Holiday Closure, Resources and Events - Canadian Mental Health Association - Saskatoon Branch
December 20, 2023
Holiday Closure Resources 1

CMHA Saskatoon will be closed December 22nd – January 2nd. We will open our doors on January 3, 2024.

If you are in crisis, please reach out to the resources below:

Mobile Crisis
Call 306-933-6200

Suicide Crisis Line
Call or text 9-8-8

Below is a list of activities happening on or around the holidays:

Low cost or no cost events in Saskatoon happening over the holidays:

BHP Enchanted Forest

The BHP Enchanted Forest is open until January 7th, 2024.
Open every evening 5:30PM – 10:00PM at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm.
$10 Per Person or $35 Per Car (up to 7 people), 5 years or under Free.

Western Development Museum Eaton’s Once Upon a Christmas Exhibit
Open until January 7th, 2024: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Adult: $12.57

Remai Modern

Something on Sundays
Attend a free art making activity every Sunday between 1 and 4 PM!
No registration required! Admission by donation.

Holiday and Classic Films
Playing throughout the month of December.
Film tickets are $10; free admission for members and youth under 18.

Meewasin Skating Rink
Free
Open mid-December to mid-March, dependent on weather.
Typically open Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm-8pm.

WinterShines
Feb 17 – 24, 2024
IglooFest, Snow & Ice Sculptures, Soup Cook-Off

Wanuskewin
Admission $14.00
9:30am – 5pm
There are free snowshoes available at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, with a variety of trails to explore.

Optimist Hill Adult Tubing
$19 Half day rates begin at 3:00pm on Saturday/Sunday/Holidays
Half day rates begin at 4:00pm on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

Beaver Creek
Grab some bird seed at the interpretive desk on your way out to the trail, put some in your hand, and let the birds come to you! Wed – Sat: 9 am – 4 pm Sun: 12 – 4 pm
Closed December 23, 24, 27, 31

Geocaching
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS enabled devices.
With a free membership at Geocaching.com, all the information you need is there to get you started.
There are over 2,000 geocaches in the Saskatoon area.
Contact the local group Saskatoon and Area Geocaching Association (SAGA) at www.saskatoongeocachers.weebly.com for more information.

Kicksledding
Two skinny runners attached to a handle bar at about waist height.
The runners have a rubberized spot to rest your foot and keep your balance and some have seats for transporting small children. You can even harness a dog to the sled and attach a brake. Kick sleds can be rented from Escape Sports.

Clarence Downey Speed-Skating Oval
Public skating is FREE, believe it or not, at the Clarence Downey Oval.
No need for specialty speed skates!
There are lanes available for all skill levels.
Weather dependent.