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A B C D E F G For more views see www.usask.ca/maps Contents

Resource Contacts 1

Emergency Contacts 2

Language Centre Contacts 3

About Saskatoon 4

Shopping Centres 5 Saskatoon Leisure Centres 6

What to Bring For Your Summer Program 7

Accommodations 8

Banking and Money 9

Good Ideas 10

Staying Safe in Saskatoon 11 Resource Contacts

LANGUAGE CENTRE Website: learnenglish.usask.ca Email: [email protected] Address: 232 R.J.D. Williams Building 221 Cumberland Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7N 1M3 Telephone: (306) 966-4351

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE Website: www.usask.ca/consumer_services/bookstore Address: Marquis Hall, 97 Campus Dr. Telephone: (306) 966-4468 • Purchase your textbooks and other school supplies

INFORMATION CENTRE Website: ussu.ca/main-page/services/information-centre Address: Upper Place Riel Telephone: (306) 966-6988 • Purchase transit passes, copy cards, calling cards

HEALTH CENTRE Website: students.usask.ca/wellness/health Address: 4th floor Place Riel Telephone: (306) 966-5768 • Free health information

PHARMACY The Medicine Shoppe Address: Main level Place Riel

SASKATOON TRANSIT Click & Go: transit.saskatoon.ca Address: City Hall, 222 3rd Ave. North Telephone: (306) 975-3100 • Saskatoon bus information

TAXI SERVICES United & Blueline Telephone: (306) 652-2222 (306) 652-3333 Comfort Cabs Telephone: (306) 664-6464 Saskatoon Radio Cabs Telephone: (306) 242-1221

1 ARRIVAL GUIDE Emergency Contacts

DIAL 911 for Police or Medical Emergency SASKATOON POLICE SERVICE Website: www.police.saskatoon.sk.ca Telephone: (306) 975-8300

HOSPITAL EMERGENCY WARD Royal University Hospital Telephone: (306) 655-1000 City Hospital Telephone: (306) 655-8000 St. Paul’s Hospital Telephone: (306) 655-5000 To call an ambulance, dial 911. Ambulance costs are not covered by Saskatchewan Health (cost per trip, about $250.00)

MEDICLINIC Address: 101–3333 8th St. East (Circle Centre Mall) Telephone: (306) 955-1530 Website: www.mediclinic-sk.com

STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE 4rd floor Place Riel Telephone: (306) 966-5768

ARRIVAL GUIDE 2 Language Centre Contacts

Parkinson, David Director (306) 966-4332

Ko, Sanae Assistant Director (306) 966-4354

Napper, Tanya Office Manager (306) 966-6987

Davidson, Kara Registrar (306) 966-4358

Corkal, Patty Special Programs Coordinator (306) 966-2624

Marshall, Debra Accommodation Office Coordinator (306) 966-5915 Castillo, Julissa Accommodation Office (306) 966-7054

Lambert, Chris Library & Instructional Resources (306) 966-8071

Giercuszkiewicz, Maria Library Assistant (306) 966-4357

3 ARRIVAL GUIDE About Saskatoon

Saskatoon is known for it’s stunning riverbank views, big-city amenities and small-town hospitality. Saskatoon is a vibrant and growing city situated in the Canadian Prairies. Saskatoon’s population: 250,000 and growing. Visit the city of Saskatoon website to learn more about civic services, programs and facilities. www.saskatoon.ca

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES Canada has two official languages—English and French. The vast majority of people in Saskatoon speak English.

ETHNIC DIVERSITY Aboriginal or First Nations people are the original or first people of this land. Our city is located on Treaty 6 territory (treaty6education.lskysd.ca/treaty6basics.html).

Tourism Saskatoon

To learn more about Saskatoon visit: www.saskatoon.ca www.tourismsaskatoon.com www.livingsaskatoon.com/about-saskatoon

OUR WEATHER: • Spring: 8.9˚C to -3.3˚C • Summer: 24.3˚C to 10.5˚C • Fall: 9.2˚C to -2.6˚C • WInter: -10.2˚C to -20.7˚C

ARRIVAL GUIDE 4 About Saskatoon

SHOPPING CENTRES Shopping in Saskatoon has gotten a make-over. With several recent store additions such as Sephora, Bath & Body Works, Victoria Secret, Michael Kors, Aritzia, and Guess, Saskatoon is quickly becoming known for quality shopping. With six different shopping malls spread throughout the city, fashion and fun are never far away. Looking for a special souvenir gift? Head over to the Riversdale District or walk down Second Avenue in the downtown core. In the historical district of Broadway, you will find niche shops offering handcrafted clothing, consignment accessories, specialty cheeses, stained glass, pottery, and other environmental and socially sustained products For your day-to-day needs, head to one of our supercenters at Preston Crossing, Blairmore or Stonegate. Listed below are several shopping malls for all your shopping needs.

