Housing
There are a number of different options for places to live in Saskatoon. Many people choose to rent furnished or unfurnished apartments or houses when they first arrive. Saskatoon also has a strong real estate market, with many houses and condominiums for sale.
- Helpful information on housing and household needs in Saskatchewan.
- For information on the different types of housing available and what you need to know when you’re looking for a place to live, please read the City of Saskatoon's Housing Handbook.
- Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority has some helpful cost of living and other lifestyle information for newcomers to the City of Saskatoon.
Utilities
Something to think about when you’ve found a place to live is arranging for utility services: like heat, water, phone, internet, etc. Learn more on our Power, Water & Sewer page.
Food & Shopping
Saskatoon’s large and small stores can meet all your shopping needs, whether you are looking for food, clothing, furniture, or household items.
In terms of food stores, Saskatoon offers at least two locations of all the major western Canadian grocery stores, as well as several smaller, locally owned grocery stores. There are also a number of stores specializing in foods from different parts of the world. These can be good places to locate some of the hard-to-find foods from your country of origin.
For other types of shopping, Saskatoon has a number of choices. There are 5 shopping malls (with many stores in the same building), as well as several other shopping areas containing larger stores. Saskatoon’s many small, locally owned stores provide good products at reasonable prices.
There are also a number of second-hand and consignment stores in the city. These sell good quality used clothes and household items at low prices. Shopping at these stores can be an economical way to start a household or clothe a growing family!