A VISITORS GUIDE TO SASKATOON


1. First you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is Sask-a-tune not Stoon and it does not matter how people pronounce it in other places.

2. Saskatoon has its own version of traffic rules. Never forget that downtown Saskatoon is composed in large part of 3 or 4 block streets. The only way to get out of the center of town is to turn around and start over when you reach the river.

3. All directions start with, "Go down Circle Drive ."

4. Circle Drive has no beginning and no end.

5. The 8:00 a.m. rush hour is from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. The 5:00 PM rush hour is from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.

6. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you cannot be from Saskatoon.

7. Idylwyld can only be pronounced by a native Saskatonian, so do not attempt the phonetic pronunciation. People will simply tilt their heads to the right and stare at you.

8. Bingo, Bugs and Baseball are a way of life. Deal with it.

9. Construction on Saskatoon streets in summer are a way of life and a permanent form of entertainment.

10. Many bizarre sights can be explained simply by uttering the phrase, "Oh, we're in the Sutherland ."

11. Construction crews aren't doing their job properly unless they close down all lanes except one during rush hour.

12. If someone actually has their turn signal on, it was probably left on at the factory where the car was made.

13. Buying a Saskatoon street map is a waste of money since the termination or continuation of any street is entirely at the discretion of the Works Department of the City.

14. Asking directions will help you get acquainted with the numerous recent residents. It will not be any help at all for finding the address you seek.

15. Never honk your horn at another car in traffic. The bumper sticker that reads, "Keep honking, I'm reloading." is considered a fair warning.

16. Exit and entry ramps on Circle Drive are just the recommended way of entering and exiting, feel free to exit at any grassy point you wish.

Have a nice Day!!!!