The Delta Hotels Bessborough, aka “The Bez”, owns a commanding spot right on the South Saskatchewan River. Built originally for the Canadian National Railway in the 1930’s, its ornate exterior » Read More
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December 27, 2018
Another year’s come and gone; hopefully you’ve enjoyed a few adventures of your own. Again this year, I’ve included five of my favourite spots to inspire you lovely readers to » Read More
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May 18, 2018
Saskatoon may be a small city in the heart of the country’s bread basket, but there’s a lot going on here, from a thriving local business community to conservation areas » Read More
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May 17, 2018
With over 270,000 residents, Saskatoon is not only the fastest-growing city in Canada, but has evolved by leaps and bounds when it comes to the locavore movement. One chef riding » Read More
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December 31, 2012
I was fortunate to have travelled to several Canadian provinces this past year, as well as dip into the US for a wine festival and trip to the Oregon coast. » Read More
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October 10, 2012
A fantastic way to combine Saskatoon’s history with First Nations heritage is to visit both the Western Development Museum and the Wanuskewin Heritage Park, easily combinable in one day. Take » Read More
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October 9, 2012
The fun part of a visit to a new city is discovering its local food and dining scene. Saskatoon isn’t the largest of Canadian cities, but it provides a decent » Read More
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October 4, 2012
It’s easy to fill several days touring Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The ‘sunshine city by the river’ offers several museums, cultural events, architectural wonders, and dining throughout the downtown area and surrounding » Read More
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October 3, 2012
The James Hotel served as home base for my short week in Saskatoon as I toured the city for the first time. The James is Saskatoon’s newest luxury boutique hotel » Read More
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October 2, 2012
A wonderful way to explore a city filled with bridges and a long river (the South Saskatchewan runs 1,392 km) is by boat. And aboard Shearwater Boat Tours’ Prairie Lily, » Read More
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October 1, 2012
If a great city is partially defined by the art that it keeps, then Saskatoon will soon reach the status of awesome. While I was in town last week on » Read More