Living in Saskatchewan, we have some unique attributes that unite us as a community, despite our differences in lifestyle or politics. We all know that it’s not called a hoodie in Saskatchewan, it’s called a Bunnyhug. Why, who knows. But mention a bunnyhug to any newcomer, and you’re met with a quizzical stare. We love our Roughriders, and get a kick out of Americans trying to pronounce Saskatchewan (“Easy to draw, hard to pronounce,” is how I explain it when south).
We also have the common frustration when big stores, events and concerts overlook our province in search of bigger populations. So, when a new store opening happens in our province, we take (big) note, because chances are we’ve been waiting for it!
This week marks the grand opening of the new Costco store in Saskatoon. Located at 225 Market Drive in Saskatoon, the store will not only serve the city of Saskatoon but the bedroom communities surrounding it along with cities and towns hundreds of kilometres away – I know this to be true as we regularly drove in to Costco in Saskatoon when we lived in North Battleford which was 135 km away!
The new Costco Saskatoon South will also have a Gas Station, Photo Centre, Optical Centre, Tire Centre, Pharmacy, Fresh Food, Bakery, and Food Court.
The doors officially open on Thursday November 10th at 8 a.m. with the ribbon cutting ceremony and I’ll be there to celebrate! There will be special items only available at the Costco Saskatoon South location for the grand opening. I don’t know what they are either, but can’t wait to see (I wonder how much room I’ll have in the back of my car to haul items home, hmmm…)
I’ll also get a sneak peek the evening before, so make sure you’re following me on Twitter, Instagram stories, and Snapchat where I’ll be sharing it all to help you navigate your shopping on the big day and in the weeks ahead!
Everyone has their favorite reason to visit Costco, whether it’s the hot dogs after your shopping haul, picking up your favorite bath and beauty products from P&G (I love the Olay Regenerist products and stock up and I never run out of Tide thanks to the huge containers of Tide Pods I buy), or the bounty of fresh fruit, veggies and meat at bulk pricing (my freezer always has a supply of Kirkland chicken breasts).
If you’re not already a Costco member, you can sign up before the official opening to beat the rush. Sign-up at one of the Costco warehouses in the greater Saskatoon area. Already a Costco member? Bring a friend to sign-up and you can each receive a $10 Costco Cash Card. Of course, once you have your membership you can also shop at Costco.ca for a huge (HUGE!) amount of items not available in store (I’ve purchased furniture from Costco.ca and have been happy with their customer service).
Congratulations Saskatoon on area on your new (and second in the city, woo!) Costco South grand opening! Saskatchewan is celebrating with you!
That is so awesome! I used to shop at Costco because I got a deal on a membership through my work but then it expired and I never renewed. We just never went there often enough to make it worth while
That’s great news !!
That’s great to hear..sadly believe it or not, I have never ever been to a Costco, I have heard lots and that is about it!!
We LOVE our Costco! We have to drive into Edmonton(2hours) to go to our nearest location, but it’s worth it 🙂
Exciting! We’re supposed to be getting one in our city so we’ll see what happens. I didn’t like driving an hour round trip to go to the closest one.
I was at Costco today and it was busy. I shop there about once a month.
Costco is always such fun. I live about and 1.5 hours from one so I wish I had a closer option too!
I hope you enjoy shopping there.
Awesome! We have a Costco here and really love it.
I’ve never been to a Costco but have heard you can get some great deals there! The closest Costco to me is a couple hours away so it’s not really feasible to get a membership for.
My son lives close to this Costco and is excited that it will be opening soon.
I love Costco so much, especially their return policy. It’s amazing.
Costco has some great deals. Congrats on your new store, have fun shopping!
I really like Costco because you can get stuff you can’t get anywhere else. My biggest problem is that every time I go I spend at least $350 and I can’t help myself. lol Congratulations Saskatchewan !
That is awesome news! I highly recommend Costco as a great place to shop!
So lucky you get to go – there will be food samles on every aisle!
Happy shopping. I live in south central Ontario so I’ve always been close to a Costco store. I know I’d miss shopping there if I moved to a town without a Costco store nearby.
I dream of a Costco coming closer than a 3hr drive from us!! Fingers crossed someday!!
I know lots of people who will be happy!! I was hoping they would’ve built a second Costco here, instead of the gas station.
Awesome!!! Enjoy your new costco!!!! I love shopping at costco.. especially for gas! so much cheaper!
I like shopping at Costco once in a while.
We waited a long time for this and I hope to go there later this month. Maybe then it won’t be quite so crazy busy now that there will be 2 in the city.
Sooo jealous! My nearest Costco is a 2 hour drive away (Sudbury). Northern Ontario has a similar plight to Sask.
Costco is great for bulk buys but I don’t find it particularly good value and the membership cost has pretty much put it out of the market for me now!
I love Costco, It’s not in a convenient location but not too far. I got once a month and I feel that I save at least the membership fee, so it’s worth it.
I live in Ontario in the vicinity of two Costcos and have never been inside one!!! Sounds like such a mysterious place….I hear so much about it that I have put it on my bucket place lol
It is always good to have lots of shopping options!
nice for SK!
I love Costco! Hope you have a great time at the opening!
great news for SK ! I haven’t actually been to a Costco in a few years, we do not have one in our town but do in the next town!
I think I am the only person that has not been to a Costco.
I like costco so much! balderson individual wrapped cheese packs are a must to get!
Yay I love Costco
We love our Costco. It’s about an hour away!
Exciting! You’ll love it!
Good for Costco fans! I’m from the east and not near Costco, but my brother lives in Saskatchewan, and the first time I ever visited the province, the first place he took me to was Costco, since he was in the city picking me up at the airport. I know they often do Costco runs from their small town, so he’ll be happy about this! I’ve been to Saskatchewan a few times now, and have never heard of a bunnyhug! ( I like it, though!)
Yay on a new Costco! Love shopping there but I always find I leave with more than I went in to get.
Fantastic news, enjoy!
AWESOME.WONDERFUL NEWS.
We just got a new one in Waterloo, Ontario this week too!
My sister in Florida loves Costco and picks up prepared foods and does her grocery and pharmacy shopping there.
Costco…my home away from home! The highlight of many weeks is my trip to Costco. Good to see Saskatchewan getting some extra Costco love!
Costco is my favourite store but I always end up spending way more than I should!
I love shopping in bulk at Costco!
Glad you have a new one! So much fun!
I wish there was a Costco in Regina or Brandon ,MB. They are closer for me to go to.
I love going to Costco. I wish I had one that was closer to me. A nice new one, like this one, would be nice.
I love Costco! Especially with a family of four boys:)