Saskatoon Sport District
Meewasin Valley Trail:
Photos of Meewasin Valley Trail from SaskHiker (2017):
Meewasin Valley Trail is a multipurpose trail that follows along the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon. This self-guided trail can be accessed year round and has picnic and washrooms along the trail. The Meewasin Valley Trail network is part of a trail network that encompasses many trails in and outside of Saskatoon.
The trail map for meewasin trail can be found on the Meeswasin website.
Beaver Creek Conservation Area:
Beaver Creek Conservation area offers four smaller mulit-purpose accessible trails. These trails are all accessible from the visitor’s centre. The trials offered here are:
Aspen Grove Trail: 1.3kn
Discovery Trail: 0.9km
River View Trail: 1.5km
Living Sky Trail: 3.2km
Read SaskHikers experience on Beaver Creek Trails on his website.
Cranberry Flats Conservation Area:
This site offers several smaller trails that travels along the Saskatchewan River. This spot is great for hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing during the winter months. As well, this spot boasts a great spot for kayaking and canoeing. These trails are ungroomed, so prepare to be making your own paths in the snow.
Read SaskHikers experience on Cranberry Flats Conservation Area on his website.
Saskatoon East Bank Trails:
This trail system runs the entire lengths of Saskatoon and offers great in the city adventures and variability of difficulty. The trail can be started at any point, however, the best places to set out on your journey are Circle South Bridge or the Circle North Bridge. The Trail is 12km from one end of the city to the other. This trail is a great option for an adventure in nature while not leaving the city. While on this trail various wildlife can be seen around the Saskatchewan River.
Read SaskHikers experience on Saskatoon East Bank Trails on his website
Maps can be found on the Meewasin website.
Meewasin Northeast Swale:
These unmarked trails are a great way to experience a nature reserve while in the city. This area has unmarked trails, but extends from approximately 5km. Meewasin Northeast Swale can be accessed from McOrmand Road- which turns into Range Road 3045 or from heading north on Central Avenue, which will turn into a gravel road. You will see signs that mark Meewasin Northeast Swale.
Read SaskHikers experience on Meewasin Northeast Swale on his website:
Maps can be found on the Meewasin website.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park:
This easy 6km tour offers great views of the South Saskatchewan River and Opimihaw Creek. This trail does have a fee to complete, however, you do get accesses to the heritage interpretive center as well. This site is a great way to travel back in history and discover First Nations culture in this park.
Help plan your adventure with tours, tipi sleepovers or more visitor information on the Wanuskewin website.
Read SaskHikers experience on Wanuskewin Heritage Park on his website.
Maps can be found on the Meewasin website.
Chief Whitecap Park Trail:
Chief Whitecap Park Trail is an easy 7km trail right in the heart of Saskatoon. The trailhead can be accessed through Deifenbaker Park in Saskatoon. This trail has several connecting trails that can accesses Chief Whitecap Park Trail as well. This trail has changing landscape throughout the trail. On this trail you can experience more open prairie and covered landscape.
Maps can be found on the Meewasin website:
Read SaskHikers experience on Chief Whitecap Park Trail on his website.
Saskatoon Cross-Country Ski Trails 
Photo of Saskatoon Cross- Country Ski Trails from City of Saskatoon
Saskatoon is home to several outstanding cross-country ski trails – totaling 29 km – that are monitored and groomed by the City of Saskatoon, with assistance from the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club. The city boasts both skate and classic ski trails that are perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. The following provides a brief overview of each ski area:
- Kinsmen Park – 2.7 km of classic and skate trails (mostly flat terrain with some small hills; perfect for all ski levels);
- Wildwood Golf Course – 8 km of classic and skate ski trails (mostly flat terrain with some gentle hills; perfect for all ski levels);
- Holiday Park Golf Course – 3.5 km of double tracked and skating trails;
- Meewasin Park to Adilman Buffer – 2 km of single track trails;
- Lower Meewasin Park – 4.8 km single loop track;
- Upper Meewasin Park – 3.4 km single loop track;
- Diefenbaker Park – 2.6 km single track trail; and
- Forest Park – 2 km single track trail.
Cross-country ski lessons for people of all ages are taught by the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club at the Kinsmen Park. For more information, visit www.saskatoonnordicski.ca.
DISCLAIMER: Individuals travel the trails at their own risk. The Saskatchewan Trails Association cannot be held liable or responsible if the above trail conditions or information changes. Please contact the city’s Ski Trail Hotline to confirm the current state of the trail system.
Trail Stats
Length: 29 km
Difficulty: Beginner to advanced
Wheelchair accessible:
Activities: Cross-country skiing
Surface: groomed
Amenities: parking
Location: Saskatoon
Closest Community: Saskatoon
Trailhead GPS:
Contact Info: City of Saskatoon’s Ski Trail Hotline, call (306) 975-3300
St. Barbe Winter Trail Network: 
The St. Barbe Winter Trail Network is a fat biking trail on the outskirts of the Saskatoon. A fat bike is an off-road bicycle with oversized tires, typically 3.8 in (97 mm) or larger and rims 2.16 in (55 mm) or wider, designed for low ground pressure to allow riding on soft, unstable terrain, such as snow and sand.
DISCLAIMER: Individuals travel the trails at their own risk. The Saskatchewan Trails Association cannot be held liable or responsible if the above trail conditions or information changes. Please contact the Wolseley Heritage Foundation or the Town of Wolseley to confirm the current state of the trail system.
Trail Stats
Length: 12km
Climb: 8m
Descent: -7m
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Wheelchair accessible: No
Activities: Fat biking
Surface: Snow and natural terrain
Open: Nov. 1-April 1 pending conditions
Location: Outskirts of Saskatoon
Closest Community: Saskatoon
Contact Info: Fatlanders Fat Tire Brigade, email info@fatlanders.bike
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