The largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon straddles both sides of the South Saskatchewan River. This prairie city has a flat geography, with avenues going north-south and streets going east west. The highlight of running in Saskatoon is the extensive Meewasin Valley Trail, with more than 90 km of paths in the area. We’ve mapped north and south loops, and an additional route featuring Gabriel Dumont Park and Diefenbaker Park. Saskatoon is also dotted with small parks. We’ve mapped a route in Silver Spring Linear Park, and a route on the western side of the river passing through four parks. Another great place to run in Saskatoon is the Northeast Swale, which has paths through some of the last Plains Rough Fescue. For trail running, head to Beaver Creek Conservation Area. We’ve pointed out some of Saskatoon’s nicest neighborhoods for running, which can be a good option in winter.
Note that weather is a factor for running in Saskatoon. Winters can be very cold, and trails can get snowy and icy. In those situations, best to stick to maintained roads and paths.
