Core Neighbourhoods SDA, Saskatoon

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Core Neighbourhoods SDA

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Nickname(s): Downtown
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
Area code(s) Area code 306
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Canadian National Register Heritage Society Protected Sites Saskatoon Railway Station (Canadian Pacific) Caswell Hill
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Municipal Heritage Site: Garrison House, Nutana
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Heritage Site: Two Sisters Queen Elizabeth
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Heritage Site:Vimy Memorial Bandstand Central Business District
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Municipal Heritage Site: Marr Residence Nutana
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Heritage Site: Marr Residence Nutana

The Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area (SDA) is an area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a part of the west and the east side community of Saskatoon, straddling the South Saskatchewan River. It lies (generally) south of the, east of Confederation SDA, to the west of Confederation SDA (west side) Lawson SDA (east side) University Heights SDA and north of (West side) Confederation SDA and (east side) Nutana SDA. This Suburban Development Area comprises early Saskatoon origins where the first towns of Nutana, West Saskatoon, and Riversdale came together to form the city of Saskatoon in 1906.

Saskatoon City in Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatoon is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, and has served as the cultural and economic hub of central Saskatchewan since it was founded in 1882 as a Temperance colony.

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Neighbourhoods

East

The east side of the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area (SDA) brings together the early Temperance Society colony which became later known as Nutana and Varsity View. Nutana was the first settled area on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River. With the beginnings of the University of Saskatchewan, Varsity View saw rapid development.

Nutana, Saskatoon City of Saskatoon neighborhood in Saskatchewan, Canada

Nutana is a primarily residential neighbourhood located near the centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It includes the business district of Broadway Avenue. It comprises a nearly even mixture of low-density, single detached dwellings and apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2009, the area is home to 6,261 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle to upper-income area, with an average family income of $67,657, an average dwelling value of $206,830 and a home ownership rate of 51.3%. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $409,891. First established in 1883, Nutana was the original settlement of what now makes up the city of Saskatoon.

Varsity View, Saskatoon City of Saskatoon neighborhood in Saskatchewan, Canada

Varsity View is a mostly residential neighbourhood located near central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is immediately south of the University of Saskatchewan campus. It is an older suburban subdivision, comprising a mixture of low-density, single detached dwellings, detached duplexes and apartment-style units. As of 2007, the area is home to 3,611 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $50,587, an average dwelling value of $284,710 and a home ownership rate of 38.7%. Its proximity to the university gives this area its relatively high student population, almost 25% in 2005. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $402,332.

South Saskatchewan River river in Alberta and Saskatchewan

The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

West

With the coming of the rail line, the west side developed, forming a railway support neighborhood in Riversdale. The Central Business District was initially home to a residential community with the main churches lining the South Saskatchewan River. The warehouse district which supported the railway line, also supported a burgeoning retail sector as well. Residential areas soon blossomed north and west of the railway lines forming:

Riversdale, Saskatoon Saskatoon Neighborhood in Saskatchewan, Canada

Riversdale is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, located near the downtown area. It includes the business district of 20th Street. It consists mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2011, the area was home to 2,135 residents.

King George, Saskatoon Neighbourhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

King George is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It consists mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2011, the area is home to 1,902 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area with an average family income of $47,581, an average dwelling value of $146,941 and a home ownership rate of 69.1%. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $198,822.

Westmount, Saskatoon Neighbourhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Westmount is an older inner city neighbourhood located near the centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It mostly consists of low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2009, the area is home to 2,232 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a lower-income area, with an average family income of $44,729, an average dwelling value of $162,491 and a home ownership rate of 68.9%. According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $207,347.

Recreation Facilities

Some of the most beautiful and highly used parks are along the river bank in the core neighborhood SDA. A children's playground, Ferris wheel, carousel, mini train, and splash pool are located within Kinsmen Park [1] This area was initially the home a very early horse race track and then Saskatoon's first farm exhibitions. Kinsmen Park is home to many festivals, such as the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest, Taste of Saskatchewan and Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival to name but a few. It formerly hosted the Louis Riel Relay Race, a part of Pion-era days a summer festival gathering.

Ferris wheel amusement ride

A Ferris wheel is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating upright wheel with multiple passenger-carrying components attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, they are kept upright, usually by gravity. Some of the largest modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on the outside of the rim, with electric motors to independently rotate each car to keep it upright. These wheels are sometimes referred to as observation wheels and their cars referred to as capsules, however these alternative names are also used for wheels with conventional gravity-oriented cars.

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan annual theatre festival in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is an annual summer Shakespeare theatre festival founded in 1985, which takes place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival is held in early June on the shore of the South Saskatchewan River in Kiwanis Park, downtown, Saskatoon. Talented children's performers from around the world are mainstage at this event such as Al Simmons, Pied Pumpkin, Michel Lauziere, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison. Across Canada there are similar festivals such as those nearby namely the Winnipeg International Children's Festival, Regina International Children's, Northern Alberta Int'l Children's Festival, Calgary Int'l Children's Festival. Tickets are purchased for the mainstage events. The festival provides crafts, parades, face painting and many other varied site activities in the park for festival attendees. The festival is manned primarily by volunteers, and funded by community sponsors.

Meewasin Park [2] is a recently developed river bank trail and park area. The features now offer nature and historic information trail markers, benches, picnic tables, paved and wood chip trails and an interpretive centre.

The Mendel Art Gallery [3] is home to changing art gallery displays, as well as a permanent collection of national repute.

Victoria Park [4] features a children's play area, outdoor pool and water slide facility. It is also home to many Saskatoon riverbank festivals, such as the Dragon boat Races.

Shopping

Education

Core Neighbourhoods SDA is home to the following schools:

Separate (Catholic) education

Elementary schools

  • St. Mary School

Public education

Secondary schools

Secondary Schools of Saskatoon

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Westmount Public Elementary School

Elementary schools

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Library

Transportation

City transit

Saskatoon Transit downtown bus terminal receives most bus routes.

Location

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References

  1. ↑ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Leisure Kinsmen Park Rides Archived 2006-12-29 at the Wayback Machine . accessed January 27, 2007
  2. ↑ Meewasin Archived August 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine . accessed January 27, 2007
  3. ↑ Mendel Art Gallery accessed January 27, 2007
  4. ↑ Victoria Park Archived August 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine . accessed January 27, 2007
  5. ↑ Midtown Plaza accessed January 27, 2007
  6. ↑ Saskatoon Real Estate Resource Centre, Saskatoon Neighbourhoods, Profiles accessed January 27, 2007
  7. ↑ Saskatoon Public Library – Frances Morrison (Main) Branch Library Archived 2004-10-11 at the Wayback Machine . accessed January 27, 2007
  8. ↑ STC, The Saskatchewan Transportation Company accessed January 27, 2007
  9. ↑ Selling an Idea or a Product Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine . accessed January 27, 2007

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