• Confederation Mall • Midtown Plaza • Lawson Heights Mall facebook.com/ConfederationMall/ midtownplaza.ca mallatlawsonheights.com 300 Confederation Dr. 201-1st Ave. S. Warman Rd. N. & Primrose Dr. • Market Mall • Preston Crossing • Stonegate Shopping Centre saskatoonmarketmall.com 1715 Preston Ave. N. 3047 Clarence Ave. 2325 Preston Ave. • The Centre Mall thecentremall.com 3510 8th St. E.

5 ARRIVAL GUIDE About Saskatoon

SASKATOON LEISURE CENTRES

Find your fun at the seven unique indoor Leisure Centres in Saskatoon, including four aquatic and three sport and fitness facilities—all located throughout the city. Website: www.saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions/recreational-facilities-sportsfields/leisure-centres Cosmo Civic Centre Lakewood Civic Centre 3130 Laurier Dr. 1635 McKercher Dr. Cosmo Civic Centre’s unique combination of fitness/ Lakewood Civic Centre houses a spacious tropical recreation facilities and meeting space makes it great pool and waterslide, fitness facilities, meeting and for mixing business with pleasure for rental groups. recreational space, and Cliff Wright Branch Library all under one big roof. Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track 150 Nelson Rd. Lawson Civic Centre Featuring easy-to-use, circuit style resistance machines, 225 Primrose Dr. this new addition offers an efficient, effective and safe Saskatoon’s first and only wave pool. Help yourself to a total body workout in just minutes. mat and ride the waves to fun. While you are here, visit the Rusty MacDonald Branch Library. Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre 1110 Idylwyld Dr. Saskatoon Field House Harry Bailey is an ideal practice environment for speed 2020 College Dr. swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water In addition to being a fitness and high-performance polo. Scuba divers, canoers, kayakers, triathletes and athletic training centre, it’s a great place to hold emergency service personnel also find it a great place meetings, workshops, clinics and world-class events. to train and learn new skills. Shaw Centre 122 Bowlt Cres. The Shaw Centre is a state-of-the-art aquatic and fitness facility offering a new calibre of recreation, health and fitness opportunities to the residents of Saskatoon.

ARRIVAL GUIDE 6 What to Bring For Your Summer Program

Summers in Saskatoon can be very hot. Rainy days are not uncommon. Here is a list of clothing that might help you when packing: ❑ Rain jacket or any light jacket for rain and wind ❑ Sweaters ❑ Shoes—running shoes and formal shoes ❑ Formal clothing (dress shirt, tie and nice pants for men; dress or nice skirt for women) ❑ Jeans ❑ T-shirts ❑ Shorts ❑ Socks ❑ Undergarments ❑ Pajamas and slippers ❑ Hat for sunny days ❑ Swimsuit ❑ Small umbrella ❑ Personal toiletries (You can buy toiletries when you get here to avoid carrying the weight) ❑ Personal computer ❑ Cell phone ❑ Tablet/iPad ❑ Credit Card ❑ Optional: A small gift for your host family

7 ARRIVAL GUIDE Accommodations

BENEFITS OF LIVING IN HOMESTAY: • Experience living with a Canadian family while you visit Saskatoon • Have opportunities to share meals, Canadian culture and practise your English • Homes located within 40–60 minutes by bus from U of S

BENEFITS OF LIVING IN RESIDENCE: Living in residence at the U of S is the first choice of about 2,000 students from across Canada and around the world. They come here for the convenience, the camaraderie, and, most of all, the community. We provide an environment that enhances and develops both the academic and social success of the student.

