MEEWASIN VALLEY AUTHORITY
The Meewasin Valley Authority exists to ensure a healthy and vibrant river valley, with a balance between human use and conservation by:
Providing leadership in the management of its resources;
Promoting understanding, conservation, and beneficial use of the Valley; and
Undertaking programs and projects in river valley development and conservation;
for the benefit of present and future generations.
Meewasin has and will continue to apply the following five fundamental principles in planning the Valley.
Valley’s resources are accessible to everyone;
Conserve natural and heritage resources;
Recreation and development balanced with conservation;
Diverse activities for a varied and changing demographic; and
Public participation in decision-making.
These principles will be generally common to subsequent development strategies and will guide the formation and implementation of all plans and resource management strategies, including each Strategic Plan.
The Meewasin Trail lives in and outside of the City of Saskatoon, on both sides of the river, and includes several sites and services to help you make the most of your adventures. Explore the natural habitat along the riverbank, discover culture at museums and interpretive sites, and take advantage of enhancements such as parks and canoe launches. Many parks and sites are located along the Meewasin Trail, a must-see attraction. The trail runs over 107km along both sides of the river, winding under the bridges, and through beautifully landscaped parks and natural areas. Residents and visitors flock to the trail to cycle, jog, stroll or simply gaze at the scenery. Exploring the trail is easy! Access points are found throughout the city, with maps and interpretive signage along the route.
MEEWASIN RIVER VALLEY CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 3G5
Physical Addresses
Beaver Creek Conservation Area
Beaver Creek Conservation Area is located approximately 13km south of Saskatoon. Starting on Lorne Avenue, take Highway 219 due south. After approximately 12km, you will see a sign reading, "Hamlet of Beaver Creek (East/West)" - do NOT turn here. Continue past this sign, approximately 1km, to a sign on the right reading, “Beaver Creek Conservation Area.” Turn right (west) and follow the winding road to the parking lot.
Northeast Swale
Situated between Fedoruk Drive and McOrmand Drive
Cranberry Flats
Head south on Lorne Avenue (Highway 219). Turn right onto Grasswood Road (Road 360). At the first intersection, turn left onto Strathcona Avenue (Road 3055). The parking lot is about 2.75 km from the intersection on the right.
Andrea Ziegler
Director of Operations
Mike Velonas
Manager of Planning and Conservation
Main Switchboard
306-665-6887
Beaver Creek Conservation Area
306-374-2474
Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink (Seasonal)
306-229-8827
PARK PARTNERS
Our agency parks often partner with other organizations for a variety of reasons. Some utilize the recreational areas for their groups, some operate businesses within the park, while others assist us with programming and conservation. Here are some of the Park Partners for Meewasin Valley in Saskatoon.
