Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada. With a 2021 census population of 266,141, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, but is not the capital, which is Regina.
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| Coordinates: 52°08′23″N 106°41′10″W / 52.13972°N 106.68611°W[5]Coordinates: 52°08′23″N 106°41′10″W / 52.13972°N 106.68611°W[5] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Establishment | 1883 |
| Incorporation | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cynthia Block |
| • Governing body | Saskatoon City Council |
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| • MLAs | List of MLAs
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| Area | |
| • Land | 226.56 km2 (87.48 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 5,864.48 km2 (2,264.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 481.5 m (1,579.7 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 266,141 (19th) |
| • Density | 1,174.7/km2 (3,042/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 317,480 (17th) |
| • Metro density | 54.1/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
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| Pronunciation | /ˌsæskəˈtuːn/ |
| GDP (Saskatoon CMA) | CA$20.2 billion (2020)[9] |
| GDP per capita (Saskatoon CMA) | CA$64,447 (2016) |
| Website | www.saskatoon.ca |
The South Saskatchewan River flows through the centre of the city, and many people enjoy boating, biking, and walking in the area. The University of Saskatchewan is also in Saskatoon.
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
Radio stations include commercial stations CKOM-AM 650 kHz (“650 CKOM” News/Talk), CFMC-FM 95.1 MHz (“C95” Hot AC), CJDJ-FM 102.1 MHz (“Rock 102” Active Rock), CJWW- AM 600kHz (“Country 600” Country), CKBL-FM 92.9 MHz (“92.9 The Bull” Country), CJMK-FM 98.3 MHz (“98 Cool FM” Classic Hits), CFWD-FM 96.3 MHz (“96.3 Cruz FM” - Mainstream Rock)
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.
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References
- ↑ Paris of the Prairies. Edmonton Journal (2007-04-30)Canada.com. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ↑ Saskatchewan slang. Postmedia Network Inc.. November 7, 2007. http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/weekend_extra/story.html?id=1fae6b5d-1cf9-47f4-a74d-80dc4a0931eb&p=3. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ A Brief History of SaskatoonCity of Saskatoon.
- ↑ DCHP-2. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ↑ Template:Cite cgndb
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Statistics Canada. 2022. Saskatoon, City (CY), Saskatchewan [Census subdivision] (February 11, 2022). Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan [Census metropolitan area] (February 11, 2022). Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ↑ Quick FactsCity of Saskatoon.
- ↑ Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by census metropolitan area (CMA) (December 6, 2023).
