Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University Local area

Wanuskewin: “Gathering Place" Six thousand years ago, Wanuskewin echoed with the thundering hooves of bison and the voices of Indigenous peoples from across the Northern Plains; the land still echoes with these stories that Wanuskewin is proud to share with the people. The nomadic tribes who roamed the Northern Plains gathered on this site of natural beauty where today visitors can relive the stories of a people who came here to hunt bison, gather food and herbs and escape the winter winds.

Saskatoon's flagship museum of modern and contemporary art, Remai Modern, sits on the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River at River Landing downtown. The building spans four levels and houses over 8,000 artworks, including the world's most comprehensive collection of Picasso linocut prints. Galleries, a theatre, learning studio, art store, and the celebrated Hearth Restaurant make it one of the most rewarding cultural stops in the city.

The Western Development Museum (WDM) is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan with a collection of over 75,000 artifacts. The WDM tells the Saskatchewan story from the beginning of settlement to present day. The WDM’s mandate is to collect, preserve, and exhibit objects of historical value and importance connected with the economic and cultural development of western Canada and to stimulate interest in western Canadian history.

One of Canada's leading research universities, the University of Saskatchewan spans a riverside campus featuring collegiate Gothic architecture and world-class facilities including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron. Year-round events cover academic conferences, Huskies athletics, campus tours, and cultural programming. Whether you're visiting for a graduation, a research stay, or an athletic event at Griffiths Stadium, the university is a compelling destination steps from the hotel.

Royal University Hospital is a major teaching hospital on the University of Saskatchewan campus and a primary destination for medical and family travelers staying at our hotel. Our complimentary 7-day shuttle connects guests directly to the hospital, making it effortless to reach appointments, visit patients, or access specialist services. Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and Saskatchewan Cancer Centre are located on the same campus corridor for added convenience.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is a National Historic Site and Saskatchewan's only CAZA-accredited zoo. Set within lush parkland with restored heritage buildings, the zoo is home to grizzly bears, wolves, cougars, alpacas, and prairie dogs. Shaded picnic areas, maintained gardens, and seasonal programming make it a family favorite and one of Saskatoon's most distinctive natural heritage experiences.

Griffiths Stadium is the home field of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The 5,743-seat stadium features a modern artificial turf surface and 400-metre track used for football, soccer, and athletics throughout the season. The venue has hosted the Vanier Cup, Canadian Junior Football Championships, and Saskatchewan Roughriders training camps, making it a consistent draw for sports fans on Saskatoon's east side.