Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge

Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge at Parkville Manor

The Saskatoon Cancer Lodge initially began as a home for the Police Chief George Donald and his family in 1928. In 1946, the property was purchased by the Catholic Dioses and was occupied by several Bishops until 1980.  In 1982, the Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge, funded by donations, was built by the Canadian Cancer Society. They turned it over to the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation to operate the first provincial accommodation for out-of-town patients receiving care at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. The Lodge could house up to 28 patients, providing comfortable rooms and home cooked meals. Due to the age of the structure, the Cancer Agency moved from the College Drive site to their current location at 625 25th Street East. 

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency recently began the process to build a new Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge on the original site.

Accommodation

The Saskatoon Patient Lodge provide guests with a high level of service and comfort. Each of the rooms are designed to feel like home and features a bed, desk, side-chair, towels, extra pillows and blankets, clock radio, and washroom. Patients are allowed one companion. Children under 18 are not allowed to stay.

The lodge is a self-care facility. Patients are expected to manage their own personal needs, including medications. If assistance is needed, patients are required to have a companion stay to provide these needs. Smoking is not allowed inside the lodges, and smoking on the grounds is restricted to designated areas.

Amenities

Patients at the lodge receive three meals a day, delivered to their room. Special diets can be accommodated upon request. Other amenities include:

  • Snacks and beverages
  • Games room
  • Lounges with cable television/DVD players
  • Computer with high-speed Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Library

What to bring

Bedding is provided, but guests are welcome to bring a quilt and pillow. Patients are encouraged to bring a few changes of clothing, toiletry items, books and crafts. Televisions and other appliances are not permitted in the rooms. You are welcome to bring a tablet or laptop computer. Please check with lodge staff before bringing electronic items. The Agency is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Patients are encouraged to leave valuables at home and carry their wallet with them at all times.

Accommodation costs

Guests stay at the lodges for a fee of $40 per person per night. This includes accommodation, meals and snacks. Bag lunches are provided to guests who are required to spend all day at the cancer centre. 

Hours of operation

The lodge accommodates the schedules of the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. They are open from Sunday at 4:00 p.m. through to Friday at 4:00 p.m. On statutory holidays, the lodge opens at 4:00 p.m. unless the holiday falls on a Friday. The lodge is closed on the weekends. We are located on 25 Street East currently.

Transportation

If transportation to the lodge is required, guests are responsible for arranging their own rides. Parking is available at both lodges for $5.00/day, but spaces are limited. 

Reservations

Contact the Saskatoon Patient Lodge to make a reservation as soon as possible. It is recommended that you do not leave it until the last minute to book a room at the lodge.