Living in North Battleford | City of North Battleford

North Battleford is the young and growing hub of north-west Saskatchewan. Get a head start relocating here with the Battlefords relocation guide.

Battlefords relocation guide

Located in Treaty 6 Territory and in the heartland of the Métis, the city of North Battleford is a vibrant community that draws visitors, shoppers, and facility users from all over northwest Saskatchewan. We are home to thriving local businesses and world-class recreational amenities.

We are the hub of northwest Saskatchewan. North Battleford is situated in an outdoor recreation enthusiast's paradise and is close to Saskatchewan's premiere Ski Hill Table Mountain, Battlefords Provincial Park, with incredible lakes within driving distance.

The City of North Battleford offers one of the lowest living costs in Saskatchewan. Many tax incentives and land development opportunities make relocating to or expanding business in the city an attractive option to live or invest in.

See what business incentives and support we offer.

A perk of living in North Battleford that is sometimes overlooked is the maximum “8-minute commute” that those living and working in the community enjoy daily. There is plenty of time to go home for lunch, run and pick up the kids from school, or to take the dog for a quick walk on your lunch break. While enjoying all the amenities of city life, residents are still able to maximize their time each day and spend less time commuting and more time where it counts – at home.

Being in the centre of lake country has its benefits, you can pick up everything you need and be at the lake in 20 minutes for some rest and relaxation. We are home to incredible recreational facilities that draw users from all over the province. See what we have and start your next visit to North Battleford.

Explore our Parks and Recreation spaces.

North Battleford is the seventh-largest city in the province and is directly across the North Saskatchewan River from the Town of Battleford. Together, the two communities are known as "The Battlefords" and strong regional partnerships have been developed between the municipalities and neighbouring First Nations communities in the area.

North Battleford also borders the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437 and also features Canada's only remaining Crown Colony, the North Battleford Crown Colony, within the North Battleford City limits.

The Battlefords are served by the Yellowhead Highway and Highway 4, Highway 26, Highway 29, and Highway 40.