Short Hill

Description of the Historic Place

Short Hill is a historic roadway located on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River. This historic place is located in the neighbourhood of Nutana between the 500 and 600 Blocks of Victoria Avenue.

Heritage Value

Short Hill was dug out of an existing indentation in the riverbank around 1910. Too steep for wagons or streetcars, it was used very little until automobiles became more prevalent. Today, Short Hill continues to convey Saskatoon’s early history and transportation network.

Source: City of Saskatoon Built Heritage Database; Saskatoon’s History in Street Names

Character Defining Elements

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

• Those features that relate to its historic value such as its location and context within the neighbourhood of Nutana.