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) with 18 storeys. Upon completion it became the tallest building in the province, replacing Regina's Mosaic Tower.[1][2] The second-tallest is the 24-storey, 79.2-metre (260 ft) La Renaissance Apartments.[3] The third-tallest building in the city is the Hallmark Place, standing at 78.8 m (259 ft) tall with 27 storeys.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Saskatoon_Skyline_Night.jpg/300px-Saskatoon_Skyline_Night.jpg)
As of 2020[update], the city contains ten skyscrapers over 70 m (230 ft) and 44 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height.[4] As of June 2012[update], there were only 4 high-rises under construction, approved for construction, or proposed for construction in Saskatoon.[4]
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.[5][6][7][8]
Buildings
editThis 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.
Rank | Building | Address | Height | Floors | Completed | Notes |
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1 | Nutrien Tower | 19th St E | 88.5 m (290 ft) | 18 | 2021 | Tallest building in Saskatchewan, and tallest building between Edmonton and Winnipeg. |
2 | La Renaissance Apartments[9] | 424 Spadina Cres E | 79.3 m (260 ft)[10] | 24 | 1983 [11] | |
3 | Hallmark Place[12] | 311 6th Ave N | 78.8 m (259 ft)[13] | 26[12] | 1984 | |
4 | The Luther[14] | 1223 Temperance St | 78 m (256 ft)[15] | 22 | 1978 | |
5 | The View on Fifth[16] (formerly Milroy Apartments) |
320 5th Ave N | 78 m (256 ft) | 22 | 1968 | |
6 | The Terrace Apartments[17] | 315 5th Ave N | 78 m (256 ft) | 22 | 1980 | |
7 | Marquis Towers[18] | 241 5th Ave N | 74.4 m (244 ft)[19] | 21 | 1966 | |
8 | Carlton Towers[20] | 325 5th Ave N | 74.4 m (244 ft)[21] | 21 | 1968 | |
9 | Saskatoon Tower[22] | 125 5th Ave N | 74.4 m (244 ft)[23] | 20 | 1979 | |
10 | No 1 River Landing[24] | 3 Spadina Cres E | 70.92 m (232.7 ft) | 20 | 2019 | |
11 | Ardent Mills (former Robin Hood Flour Mill) | 95 33rd St E | 65.5 m (215 ft) | 1927 | ||
12 | Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown (formerly Radisson Hotel)[25] | 405 20th St E | 63.8 m (209 ft)[26] | 18 | 1983 | |
13 | Saskatoon Square[27] | 410 22nd St E | 60.3 m (198 ft)[28] | 16[27]-18[28] | 1979 | |
14 | Shepherd Apartments[29] | 535 24th St E | 60.3 m (198 ft)[30] | 17 | 1978 | |
15 | RBC Tower (River Landing East Tower) | 409 3rd Ave S | 59.52 m (195.3 ft) | 13 | 2019 | |
16 | Delta Bessborough Hotel | 601 Spadina Cres E | 58.5 m (192 ft) | 10 | 1932 | |
17 | Westcliff Properties at 639 Main St | 639 Main St | 57.4 m (188 ft) | 15 | 2023 | |
18 | The Tower at Midtown (formerly CN Tower)[31] |
201 1st Ave S | 56.9 m (187 ft)[32] | 12 | 1970 | |
19 | Forget Towers[33] | 2503 Louise St | 56.7 m (186 ft)[34] | 15[33]/16[34] | ||
20 | Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown[35] | 90 22nd St E | 56.7 m (186 ft)[36] | 15[35]/16[36] | ||
21 | Parkville Manor[37] | 625 25th St E | 53.2 m (175 ft)[37] | 15 | 2005 | |
22 | The Riverfront[38] | 902 Spadina Cres E | 53.2 m (175 ft)[38] | 15 | 2007 | |
23 | Fifth Avenue Place [39] | 439 5th Ave N | 53.2 m (175 ft)[40] | 15 | 1981 | |
24 | McClure Place | 1825 McKercher Dr | 53 m (174 ft) | 15 | 1989 | |
25 | Sturdy Stone Centre | 122-124 3rd Ave N | 48 m (157 ft) | 13 | 1979 | |
26 | The Franklin Revera | 220 24st E | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 | 1999 | |
27 | Alt Hotel[41] | 200 Spadina Cres E | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 | 2019 | |
28 | Spadina Towers | 728 Spadina Cres E | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 | ||
29 | McNaughton Place | 302 6th Ave N | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 | ||
30 | Seager Wheeler Hall | Aird St | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 | 1970 |
Timeline of tallest buildings
editName | Street address | Years as tallest | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Image |
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Canada Building | 105 21st St E | 1913–1932 | 35.05 m (115.0 ft) | 8[42] | |
Delta Bessborough | 601 Spadina Cres E | 1932–1966 | 58.5 m (192 ft) | 10 | |
Marquis Towers | 241 5th Ave N | 1966–1968 | 63 m (207 ft) | 21 | |
The View on Fifth (formerly Milroy Apartment) | 320 5th Ave N | 1968–1979 | 66 m (217 ft) | 22 | |
Saskatoon Square | 410 22nd St E | 1979–1983 | 72 m (236 ft) | 17 | |
La Renaissance Apartments Residential |
424 Spadina Cres E | 1983–2021 | 79.3 m (260 ft)[10] | 24 | |
Nutrien Tower | 19th St E | 2021–present | 88.5 m (290 ft) | 18 |
Tallest under construction, approved, proposed, and cancelled
editThis lists skyscrapers that are under construction, approved or proposed in Saskatoon, but are not yet completed structures.
Name | Height m / ft |
Floors | Status | Notes |
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aodbt Architecture Tower | 92 m (301 ft) | 24 | Proposed | 30 Storey mixed-use retail/residential, 555 Eastlake Avenue & 403 12th Street East |
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 planned for 2023, delayed until 2025. |
Highpoint Condo/Retail Building |
63 metres (207 ft) | 17 | Proposed | 17 Storey mixed-use retail/residential[43][44] |
Knox United tower | 69 metres (226 ft) | 19 | Proposed | 19 Storey mixed-use residential/commercial[45] |
See also
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