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Saskatoon skyline seen from across the South Saskatchewan River

Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. In Saskatoon, there are ten buildings that stand taller than 70 m (230 ft). The tallest building in the city is the Nutrien Tower at 88.5 m (290 ft). The second-tallest is the 24-storey, 79.2-metre (260 ft) La Renaissance Apartments. The third-tallest building in the city is the Hallmark Place, standing at 78.8 m (259 ft) tall with 27 storeys.

As of 2020, the city contains ten skyscrapers over 70 m (230 ft) and 44 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height.

The tallest development that is currently under construction in Saskatoon is the River Landing Nutrien tower. At 87.5 m (287 ft) tall, this tower will become the tallest in the province when completed. As of June 2012, there are only 4 high-rises under construction, approved for construction, or proposed for construction in Saskatoon.

The Saskatoon skyline can be photographed from various angles; since the Delta Bessborough is one of the most distinct buildings it is common to photograph the skyline from the east shore of the South Saskatchewan River centered on the Bessborough.

Buildings

Saskatoon Skyscrapers
La Renaissance and Radisson Hotel towers
Hallmark Place Saskatoon 2010
Hallmark Place

This list ranks buildings in Saskatoon that stand at least 48 m (157 ft) tall, based on CTBUH height measurement standards. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

Tallest Buildings
Rank Building Address Height Storeys Completed
1 Nutrien Tower 19th street E 88.5 m (290 ft) 18 2021
2 La Renaissance Apartments 424 Spadina Crescent E 79.3 m (260 ft) 24 1983
3 Hallmark Place 311 6th Ave N 78.8 m (259 ft) 26 1984
4 The Luther 1223 Temperance St 78 m (256 ft) 22 1978
5 The View on Fifth
(formerly Milroy Apartments)
320 5th Ave N 78 m (256 ft) 22 1968
6 The Terrace Apartments 315 5th Ave N 78 m (256 ft) 22 1980
7 Marquis Towers 241 5th Ave N 74.4 m (244 ft) 21 1966
8 Carlton Towers 325 5th Ave N 74.4 m (244 ft) 21 1968
9 Saskatoon Tower 125 5th Avenue North 74.4 m (244 ft) 20 1979
10 No 1 River Landing 3 Spadina Cresc E 70.92 m (232.7 ft) 20 2019
11 Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown (formerly Radisson Hotel) 405 20th St E 63.8 m (209 ft) 18 1983
12 Saskatoon Square 410 22nd St E 60.3 m (198 ft) 16-18 1979
13 Shepherd Apartments 535 24th Street East 60.3 m (198 ft) 17 1978
14 RBC Tower (River Landing East Tower) 409 3rd Ave S 59.52 m (195.3 ft) 13 2019
15 The Tower at Midtown
(formerly CN Tower)
201 1st Avenue South 56.9 m (187 ft) 12 1970
16 Forget Towers 2503 Louise Street 56.7 m (186 ft) 15/16  ??
17 Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown 90 22nd Street East 56.7 m (186 ft) 15/16  ??
18 Parkville Manor 625 25th Street East 53.2 m (175 ft) 15 2005
19 The Riverfront 902 Spadina Crescent East 53.2 m (175 ft) 15 2007
20 Fifth Avenue Place 439 Fifth Avenue North 53.2 m (175 ft) 15 1981
21 Sturdy Stone Centre 122-124 3rd Ave N 48 m (157 ft) 13 1979
22 The Franklin Revera 220 24st E 48 m (157 ft) 14 1999
23 Alt Hotel 200 Spadina Cresc E 48 m (157 ft) 14 2019

Timeline of tallest buildings

Bessborough Hotel
The Delta Bessborough, the tallest building in the city until 1966
History of the tallest buildings in Saskatoon
Period Building Address Height Floors Image
1913-1932 Canada Building
Office
105 21st Street East 35.05 m (115.0 ft) 8 Canada-Building.jpg
1932-1966 Delta Bessborough
Hotel
601 Spadina Crescent E 58.5 m (192 ft) 10 Bessborough Hotel.jpg
1966-1968 Marquis Tower 241 5th Ave N 63 m (207 ft) 21
1968-1979 The View on Fifth (formerly Milroy Apartment
condo
320 5th Ave N 66 m (217 ft) 22
1979-1983 Saskatoon Square 410 22nd St E 72 m (236 ft) 17
1983–2021 La Renaissance Apartments
Residential
424 Spadina Crescent E 79.3 m (260 ft) 24 Saskatoon Skyscrapers.jpg
2021-present Nutrien Tower 19th St E 88.5 m (290 ft) 18

Tallest under construction, approved, proposed, and cancelled

This lists skyscrapers that are under construction, approved or proposed in Saskatoon, but are not yet completed structures.

Name Height
m / ft
Floors Status Notes
Baydo Towers 1 and 2 80 m (260 ft) 25 Under Construction twin 25 storey residential towers began construction on four level underground parking Summer of 2020, development completion slated for 2023
Highpoint
Condo/Retail Building
62 metres (203 ft) 17 Proposed 17 storey mixed-use retail/residential
Knox United tower 68 metres (223 ft) 19 Proposed 19 storey mixed-use residential/commercial

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