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This chapter highlights Saskatoon, the largest city in the province of Saskatchewan that is nestled on the meandering South Saskatchewan River and is considered to have many natural features that make it an attractive place to call home. The chapter describes warm, long summer days, green, clean spaces, and a variety of social and cultural events that contribute to active living, social engagement, and community participation. It also talks about the safe and friendly neighbourhoods of Saskatoon that offers a variety of housing options, excellent educational opportunities, public and accessible transit services, accessible buildings and services, and a range of health and community services. The chapter elaborates that winter poses challenges for all residents, especially older adults who face safety issues related to icy and cold conditions that result in reduced opportunities for social connectedness. It looks at the 2016 Canadian Census that lists the population of 295,095 residents, of which 10.9 percent are indigenous people.

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