Core Neighbourhoods SDA, Saskatoon
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Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is a part of the west and the east side community of Saskatoon, straddling the South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan River
The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan....
. It lies (generally) south of the , east of Confederation SDA, to the west of Confederation SDA (west side) Lawson SDA (east side) University Heights SDA and north of (West side) Confederation SDA and (east side)Nutana SDA. This Suburban Development Area comprises early Saskatoon origins
History of Saskatoon
The history of Saskatoon began with the first permanent settlement of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1883 when Toronto Methodists, wanting to escape the liquor trade in that city, decided to set up a "dry" community in the rapidly-growing prairie region. As of 1882 this area was a part of the...
where the first towns of Nutana, West Saskatoon, and Riversdale came together to form the city of Saskatoon in 1906.
East
The east side of the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area (SDA) brings together the early Temperance Society colony which became later known as NutanaNutana, Saskatoon
Nutana is a primarily residential neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes the business district of Broadway Avenue. It comprises a nearly even mixture of low-density, single detached dwellings and apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2009,...
and Varsity View
Varsity View, Saskatoon
Varsity View is a mostly residential neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is immediately south of the University of Saskatchewan campus. It is an older suburban subdivision, comprising a mixture of low-density, single detached dwellings, detached duplexes and...
. Nutana
Nutana, Saskatoon
Nutana is a primarily residential neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes the business district of Broadway Avenue. It comprises a nearly even mixture of low-density, single detached dwellings and apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2009,...
was the first settled area on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan River
The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan....
. With the beginnings of the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
, Varsity View
Varsity View, Saskatoon
Varsity View is a mostly residential neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is immediately south of the University of Saskatchewan campus. It is an older suburban subdivision, comprising a mixture of low-density, single detached dwellings, detached duplexes and...
saw rapid development.
West
With the coming of the rail line, the west side developed, forming a railway support neighborhood in RiversdaleRiversdale, Saskatoon
Riversdale is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes the business district of 20th Street. It consists mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 2,335 residents...
. The Central Business District was initially home to a residential community with the main churches lining the South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan River
The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan....
. The warehouse district which supported the railway line, also supported a burgeoning retail sector as well. Residential areas soon blossomed north and west of the railway lines forming:
- Pleasant Hill
- Caswell Hill
- City Park
- King GeorgeKing George, SaskatoonKing George is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the center of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It consists mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 1,885 residents...
- WestmountWestmount, SaskatoonWestmount is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It mostly consists of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2009, the area is home to 2,232 residents...
Recreation Facilities
Some of the most beautiful and highly used parks are along the river bank in the core neighborhood SDA. A children's playground, Ferris wheelFerris wheel
A Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on...
, carousel, mini train, and splash pool are located within Kinsmen Park This area was initially the home a very early horse race track and then Saskatoon's first farm exhibitions. Kinsmen Park is home to many , such as the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is an annual summer Shakespeare in the park theatre festival founded in 1985, which takes place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada...
, Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest
Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is an annual outdoor music, food and fun event in the province of Saskatchewan hosted by Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Inc. . Normally staged during June, it is host to a range of Canadian and International jazz musicians who travel from across the world to take part...
, Taste of Saskatchewan and Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival
Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival
Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival is held in early June on the shore of the South Saskatchewan River in Kiwanis Park, down town, Saskatoon. Talented children's performers from around the world are mainstage at this event such as Al Simmons, Pied Pumpkin, Michel Lauziere,...
to name but a few. It formerly hosted the Louis Riel Relay Race, a part of Pion-era days a summer festival gathering.
Meewasin Park is a recently developed river bank trail and park area. The features now offer nature and historic information trail markers, benches, picnic tables, paved and wood chip trails and an interpretive centre.
The Mendel Art Gallery
Mendel Art Gallery
The Mendel Art Gallery is a major creative cultural centre in City Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, opened in 1964. Housing a permanent collection of works of local, regional and national significance, the Mendel is also known for its public programs for all ages. Its current executive director and...
is home to changing art gallery displays, as well as a permanent collection of national repute.
Victoria Park features a children's play area, outdoor pool and water slide facility. It is also home to many Saskatoon riverbank festivals, such as the Dragon boat Races.
Shopping
- Midtown PlazaMidtown Plaza (Saskatoon)Midtown Plaza is a shopping mall in Downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, that is owned by the Oxford Properties Group. The two main anchors are Sears Canada and The Bay and the shopping centre has a total store count of approximately 130 stores, making it the largest shopping centre in...
- Downtown Core
- 8th Street shopping district
- Broadway Avenue shopping district
Separate (Catholic) education
- Bishop Murray High School
- E.D. Feehan High School
- Joe Duquette High School
- City Park CollegiateCity Park CollegiateCity Park Collegiate is a high school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, located in the City Park neighbourhood.The alternative education program at City Park Collegiate Institute was established in 1986 to meet the needs of students having difficulty in the regular school setting. In 2003-2004 the ...