Pioneer Memorial Cairn

Description of the Historic Place

The Pioneer Memorial Cairn is a stone structure that features a plaque dedicated to commemorate the early Saskatoon pioneers. Built in 1952, the monument is located in Cosmopolitan Park in the neighbourhood of Nutana.

Heritage Value

The Pioneer Memorial Cairn was built to honour the men and women who were the original founders of Saskatoon. Early settlement in the area had not been easy, with the initial long harsh winters that the early pioneers had to face, as well as the Great Depression which had arose after the quick Boom Period. The cairn was dedicated to the memory of all early pioneers by the Saskatoon Old Timer's Association in 1952 on the 70th anniversary of the city's founding. 

Source: City of Saskatoon Built Heritage Database

Character Defining Elements

Key elements which contribute to the heritage value of this historic resource include:

• Those features that relate to the monuments historical significance including its stone structure, plaque, and its location within Cosmopolitan Park.