Lifestyles – Activities & Recreation – Shopping
The commercial centre of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon was identified as one of Canada’s “Hub Cities” by the Conference Board of Canada. Thanks to its central location, Saskatoon provides retail goods to a majority of consumers in central and northern Saskatchewan. Prices on items are almost always displayed without tax; applicable taxes are added at the time of purchase.
There are over 20 shopping centres in Saskatoon, ranging from large enclosed malls and big box outlets to smaller strip malls.
Shopping Districts
Downtown
- The main shopping district in Saskatoon is right downtown. This 25-plus block area has numerous retail stores, services, restaurants and other attractions. The downtown’s shopping is clustered along 21st Street and also along 2nd Avenue. Also downtown is Saskatoon’s largest 2-level shopping mall, Midtown Plaza.
Broadway-Nutana
- This area is on the east side of the river, just southeast of downtown. The area along Broadway is being revitalized as a business improvement district, and has some charming older buildings, and many independent stores and restaurants. The neighbourhood has plenty of parking.
8th Street East
- This street celebrates its proximity to the southeastern suburbs as Saskatoon‘s biggest shopping area, with a two-kilometre-long strip containing half a dozen malls and plazas. The largest is the Centre at Circle & 8th.
Riversdale
- This community is just southwest of downtown, and has a number of charming buildings, stores and restaurants in a historically rich area. This district has over 170 businesses and is home to Saskatoon’s Chinatown area.
Valley Road
- This area is 4 km south of Saskatoon, is a nice drive into the country, and has many roadside businesses offering crafts, eateries and fresh produce. You can buy fruits and vegetables ready-picked or pick your own. There’s also a nursery, a golf course and a canoe launch.
