Walking Tours

Join us for a guided tour through the heart of Canada's largest urban conservation zone!

This tour explores the past, present, and future of the Meewasin Valley, illustrating how the river and its banks have long been intertwined in the story of Saskatoon, and how Meewasin is working to preserve them for generations to come.

Designed to appeal to locals and visitors alike, this experience has something for everyone. Whether you're a conservationist or a history buff, a lifelong Saskatonian or a tourist, you'll walk away from this tour with a new perspective.

All proceeds from this experience support Meewasin’s conservation and education programs, making this a truly sustainable experience.

Public Dates: Wednesdays & Saturdays, June – September
Time: Wednesdays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 
Location:  Lobby of the Delta Bessborough Hotel

Guided Educational Tour: Join Meewasin guide Sam Cowan and for an informative journey through Downtown Saskatoon.

Explore Canada’s Largest Urban Conservation Zone: Learn about the Meewasin Valley’s status as the largest urban conservation zone in Canada. Discover the efforts underway to preserve this natural treasure right in the heart of Saskatoon.

Walk the Meewasin Trail: Did you know the Meewasin Trail has been noted as one of best hiking trails in Canada? Learn about Meewasin’s contributions to making Saskatoon’s urban waterfront one of the most publicly accessible in the world.

Discover Our Natural & Cultural History: Uncover the stories and history behind some of Saskatoon’s key landmarks, monuments and natural features.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your ticket price includes:

  • 1.5 hour experience led by a Meewasin guide

WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Your ticket price does NOT include:

  • Transportation to and from the tour start and end locations. Please arrange your own travel and parking arrangements.

Limited availability: Only 24 spots available per tour.

Tour distance is 2-3 km on paved trail. Guests should expect to be outdoors and walking/standing for approximately 1.5 hours.

Tour start and end locations: This tour begins inside the Lobby of the Delta Bessborough Hotel and ends at the foot of the Broadway Bridge in the Broadway neighborhood of Saskatoon.

At the end of the tour, guests have the option to leave the group and spend time exploring the Broadway district on their own, or take the 10-minute walk back to the starting point with the guide. Please plan ahead for this additional time.

Please dress for the weather - things like a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and proper outerwear will make your experience more enjoyable.

For any inquiries, contact events@meewasin.com

Guests with Limited Mobility: Please contact us at events@meewasin.com to discuss the route and how we may be able to accommodate you.

Accessible Listening: Easy over-ear Whisper Guides are available for large groups or guests that may need extra assistance to hear the guide.
This is an outdoor experience and the program will go rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and come prepared to hike. Things like a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and proper outerwear will make your experience more enjoyable - good footwear is a must! In the event of extreme weather, our staff will contact you to discuss alternate options.