The cars were fast, money was easy and change was in the air. It was the 1950s, and time to shake off the dust of the past and look toward the future. After years of drought and depression, Saskatoon had plenty of catching up to do, in a world where superpowers stared down their guns at each other and weighed the possibilities of a winnable nuclear war. Join City of Saskatoon Archivist Jeff O’Brien for a look at the years from 1945-1960, when Saskatoon and the world entered the Atomic Age.
Welcome to the 2026 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon, celebrating Saskatoon and area’s civic, natural, cultural, and artistic heritage, and featuring events on Feb 8th and 11th.
The 2026 festival theme, “Streets of Saskatoon”, invites everyone to discover the city’s heritage through its roads, intersections, and public spaces. It celebrates the people, events, and innovations that have passed through these streets and encourages us to reflect on the ways our roads link us together, bridging generations.
For 38 years, the Heritage Festival of Saskatoon has delighted, informed, and entertained visitors.
“A fun way to learn more about our past and what shapes our city today.”
~ Raeanne Van Beek
Knowledgeable exhibitors.
Civic, natural, artistic, and cultural heritage.
Get answers to your historical questions.
The Heritage Festival of Saskatoon is held on Treaty Six Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. This is the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota and Nakota First Nations and the Métis people.
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Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room Photographic Collection ph-96-19-2
Heritage Festival of Saskatoon