
Website
http://www.meewasin.com
Mailing Address
402 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 3G5
p. (306)665–6887
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation organization dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural heritage resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and area.
With the support of the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, Meewasin undertakes programs and projects in river valley education, development and conservation. By creating opportunities for public awareness and enjoyment, Meewasin strives to increase understanding and to ensure a vibrant and healthy river valley.
Meewasin’s jurisdiction centres in Saskatoon and runs approximately 60 km along the river through Saskatoon and R.M. of Corman Park from Pike Lake in the southwest to Clarke’s Crossing in the northeast. It encompasses conservation areas, parks, museums, interpretive centres, the university lands, canoe launches, community links, and over 60 km of Meewasin Trail. Including the South Saskatchewan River, there are 25 square miles in the Meewasin conservation zone.
Edmontonians were nearly 2000 kilometers from the nearest post office, and 2640 kilometers from the nearest railway station in 1873. The journey overland from Winnipeg to Edmonton took 73 days.