Marshall, Debra Accommodation Office Coordinator (306) 966-5915

Castillo, Julissa Accommodations Office Assistant (306) 966-7054

Located in the Main Office—Williams Room 232

ARRIVAL GUIDE 8 Canadian currency Banking and Money Common name: nickel Worth: 5 cents ($0.05)

THE BIGGEST BANKS IN CANADA:

1) CIBC—CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE Common name: dime Main Branch: 201 – 21st St. East Worth: 10 cents ($0.10) www.cibc.com

2) RBC—ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Main Branch: 154 – 1st Ave. South Common name: quarter www.rbc.com Worth: 25 cents ($0.25)

3) SCOTIA BANK Main Branch: 111 – 2nd Ave. South www.scotiabank.com Common name: loonie Worth: 1 dollar ($1) 4) BMO—BANK OF MONTRÉAL Main Branch: 101 2nd Ave. North www.bmo.ca

5) TD CANADA TRUST—TORONTO-DOMINION BANK Common name: toonie Main Branch: 170 – 2nd Ave. South Worth: 2 dollars ($2) www.tdcanadatrust.com

LIST OF ABMS ON THE U OF S CAMPUS

• Bank of Montreal (Upper Place Riel) Worth: 5 dollars ($5) • Bank of Nova Scotia (Upper Place Riel) • CIBC (Lower Place Riel) • Credit Union (Upper Place Riel)

• Royal Bank (Upper Place Riel, Agriculture Building) Worth: 10 dollars ($10) • TD Canada Trust (Lower Place Riel) • Louis’ (Memorial Union Building). Please note that extra fees apply at this ABM.

LIST OF BANKS NEAR THE U OF S Worth: 20 dollars ($20) • Royal Bank of Canada: College and Bottomley Branch, 1402 College Dr. (306) 933-3535 • CIBC: 8th and Circle Branch, 3124 8th St. E. (306) 668-3230 • BMO: 101 2nd Ave. N. (306) 934-5600 Worth: 50 dollars ($50) • TD Canada Trust: 3020 8th St. E. (306) 975-7260

Worth: 100 dollars ($100)

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GOOD IDEAS

• Keep your money safe in an account. • Keep your money in a safe place.

• Keep your passport in a secured place or carry it with you at all times.

BANKING AND MONEY WORKSHOP

VOCABULARY • Bank Account • ATM or Automated Banking Machine • Service Fees • Chequing Account • Savings Account • Fees for transactions • PIN – Personal Identification Number • Credit Card • Debit Card • Deposit • Withdrawal • Money Transfer

ARRIVAL GUIDE 10 Staying Safe in Saskatoon

• Be aware of your surroundings. • Take a taxi or walk in groups at night. • Go out in groups and stay together. • If you need help ask a bus driver, police or campus safety officer. • Drink responsibly or not at all. • Join the Activities Program to get to know the U of S and Saskatoon. SAFEWALK Safewalk volunteers walk people safely to their destination on or near campus. We are lucky to be one of the safest campuses in Canada; however, like any area, the campus community has some crime.

To have a University of Saskatchewan Safewalk Volunteer walk you to your car or home near campus: • Call (306) 966-SAFE (7233) during Safewalk hours: Sunday–Thursday, 8:30–11:30 pm. • Call (306) 966-5555 anytime other than Safewalk hours (listed above). • Use the green Safewalk button found on all Sasktel payphones on campus. • Approach an on-duty Safewalk volunteer and ask them to walk with you. • For recurring walk requests, fill out the form available at ussu.ca/safewalk and drop it off at the USSU main office in room 110, Place Riel Student Centre. UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN EMERGENCY TEXT SERVICE Sign up to receive text messages in the event of major emergency or disaster, class cancellations, or a major road closure. • Sign into PAWS. • Click the gear icon located near the upper/middle section of the page. • Select Text Message settings. • Click Change under Text Messages, and enter your cell phone provider and phone number. • Click Save in the top right hand corner to save your changes. • You will soon receive a message from #87275 with instructions on how to reply and verify your request.

Program Policy • During the summer program we encourage students to use the “English Only” policy. • Students are encouraged to speak English at all times in class and all activities. • You will learn English faster if you are challenging yourself daily to communicate with others while participating in the program. Teachers, staff and other participants of the summer programs understand that you are learning and that communication skills might not always be perfect. ATTENDANCE: • As a program participant you are expected to attend all classes, workshops and planned activities. You must arrive on time. • In case of illness, you must let the program coordinator know either via email or by phoning the main office at (306) 966-4351.

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