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Shopping in Saskatoon

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Shopping in Saskatoon

Introduction

After settling in Saskatoon, getting familiar with the city's shopping centres and stores will make it much easier to handle your essential and everyday purchases.
Despite its relatively modest size, Saskatoon offers a wide variety of shopping options—from major malls to specialty shops—that can meet nearly every need.

Major Shopping Centres in Saskatoon

Midtown Plaza

  • Midtown Plaza is the largest indoor shopping mall in Saskatoon, located in Downtown.
  • Home to major brand stores such as Hudson's Bay, Sephora, Lululemon, EB Games, and more.
  • Ideal for shopping for clothing, electronics, personal care, and cosmetics.
  • If you're looking for everyday shopping and top brands, Midtown Plaza is a great choice.

Market Mall

  • Market Mall is a smaller, family-friendly shopping centre in the south of the city.
  • Features stores like Giant Tiger, Dollarama, and Safeway (groceries), as well as service shops.
  • Perfect for economical shopping and daily needs.

Lawson Heights Mall

  • The Lawson Heights Mall is located in the north of Saskatoon.
  • Includes stores such as London Drugs, Dollar Tree, Safeway, and several specialty shops.
  • A convenient option for north-end residents or anyone seeking quick, accessible shopping.

Where to Buy What

  • Repairs and home supplies: Home Depot, Canadian Tire, RONA (tools, paint, kitchen & bathroom items)
  • Home appliances: Best Buy, The Brick, Visions Electronics
  • Furniture: IKEA (online for Saskatoon), Ashley HomeStore, Leon's
  • Groceries: Real Canadian Superstore, Save-On-Foods, Walmart, Costco
  • Clothing & apparel: Midtown Plaza, Winners, Old Navy, Sport Chek
  • Discount shopping: Dollarama, Dollar Store, Giant Tiger
  • Gardening/outdoor: Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Early's, local garden stores
  • Sports equipment: Sport Chek, Al's Sporting Goods, Decathlon (online)

Note: Some stores, such as Costco, require a membership. If you plan to make bulk purchases or have a large family, a Costco membership can save you money in the long run.

Online Shopping

  • Many Canadian stores offer online shopping with home delivery.
  • Popular options include Amazon.ca, Walmart.ca, and Canadian Tire.
  • Online shopping is especially convenient during cold seasons, for heavy or bulky items, or when you want to compare prices easily.

Additional Tips

  • Shopping hours: Most major stores are open seven days a week, with reduced hours on holidays.
  • Flyers & discounts: Check weekly flyers or download apps like Flipp to find discounts and price matches.
  • Local markets: In addition to large stores, Saskatoon has farmers' markets and local shops for fresh produce and handmade goods.

Conclusion

Saskatoon offers a diverse range of shopping centres and specialty stores to meet all your short-term and long-term needs.
By knowing the right place for each type of purchase, you'll save time, manage expenses more effectively, and enjoy a more convenient shopping experience.