Introduction
As a primer for my vast audience around this world: Saskatoon is a city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, a province reknowned by many for its chief exports of flatness, wheat, and potash (just think of the many ways potash has improved your life).
Anyways, I was in Saskatoon recently, having never been there before, and I realized that my perception of Saskatchewan and its inhabitants was as flat as the stereotype I drummed up in my first paragraph.
While I was in Saskatoon I had a chance to wander around the river valley and I was pleasantly surprised at the beauty of the city.
This is the Bessborough. A historical landmark in Saskatoon. (Click on the pictures for larger size)
The Bessborough
After wandering around the grounds of the Bessborough and snapping a few photos. I found a gate that lead to the river valley:
Gate to the River Valley
Now we get to why Saskatoon is the Paris of the Prairies: It’s many bridges!
Upon exiting the Bessborough's Grounds: University Bridge
Broadway Bridge
My favorite of the day turned out to be the oldest bridge in Saskatoon: Traffic Bridge.
Traffic Bridge
Looking into Traffic Bridge. Thankfully there was no oncoming traffic.
Conclusion
Saskatoon is a lush city.
Important Lesson Learned
Saskatchewan doesn’t just export flatness.
1 Comment
October 28, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Great photos.. especially the Broadway Bridge. Good luck.
=Paul