the Cree inanimate noun misâskwatômina "saskatoon berries", which refers to the sweet, violet-coloured berry that grows in the area.
Media
Saskatoon Media
Barr Colonists in Saskatoon in 1903. The settlement of Saskatoon saw an economic boom when the travelling Barr Colonists encamped around the community.
View of the Aspen parkland outside the city limits. The area is a transitional biome between the boreal forest and prairies.
Winter skyline of Saskatoon with the South Saskatchewan River bisecting the city. Winters in the city are long, and cold.
Located outside the city limits, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a National Historic Site, and an archeological site. The park showcases the history of the Northern Plains peoples in the region.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is an annual Shakespeare in the Park festival held in Saskatoon.
Established in 2017, Remai Modern is an art gallery located in Saskatoon's Central Business District.
The Saskatchewan Railway Museum is a railway museum located west of the city limits.
The Remai Arts Centre is a performing arts centre and home to the Saskatoon-based theatre company, the Persephone Theatre.
Completed in 1932, the Delta Bessborough is a Canadian grand railway hotel and a historic landmark in Saskatoon.
Other websites
- Saskatoon City Information Archived 2015-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
References
- ↑ "Edmonton Journal, "Paris of the Prairies", April 30, 2007". Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Quick Facts". City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ↑ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011". 2.statcan.ca. 2008-11-05. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
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