The Bessborough Hotel itself is often a tourist attraction for those visiting Saskatoon. Built as one of Canada's Grand Railway Hotels for the Canadian National Railway. Resembling that of a castle, the Bessborough Hotel was designed by John S. Archibald as a Châteauesque-style building. If you are a fan of the Royal Family, like Christine is, you will be excited to know that when the Queen visits Saskatoon she stays at the Bessborough Hotel. The hotel was built during the Great Depression of the 1930's. The hotel was named after the 14th Governor General of Canada, Sir Vere Ponsonby, who was the 9th Earl of Bessborough. It is also one of the anchors of Saskatoon's City Beautiful Movement Streets, 21st East. For anyone who is a fan of ghosts, the hotel is also rumoured to be haunted, but we have it under good authority that they are nice ghosts, like Casper.

From gorgeous river view walks, unique shops in the Central Business District, to outdoor public art pieces on building facades, downtown Saskatoon is worth seeing! Dtnyxe.ca is Saskatoon and tourists one stop website to check out what is going on in downtown Saskatoon while you are here!

Need to get some shopping in during the weekend? Midtown Plaza is Saskatoon's downtown mall and is located down 21st St. East from the Bessborough Hotel. An interesting piece of Urban Planning information for you, Saskatoon has what is called a "City Beautiful Street" which was a planning movement in the late 18 hundreds/early 19 hundreds that created monumental grandeur throughout the cities. With the City Beautiful Movement a street was highlighted with two major buildings at each end of the street. 21st St. East in Saskatoon has the grand entrance to Midtown Plaza you see above on the west end of the street, and the entrance to the Bessborough Hotel on the east end of the street.

This is a winter event held in the evenings at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm where people can drive their cars through the enchanted forest looking at all of the Christmas light displays.

Saskatoon is known as the City of Bridges, and for good reason as we have 9 bridges crossing the South Saskatchewan River (7 Traffic Bridges and 2 Train Bridges).

Go-Karts, Zipline, Ropes, Bouncy Castles, Bowling, Arcade Games and more - the Stoked Centre offers year round entertainment for people of all ages!

Ski, Snowboard, and Tube at Saskatoon's Optimist Hill.

Have your little one(s) with you this weekend? The Nutrien Wonderhub is Saskatchewan's Children's Museum and is located a short walk away from the Bessborough Hotel.

The Remai Modern is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Saskatoon located along the picturesque South Saskatchewan River running through the heart of Saskatoon.

The Western Development Museum is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. If you wanted to take a trip through Saskatchewan's history and the streets of yesteryear look no further than the Western Development Museum!

Christine and Greg's favourite Thai restaurant in Saskatoon! Their Green Curry, Pad Thai, and Ginger Beef are Christine and Greg's go to's when they eat at Keo's Kitchen!

Located just down 21st St. East from the Bessborough Hotel, Hudsons is a popular Canadian Restaurant all across Canada that specializes in Canadian Cuisines.

Located right across Spadina Crescent from the Bessborough Hotel, the Cathedral Social Hall is another popular downtown restaurant that offers a great selection of tap beers from all across Canada.

Where it all began for Christine and Greg. Located in Downtown Saskatoon, Cohen's Beer Republic has a great Mac & Cheese dish! This is where Christine and Greg had their first date!

Duda Wine and Spirit Tours rated Shelter Brewing Company as a must see for anyone who loves tacos and Saskatoon's growing micro-brewery scene. They have a great selection of their own craft beers, including sour beers, which are a favourite of Christine and Greg's. They may or may not be known by name here.

Named after the Bessborough Hotel's very first guest on December 10th, 1935, Horace N. Stovin. Stovin's Lounge is located inside the Bessborough Hotel.

Located in Downtown Saskatoon, OEB Breakfast Co. is a great place for breakfast in Saskatoon.

For those who know the Cactus Club Cafe restaurant chain, Downtown Saskatoon has its very own.

Another great Thai restaurant in Saskatoon. Odd Couple is Christine's sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Shayne's, favourite Thai restaurant in Saskatoon.