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:

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