Parking

Parking

There are a few different places you can park at the festival:

-The parking lot located next to the Festival Site.  This lot recently underwent a major upgrade and the addition of a drop off loop! Check out our Interactive Map or the Meewasin Valley Authority’s plans from this upgrade HERE!

-The Kinsmen Park parking lot next to the YWCA building

-The Nutrien Playland parking area

-Head to the City Hospital staff parking lot on Queen Street. The entrance is between 8th and 9th avenue. This lot opens daily at 6:00pm. Please note this lot is not available for matinee parking.

-Residential parking around City Hospital (be careful of time limts)

Spots can fill up fast so ensure you budget enough time!

Other Ways to Get Here

Walking

We are located along the Meewasin Trail at 948 Spadina Crescent East along the riverbank. We are a mere 15 minute walk along Meewasin Trail from Saskatoon’s historic Bessborough Hotel.

Biking

We have ample bike parking on the site with large bike racks located next to our main and south gates.

Bussing

For information on busing, please go to Google Transit and enter in 948 Spadina Crescent East as your destination.

Washrooms

The City of Saskatoon just completed the installation of brand new, fully accessible, gender neutral washrooms just outside of the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Site! During our Festival season, the washroom are open from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

To Find out more about site sccessibility check our our Accessibility page.

Volunteers

Photo by King Rose Visuals
Set of Macbeth 2021 at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Directed and Adapted by Will Brooks
Set by Stephen Wade
Lights by Jess McNabb

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our company, we are so lucky to have the support of so many community-minded volunteers! 

Applications for Volunteers for the 2022 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival will be open from May 13th to June 10th. To apply please fill out form below.

Volunteer Registration Form

Volunteer COVID-19 Info:

  • While we are asking whether people are vaccinated against COVID-19 in the applications, we will not be requiring any proof of vaccination for volunteers this season. (Our festival staff was required to submit proof of vaccination upon hiring)
  • Masks must be worn at all times when indoors. This includes in the Box Office, Sir Toby’s Tavern and inside the amphitheatre. The exception to this is if you are alone in a building.
  • When outdoors, masks must be worn when the volunteer cannot safety distance (6 feet) from patrons, staff, or other volunteers. We anticipate these times to be gathering at the beginning of shift and when assisting patrons entering and exiting the site or amphitheatre. If you can complete your duties at a safe distance from patrons, staff, or other volunteers or you are on a break, you may remove your mask outdoors at your comfort level.
  • Masks must be worn at all times (indoor and outdoor) when serving food and drink (Sunday Tea, Chefs on the Saskatchewan).
  • Please do not show up for your shift if you are feeling unwell, even if you have tested negative for COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19 during our season, please abide by the SHA recommended five-day isolation period and/or 48 hours symptom free before returning to the festival site.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Brandi at festival@shakespearesask.com.