Core Neighbourhoods SDA, Saskatoon



The Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area (SDA) is an area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a part of the west and the east side community of Saskatoon, straddling the South Saskatchewan River. It lies (generally) south of the, east of Confederation SDA, to the west of Confederation SDA (west side) Lawson SDA (east side) University Heights SDA and north of (West side) Confederation SDA and (east side) Nutana SDA. This Suburban Development Area comprises early Saskatoon origins where the first towns of Nutana, West Saskatoon, and Riversdale came together to form the city of Saskatoon in 1906.

East
The east side of the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area (SDA) brings together the early Temperance Society colony which became later known as Nutana and Varsity View. Nutana was the first settled area on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River. With the beginnings of the University of Saskatchewan, Varsity View saw rapid development.

West
With the coming of the rail line, the west side developed, forming a railway support neighborhood in Riversdale. The Central Business District was initially home to a residential community with the main churches lining the South Saskatchewan River. The warehouse district which supported the railway line, also supported a burgeoning retail sector as well. Residential areas soon blossomed north and west of the railway lines forming:
 * Pleasant Hill
 * Caswell Hill
 * City Park
 * King George
 * Westmount

Recreation Facilities
Some of the most beautiful and highly used parks are along the river bank in the core neighborhood SDA. A children's playground, Ferris wheel, carousel, mini train, and splash pool are located within Kinsmen Park This area was initially the home a very early horse race track and then Saskatoon's first farm exhibitions. Kinsmen Park is home to many festivals, such as the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest, Taste of Saskatchewan and Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival to name but a few. It formerly hosted the Louis Riel Relay Race, a part of Pion-era days a summer festival gathering.

Meewasin Park is a recently developed river bank trail and park area. The features now offer nature and historic information trail markers, benches, picnic tables, paved and wood chip trails and an interpretive centre.

The Mendel Art Gallery is home to changing art gallery displays, as well as a permanent collection of national repute.

Victoria Park features a children's play area, outdoor pool and water slide facility. It is also home to many Saskatoon riverbank festivals, such as the Dragon boat Races.

Shopping

 * Midtown Plaza
 * Downtown Core
 * 8th Street shopping district
 * Broadway Avenue shopping district

Education
Core Neighbourhoods SDA is home to the following schools:

Separate (Catholic) education

 * Bishop Murray High School
 * E.D. Feehan High School
 * Joe Duquette High School
 * City Park Collegiate

Elementary schools

 * St. Mary School

Secondary schools

 * Bedford Road Collegiate
 * Nutana Collegiate

Secondary Schools of Saskatoon



Elementary schools

 * Brunskill School
 * Caswell Community School
 * King George School
 * Pleasant Hill School
 * Princess Alexandra School
 * Victoria School
 * Westmount School

Library

 * Saskatoon Public Library – Frances Morrison (Main) Branch Library

Transportation

 * STC, The Saskatchewan Transportation Company

City transit
Saskatoon Transit downtown bus terminal receives most bus routes.