Saskatoon and its surrounding areas offer an opportunity to connect with the land in the best way – through food! Experience the bounty of Saskatchewan on your plate (and in your glass) where fresh ingredients, local flavours and hard-working farmers come together to create exceptional culinary experiences. From handcrafted cider to farm-fresh meals, or touring scenic orchards, each of these destinations offer a unique taste of Saskatchewan. 

Wolf Willow Winery

56 km S of Saskatoon on Hwy 219, and 14 km W on Grid 764

North of Outlook along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River lies a pleasant surprise. Wolf Willow Winery produces exquisite fruit wines harvested from their estate grown organic orchards. Growing fruit and producing wine isn’t a common occurrence in the province, but a few adventurous spirits have taken on the challenge. Visitors can tour the orchard, participate in a fruit wine tasting and enjoy pizza on the patio overlooking the scenic South Saskatchewan River. Stay overnight and glamp in a luxury canvas or wooden A-frame tent at Camp Wolf Willow.

Farm One Forty

21 km W of Saskatoon on Hwy 7 to Vanscoy, and 4 km S on Grid 762

Farm One Forty, located near Vanscoy, is all about connecting people with real food. The owners Arlie and Brett LaRoche strive to be the local, sustainable, natural choice for the ethical eater. They do this by hosting farm-to-table dinners and farm tour lunches. Tours offer a glimpse into daily life on the 140-acre farm. Guests can stroll out to the pasture, mingle with the animals and explore the gardens where most of the dinner ingredients are grown and harvested.

Sunnyside Dairy

20 km N of Saskatoon on Hwy 12

Sunnyside Dairy’s creamery has the distinction of being the only place in the province to offer “milk on tap,” where customers can fill their own reusable glass bottles and jars. Its farmyard market sells beef and pork, as well as a variety of food products made onsite and from other local farmers and growers, including perogies, pies, soups, cabbage rolls and baking. 

Crossmount Cider Company

30 Glen Road, 5 km S of Saskatoon on Hwy 219

Established in 2016, Crossmount Cider Company has grown into the largest craft cider company in the Canadian Prairies, producing hard apple cider from 100 per cent Canadian apples. On top of offering a tasting room open to the public year-round, Crossmount also provides tours of their 1,500-tree apple orchard with a behind-the-scenes look into the cidermaking process finished with a tasting of their delicious craft ciders. Be sure to visit during the winter season when their pond turns into an ice-skating rink free to use for all visitors.

Black Fox Farm & Distillery

245 Valley Road, Saskatoon

Black Fox Farm & Distillery was started by John Cote and Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote with the intent of connecting people to agriculture. The Cotes grow 90% of their ingredients on-site, harvesting acres of fresh fruit, flowers, and grains to craft their award-winning gin, whisky, and liqueurs. Visitors can walk through fragrant orchards and fields, learning how these raw ingredients are transformed into premium spirits, and tasting the terroir with each sip.

Odla Restaurant & Market

801 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon

Odla Restaurant & Market – a unique, farm-direct restaurant and market – is the brainchild of Arlie and Brett LaRoche, who also own Farm One Forty. The holistically managed farm supplies the Broadway Avenue restaurant with its meat, grains, honey, fruits and vegetables. Chef and co-owner Scott Dicks creates seasonal menus inspired by the fresh ingredients, showcasing Saskatchewan’s best produce, meat and grains.

The Night Oven Bakery

216 Avenue D N, Saskatoon

Taste the difference between handcrafted breads and pastries that are baked in a wood-fired brick oven at The Night Oven Bakery. The bakery stone mills its own flour from organic Saskatchewan heritage grains and uses seasonal ingredients from local producers to create their delicious products. Enjoy the fresh aroma of just-baked goods before indulging into these tasty treats. 

SaskMade Marketplace

1621 – 8th Street E, Saskatoon

SaskMade Marketplace partners with local farmers, processors and artisans to provide a wide range of gourmet ingredients, grocery items, souvenirs and gift baskets. The marketplace is the perfect destination for tourists and locals to experience (and eat) all that Saskatchewan has to offer – from saskatoon berry jam to bison jerky.

 

Saskatoon and its surrounding area offer a connection to the heart of Saskatchewan’s food culture. Agriculture woven in the fabric of the Saskatchewan people and the destinations like these provide the opportunity to truly taste the region’s bounty, all while supporting local farmers. Discover the craft behind every bite and sip with tours taking you behind-the-scenes and meals within walking distance of where your food was grown and harvested.