Core Neighbourhoods SDA, Saskatoon


The Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area 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 south of the, east of Confederation SDA, to the west of Confederation SDA Lawson SDA University Heights SDA and north of Confederation SDA and 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.

Neighbourhoods

East

The east side of the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area 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.

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:
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 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 :Template:FestivalsSaskatchewan|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.
Meewasin Park 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 is home to changing art gallery displays, as well as a permanent collection of national repute.
Victoria Park 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

Core Neighbourhoods SDA is home to the following schools:

Separate (Catholic) education

Secondary schools

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Elementary schools

downtown bus terminal receives most bus routes.

Location