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EVENTS

Thursday, September 19: Eagles Tribute Concert https://allevents.in/saskatoon/vaughnco-entertainment-presents-hotel-california/200025510101855

Monday, September 23: Sam Hunt: Locked Up Tour https://allevents.in/saskatoon/sam-hunt-locked-up-tour-2024/210001997737231

VENUES

Amigos: A live music mainstay for almost 40 years. Good Mexican-inspired food too. https://www.amigoscantina.com/

The Bassment: Saskatoon’s Jazz Club. Check online for artists and show dates. https://thebassment.ca/

Buds on Broadway: for those who like a Blues bar with a bit of an edge, Bud’s is your place. https://www.budsonbroadway.com/

Blackrose Whisky: Saskatoon’s newest downtown music club, with an extensive food menu. A short walk from the Delta Bessborough. https://blackrosewhiskeyclub.com/

Things To Do Wanuskewin Heritage Park: this world-class cultural heritage site showcases the history Indigenous people in the West. Well worth the drive! https://wanuskewin.com/? gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwltKxBhDMARIsAG8KnqWyNqQ35IJsQ1rBC847EC--8JYqU5l8TGD qaXPLT7ZjZUxXMsuAoPQaAkVoEALw_wcB

Western Development Museum: one of the five WDMs in Saskatchewan, this old school museum is particularly fun for kids. https://wdm.ca/

University of Saskatchewan (walking paths): a chance to walk one of Canada’s prettiest university campuses. A short walk up Spadina and over the University Bridge. https://wellness.usask.ca/articles/usask-walking-paths.php

Meewasin Valley: Saskatoon boasts one of the most vibrant urban river valleys in Canada. A walk along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River is a great way to enjoy autumn in Saskatoon. https://meewasin.com/

Beaver Creek Conservation Area: a short drive south of Saskatoon offers great, low intensity hiking and amazing views of the South Saskatchewan River. https://meewasin.com/beavercreek/

Black Fox Distillery: Saskatchewan’s premiere gin and whisky distillery with great tours. https://www.blackfoxfarmanddistillery.com/

Crossmount Cider Company: if you’re a cider fan a visit to this beautiful spot is a must. https://crossmountcidercompany.ca/

Saskatoon Forestry Park and Zoo: a great family destination. https://www.saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions/events-attractions/saskatoon-forestry-farm-parkzoo

Remai Modern: Canada’s newest modern art museum, the Remai is a must-visit for any modern art fan. If you go don’t skip some patio time to take in the fabulous views of the river valley. https://remaimodern.org/

Good Eats & Drinks

Number One Noodle House | Asian Chef Shao Dong Ren brings truly authentic and delicious Sichuan (Szechuan) dining to Saskatoon. A short walk from the Bessborough. https://www.no1noodlehouse.ca/

Seasoned Fusion | Asian Le & Karen offer the best Vietnamese dining experience in Saskatoon. They have a killer vegan menu too. A short walk from the Bessborough. https://www.seasonedfusion.ca/

Taverna | Italian Tasos Kangles and his team have established Taverna as a world class Basilicata-style Italian restaurant experience. If they have it, order the Osso Bucco! A short walk from the Bessborough. https://tavernaitaliankitchen.com/

13 Pies | Pizza superb sourdough crust pizza offered up in a high energy space. Best pizza in Saskatoon and it’s a short walk from the Bessborough. https://www.thirteenpiesyxe.com/home

Hearth | Fine Dining, Great Location arguably Saskatoon’s best fine dining restaurant recently relocated to the Remain Modern. Great food with breathtaking views of the river valley. https://www.hearth.restaurant/

Calories | Fine Dining Chef Taszia and her partner Karan have ensures that this Broadway Avenue mainstay is a perennial contender for the title “Best Fine Dining in Saskatoon”. Great locally sourced food and Saskatoon’s best wine pairing menu. https://caloriesrestaurant.ca/

Living Sky Cafe | Casual & Tasty Taylor and Jen offer up fabulous food and amazing coffee in their upscale cafe. They have a wonderful take-away market as well. A short walk from the Bessborough. https://livingskycafe.com/

Beaks Chicken | Fried Chicken Chef Paul Rogers’ brought Canada’s best fried chicken sandwiches and absolutely out-of-this-world delicious doughnuts from his OG resto in Regina. The short drive from downtown is well worth it! https://confederation.beakschicken.com/

Japa Bowl | Japanese Steve and Jessica serve up some of Canada’s best Shoyu and Miso ramen from this humble shop on Broadway. And don’t miss out on Jessica’s Chicken Karaage (thank us later). https://www.japabowl.com/

Sushi Raku | Japanese Outstanding sushi in Downtown Saskatoon. A short walk from the Bessborough. https://sushiraku.ca/

Caraway Grill | Indian Great South Asian dining at this Regina-originated family spot. Super option for vegetarian tastes. https://carawaygrill.com/locations/saskatoon/

Afghan Donair | Middle Eastern Don’t let the humble looks fool you. This place is the real deal. Great Afghan-style donairs, but their qormas and Afghan-style tandoori chicken are not to be missed. https://afghankabob.ca/homepage-01/

D’Lish by Tish | Soups and Sandwiches, Great location a nice walk (or a really short drive) south across the river takes you to this neighbourhood gem. Absolutely amazing homemade soups and sandwiches are routinely voted the best in the city (btw, (the dill pickle soup is the stuff of dreams). https://www.facebook.com/livingdlish/

City Perks | Coffee Shop A nice walk (or short drive) north of downtown takes you to one of Saskatoon’s best coffee shops. Fabulous baking too! https://cityperks.ca/

Golden Pagoda | Coffee Shop Burmese cuisine made with love by the family that owns the restaurant. If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine but haven’t tried Burmese this is your place. A short-ish walk from the Delta Bessborough. https://www.goldenpagoda.ca/

Hometown Diner | Contemporary Diner Superb breakfast/brunch spot on 20th Street. Heads up: it gets really busy after 10:00 a.m. Generous portions and darn good coffee. Great doughnuts too! https://www.hometowndiner306.com/

Park Cafe | Classic Diner Truly authentic, classic diners are slowly disappearing from Canada’s cities. Saskatoon is fortunate to have this iconic spot. Amazing in-house made cherry smoked bacon and pastrami, and great homemade pies (that sell out every day so go early). https://parkcafe.ca/

The James Lobby Bar | Cocktail and Wine Bar Saskatoon’s best wine bar is beautifully designed and caters to adults seeking good conversation. It’s right across tge street from the Delta Bessborough and is a fabulous place to relax with a glass of superb wine. https://thejameshotel.ca/the-james-lobby-bar/

Parlour | Cocktail Bar This walk-up speakeasy style spot serves up some of Saskatoon’s best cocktails in a contemporary space. https://parloryxe.ca/ __________________________________________________

Culinary Slut: We are Vic and Agnieszka, two food and travel bloggers sharing our expression of everything we love: food, travel and nature. We hope you found this list helpful and look forward to seeing you at the wedding of our mutual dear friends Erica and Thomas.

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