Saskatoon
Oct 22nd 2013, 6:41 am
#1
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Saskatoon
Going to be there on and off for the next couple of years, initially for 6 weeks this Nov/Dec.
What's the place like - looks a bit grim on Google earth - although I am from Newcastle on Tyne though - things to do? Nights out? Culture? That sort of stuff.
I understand I'll be staying on one of the Obasa Suites and working in the University area on the East bank.
Ideas?
(It's a bit of a trek from Dubai it's got to be said, 14 hours to Toronto, then 3.5 hours to Saskatoon).
What's the place like - looks a bit grim on Google earth - although I am from Newcastle on Tyne though - things to do? Nights out? Culture? That sort of stuff.
I understand I'll be staying on one of the Obasa Suites and working in the University area on the East bank.
Ideas?
(It's a bit of a trek from Dubai it's got to be said, 14 hours to Toronto, then 3.5 hours to Saskatoon).
Oct 22nd 2013, 7:00 am
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Re: Saskatoon
Going to be there on and off for the next couple of years, initially for 6 weeks this Nov/Dec.
What's the place like - looks a bit grim on Google earth - although I am from Newcastle on Tyne though - things to do? Nights out? Culture? That sort of stuff.
I understand I'll be staying on one of the Obasa Suites and working in the University area on the East bank.
Ideas?
(It's a bit of a trek from Dubai it's got to be said, 14 hours to Toronto, then 3.5 hours to Saskatoon).
What's the place like - looks a bit grim on Google earth - although I am from Newcastle on Tyne though - things to do? Nights out? Culture? That sort of stuff.
I understand I'll be staying on one of the Obasa Suites and working in the University area on the East bank.
Ideas?
(It's a bit of a trek from Dubai it's got to be said, 14 hours to Toronto, then 3.5 hours to Saskatoon).
Oct 22nd 2013, 7:04 am
#3
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Re: Saskatoon
I don't mind the cold, could do with some snow after the 35-50c days here.
Well I'm sure I'll find a dive bar somewhere - probably with another Geordie in there!
Oct 22nd 2013, 11:09 am
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Re: Saskatoon
I've never lived in Saskatoon but visited many times over the years. I'm sure you'll love it, and welcome!
Oct 22nd 2013, 11:47 am
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Re: Saskatoon
Thanks,
Going on apartment prices ($950/month for a 2 bed condo), it appears that cost of living is relatively cheap - so at least that means more beer money when I'm there! LOL
Going on apartment prices ($950/month for a 2 bed condo), it appears that cost of living is relatively cheap - so at least that means more beer money when I'm there! LOL
Oct 22nd 2013, 1:52 pm
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Oct 22nd 2013, 4:33 pm
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Re: Saskatoon
Prices can vary dependent on the establishment you are drinking in. Also depends on the type of drink as well. Bottle of domestic beer around the $3 mark and up. Imports bottles $4 to $8.
Pint of Guinness from $7 to $10.
Spirits from $4 to whatever depending on brand and type.
http://www.saskliquor.com/SaskLiquor...g&categories=3
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/05...n_3268673.html
Pint of Guinness from $7 to $10.
Spirits from $4 to whatever depending on brand and type.
http://www.saskliquor.com/SaskLiquor...g&categories=3
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/05...n_3268673.html
Oct 22nd 2013, 4:51 pm
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Re: Saskatoon
Prices can vary dependent on the establishment you are drinking in. Also depends on the type of drink as well. Bottle of domestic beer around the $3 mark and up. Imports bottles $4 to $8.
Pint of Guinness from $7 to $10.
Spirits from $4 to whatever depending on brand and type.
http://www.saskliquor.com/SaskLiquor...g&categories=3
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/05...n_3268673.html
Pint of Guinness from $7 to $10.
Spirits from $4 to whatever depending on brand and type.
http://www.saskliquor.com/SaskLiquor...g&categories=3
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/05...n_3268673.html
Oct 22nd 2013, 4:55 pm
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Re: Saskatoon
http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/281/30415/Saskatoon/Pubs
http://www.yelp.ca/search?cflt=pubs&...askatoon%2C+SK
http://www.saskatoonnightout.com/bars/all
Oct 22nd 2013, 5:55 pm
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Re: Saskatoon
To change the subject a little, why do people go to Dubai? I can understand the attraction of going to a shithole in the desert if they have gambling, hookers and cheap booze, eg Las Vegas, but I just don’t see the point of Dubai?
Oct 22nd 2013, 5:57 pm
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Re: Saskatoon
The money from the jobs available well providing you are qualified and not one of the workers from certain countries that are not well treated in Dubai.