Yorkton, Agricultural hub in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada
Located at the intersection of Highways 9 and 16, Yorkton extends across 36 square kilometers of aspen parkland terrain with black calcareous soil.
The York Farmers Colonization Company established Yorkton in 1882 near Little Whitesand River, leading to its incorporation as a town in 1894.
The Yorkton Film Festival, operating since 1947, stands as a primary showcase for Canadian short films, bringing together filmmakers from across the nation.
The municipal airport, Canadian National Railway, and Canadian Pacific Railway services connect Yorkton to major transportation routes throughout Saskatchewan.
Winter temperatures in Yorkton can drop to minus 46.1 degrees Celsius, while summer highs reach 40.6 degrees Celsius in this continental climate zone.
Location: Saskatchewan
Inception: July 15, 1894
Elevation above the sea: 500 m
Part of: Central Saskatchewan
Shares border with: Melville
Website: http://yorkton.ca
GPS coordinates: 51.21205,-102.46124
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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