Pros and Cons of Saskatoon Saskatchewan

Explore the vibrant Saskatoon lifestyle, where the enchanting river valley, cultural festivals, and the essence of Saskatchewan living converge. Learn about the cost of living, the pros and cons of Saskatoon, and discover the city's educational institutions and thriving tech sector. Dive into discussions on housing affordability, local incomes, nightlife, and the challenges faced in downtown development. Whether you're considering Saskatoon as your new home or just curious about city life in Saskatchewan, this video has you covered.
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[@strangenorth]

Saskatoon is one of my favorites cities, an absolute gem - and while it is definitely on the rise it is still underrated! It should be an absolute must-visit for people interested in exploring Canada.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Yeah it is a beauty. What do you like best about saskatoon?

[@strangenorth]

In particular I think the size of Saskatoon is very pleasant and feels more laid back than the rapidly urbanizing cities of Alberta - plus a phenomenal food scene, well maintained river valley and multiple walkable vibrant neighborhoods@@saskatchewanrealtor

[@strangenorth]

I think the river valley has been particularly well maintained, fantastic food scene given the size of Saskatoon - I also find it to be a very pleasantly sized city, Edmonton and Calgary have been growing rapidly!@@saskatchewanrealtor

[@jonahsutter7297]

We've maybe had up to 2 weeks in a row of -40 before, and that doesn't even happen every year. Super cold isn't even that bad compared to the horrible freeze thaw we experience. Swings from -30 to 0 or even positive temps in 18hrs that turn all the snow to ice are by far the worst part of our climate year round.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

True story, and totally agree

[@Abber64]

Great video. A few things worth mentioning. 1) the summers here are awesome, and although short, make up for the cold winters, and 2) stay away from the west end as it is crime ridden. When I came to Saskatoon in 2013, my real estate agent would NOT show me houses in the west end as I had my mother that I was caring for at the time, and she told me about the crime in that area. SUre enough, my work colleague who lives in an apartment there had a neighbor that was shot by a gang member for no apparent reason the first week at my new work location. Stay away from the west end, or any street with an alphabet, as my real estate agent at that time stated. Overall the people in Saskatoon are awesome, and I will be retiring here as I love the area!

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Excellent well happy to help however I can. You are correct there is certainly a west side east side conversation, although there are good areas on the west side. Likewise with alphabets not so accurate to paint the entire alphabets with same brush. Generally pleasant hill neighbourhood has the highest crime rates. Any major city will have it’s inner city core with challenges. Saskatoon summers are short and windy haha, the riverbank is beautiful in the summer and there are some good lakes for weekend activities within reasonable commute too

[@Ariale618]

@@saskatchewanrealtorI used to live in London. Not anymore. No matter where I lived, there was a murder within a few months, sometimes days or weeks. Hooded figures roaming every street throughout the day, threatening to kill you or shoot you. A guy I know was working in a shop when a guy entered with a machete and gun. There’s a ridiculous homeless problem too, the houses are too expensive for even a wealthy family like mine to reside in, and the schools are much worse than you would think. Saskatoon is so much safer and a way better city overall. Living here with my wife and 5 kids. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@Ariale618 I have actually heard that about london too

[@Ariale618]

@@saskatchewanrealtor it’s horrible. If you’re going to London, change your plans. Too overcrowded, prices are monumental, can’t go out safely after 6pm, high risk of being stabbed, pushed onto the train tracks or flanked by gangs, the streets are dirty, there’s homeless people everywhere and houses get broken into every few weeks in the safest neighborhoods, sometimes within days. I’m glad I moved out. I can recall at least 10 near death experiences.

[@kurtoogle4576]

Living in Saskatoon pros - pretty safe, friendly, positive, clean, & has good City services. Great place to get to know Indigenous and Metis folks, who are finally starting to get some respect and opportunities for self-governance. The City is a hub for nerds, artists, and international immigrants - great for food, culture, and festivities. Saskatoon is growing by 10,000 a year which is hard and job opportunities have competition, but there is a lot of investment. 0.5% housing vacancy is hard. Crime is usually minor and poverty-centric - you can't be careless but don't need to be scared.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Great comments thanks for being here

[@WildArtFlyFree]

I live in Saskatoon, near 8th street. One thing you should have mentioned is that Saskatoon is repeatedly one of the most dangerous cities in Canada. Where I live, I constantly see and hear about the gang activity including knife attacks. Don't even try to own a bicycle. That's the first thing the gangs go after. Anyway. I will still live in Saskatoon and if I could afford a house in a residential area I wouldn't be so concerned, as is true for most Saskatoon residents.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

8th street is actually good spot in town. How long have you lived in saskatoon? 20th street and 22nd street at certain blocks are most challenging

