With a wide range of sporting and recreational activities, it’s no surprise Saskatonians like to keep busy.  From golf courses to amateur and professional sports, there’s something for everyone.

Fishing – Saskatchewan has over 100,000 lakes, rivers and streams.  As a central point in Saskatchewan, Saskatoon is within a 200 km (120 mile) radius of a majority of the fishing areas in Saskatchewan.  Within the city, the South Saskatchewan River contains walleye, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo has a stocked fishing pond, and  nearby Diefenbaker Lake and Blackstrap Provincial Park have lakes well endowed with fish.  The tourism guide will guide you to the fishing holes.

Golf Courses – Surrounded by 9 golf courses, one could golf a new round every day, or become a member of a favourite course.  Municipal, public and private courses roll through the prairie plains, boasting 9, 18, and 27 hole courses.  For a complete listing of courses, visit the Tourism Saskatoon Business Directory.

Organized Programs – There are multiple camps and programs offered for children and adults; these range from art to sport or academic curriculum.  The City’s Civic Centres run thousands, while the Unviersity and private organizations also run their own fantastic programs.

Professional / Amateur Sports

Saskatoon has some great opportunities to watch some top-level competitive athletes.

• Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (W.H.L.) – play other teams across Western Canada from Brandon, Manitoba west to Portland Oregon. Come watch some exciting hockey played by future stars of the NHL.
• University of Saskatchewan Huskies – The U of S’s varsity teams are all called “Huskies”. The University’s football team has been dubbed “the team of the nineties” winning the Vanier Cup (top Canadian University team) three times (’90, ’96, ’98). Other U of S varsity teams which play other Universities across western Canada include the sports of Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, and Soccer.
• Saskatoon Hilltops – High-school football team league, competing in the Prairie Football League
• Saskatoon Yellow Jackets – The Saskatoon Yellow Jackets are an amateur baseball team belonging to the Western Major Baseball League, a college wood-bat league operating in the prairie provinces of Canada.
• Bridge City Speedway – Saskatoon‘s motor speedway attracts 2,000 fans every other Friday night from April until October (with special shows on Saturdays). Weekly races and drag races thrill car enthusiasts.
• Saskatchewan International Raceway (S.I.R.) Home of Saskatchewan’s NHRA Championship Drag Racing on a quarter mile straight track. Major racing events featuring both cars and motorcycles.
• Marquis Downs Racecourse – Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasts from June to September. Facilities at Prairieland Exhibition Park include three fully licensed restaurants.

• Aerobics
• Football
• Rock Climbing
• Baseball/Softball
• Golf
• Roller skating
• Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Rugby
• Bicycling
• Hiking
• Running
• Track & Field
• Bowling
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Curling
• Horseback Riding
• Skiing, Cross-Country
• Diving
• Ice skating
• Skiing, Downhill
• Fencing
• Lacrosse
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Martial Arts

…and we’re growing!