Saskatoon — Five-Day Local Itinerary

A Riversdale darling where locals get their morning fix and high-quality pastry.

💡 Try the macarons; they are better than anything in the big cities.

The successor to the historic farmers market; it's the anchor of the Riversdale community.

💡 Pick up some SK honey or heritage grain bread here.

Family-run Asian-fusion that's a staple of the Riversdale revitalization.

💡 Order the ginger beef—it's a Western Canadian classic done right.

A world-class gallery that locals actually use for weekend programs and river views.

💡 Free admission on Thursdays 4-9 PM.

Where everyone goes for sunset walks and family picnics.

💡 Public washrooms available in the gallery or the pavilion.

The quintessential neighborhood nanobrewery where they know your name (eventually).

💡 A very tight space, but incredibly friendly. Perfect for a solo traveler to meet locals.

The central green space for students and locals alike, surrounded by collegiate gothic stone buildings.

💡 Most beautiful in the autumn when the ivy turns red.

Famous for their daily soups and the most comfortable, eclectic seating in the city.

💡 The soup changes every day—ask what the special is.

The spiritual home of the Broadway district. Dark wood, great beer, and zero pretense.

💡 Try to snag a spot on the rooftop patio if the weather is even remotely nice.

A throwback diner where the police, students, and seniors all eat 'Park Burgers' and pie.

💡 Located on the edge of Riversdale/33rd area. Expect a line on weekends.

World's only perogy drive-thru. If there is one thing you tell people about Saskatoon, it's this.

💡 Get the platter with kubasa and cabbage rolls.

A sacred site for Northern Plains Indigenous people for millennia; remarkably close to the city.

💡 Check the schedule for traditional dance performances.

Unpretentious 'prairie cooking' that consistently ranks in Canada's Top 100.

💡 Located inside the Remai Modern gallery. Reservations highly recommended.

A rite of passage for every Saskatoon local; the pie is the stuff of legends.

💡 25 mins from downtown. Beautiful river views from the garden.