[@mikepalamino3011]

No way was it -40C for 60 days straight. That is ridiculous - I don't remember it ever being even -30C for more than a week at a time - including if you talk about windchill temperature

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@mikepalamino3011 are you sure? Weather has temperatures and then it says feels like

[@mikepalamino3011]

@@saskatchewanrealtor Yes - 'feels like' is what it is with the wind chill. I've lived here 40 years, no chance has it ever been even -30C (even with the windchill) for more than about a week straight. In fact last year it didn't even snow (to stay) til Jan.5

[@CarmonPerrin]

I don't know if what was said about transit is accurate, every bus I have been on was full, even on the routes that have bus service every 10 minutes

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Interesting well thanks for letting me know that. I haven’t taken the bus in a while And presumably there still must be busy times of day suppose

[@mr_noodler]

Don’t forget to mention the crime per capita is one of the highest in Canada, right next to Regina

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

And prince albert, I did make comments about that too. Some neighbourhoods are safer than others as is the case in any city you can find trouble if you go looking for it

[@mr_noodler]

Yeah I agree, if one stays out of the ghetto, they should be okay

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@mr_noodler true story

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

What's the most interesting fact or piece of trivia about Saskatoon that you think not many people know? Comment down below👇👇👇

[@draytonkk]

con of living in saskatoon is anywhere within biking distance of downtown is within the circle of your shit isint safe in your car overnight or if it isint locked or put away overnight it will probably eventually get stolen within said circle. closer to downtown worse it is, in downtown if your car isint locked in the broad daylight there's a real chance it will be gone through and half of your shit strewn around it.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Always lock the car yep

[@JelodiezNjeatz]

Honestly you always have to lock your car I don't know of many places you can't lock your car

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@JelodiezNjeatz I think most places it’s good practice to lock your car

[@johannsenquinio307]

Since the making of this video, were you able to find more info on strip clubs in Saskatoon? Asking for a friend lol.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Hahahahaha best comment! For whatever reason no strip clubs that I am aware of. Apparently they used to have some sort of strip club without alcohol you had to go across the hall to get booze then come back. Couldn’t have both under the same roof but I haven’t heard of such an establishment in existence today

[@andrealeduc8551]

@@saskatchewanrealtor thats awesome there are non

[@SaimPasha-pz4mw]

saskatoon is all fun and games until you have a walk down Riversdale or 22nd street

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Riversdale has actually turned a new leaf! Is now a trendy neighbourhood lol 22nd street has it’s good blocks and questionable blocks for sure as does 20th street

[@robertstack5447]

There are two things wrong with Saskatoon. January and February. Everything else is great.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Haha best comment!

[@warmpg9174]

Misquitos

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Hahaha love this comment. Hey did you watch my video top 10 reasons not to move to saskatoon?

[@warmpg9174]

Yes

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@warmpg9174 🙌

[@Krztph1331]

The city has no problem exploiting its citizens to park. Worst city I've lived in for parking spots/fees

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Have you lived in a lot of different cities? I certainly do not like parking tickets myself either

[@Krztph1331]

Four cities of decent size, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon. Saskatoon was by far the most expensive and poorly set up.

[@Ariale618]

@@Krztph1331I’ve lived in all of those cities and Saskatoon is the cheapest and safest. I’ve lived here for 7 years (more than the other 3 combined) and never heard of any shootings or stabbings. In the other cities I heard of at least 2 in each.

[@Whatdoingdog44]

Very Very high crime rate

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Only in some neighbourhoods. Every city has good areas and not so good areas, check out our other video for top 10 neighbourhoods in saskatoon 😀

[@jonathaneder2078]

Exactly, rampant crime in this city and province.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@jonathaneder2078 there aren’t that many stabbings

[@Ian-of9oi]

It’s the nicest city in Saskatchewan. That’s not saying much. Hello from Moose Jaw.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@Ian-of9oi haha yes I hear you there. Saskatchewan does grow on you after a while though am I right?

[@kelseykjarsgaard5774]

Its good but boring city

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@kelseykjarsgaard5774 I don’t dent it, but depends on time of year and boring compared to what lol

[@jonathaneder2078]

Some of the highest crime rates in the country, lowest education levels, racist police force, and a lack of moral conscious where people less fortunate are continually stepped on and ignored. Great place indeed.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Are you from saskatoon?

[@jonathaneder2078]

@@saskatchewanrealtor living here right now driving by the forgotten outside the old lighthouse, and Salvation Army every day. Zero social programs. Zero human compassion. Unless your white.

[@Ariale618]

It’s 10 times better than London.

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

@@Ariale618 interesting, better how?

[@saskatchewanrealtor]

Oh crime rates you mean