Unity, Saskatchewan is a charming town nestled in the western part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. With a population of 2,573, Unity is a vibrant community that offers a unique blend of history and modern attractions. The town is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 21, and the intersection of the CNR and CPR main rail lines. Unity is situated 200 km west-northwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and 375 km southeast of Edmonton, Alberta. The neighboring town of Wilkie is just 33 km to the east.
The history of Unity, Saskatchewan is deeply intertwined with the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1908. This significant event marked the transformation of Unity from a small settlement in 1904 to a bustling town of about 600 residents in the 1920s. By 1966, the population had grown to 2,154 residents. Unity's historical journey was even the subject of playwright Kevin Kerr's Governor General's Award-winning play Unity (1918), which dramatizes the effect of the 1918 flu pandemic on the town.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Unity, Saskatchewan had a population of 2,496 living in 1,042 of its 1,148 total private dwellings. This represented a change of -3% from its 2016 population of 2,573. With a land area of 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi), Unity had a population density of 257.3/km2 (666.5/sq mi) in 2021.
Unity, Saskatchewan is home to a variety of attractions that cater to both residents and visitors. The town boasts history murals in downtown, the Unity & District Heritage Museum, and the Unity Golf Course. The Unity Regional Park houses the Unity Ball Diamonds and the Unity Arena. The Unity Credit Union Aquatics Centre is another popular attraction. Nature lovers will appreciate the Sink and Gordon Lakes located just west of Unity, which provide wetlands for many migratory birds. Muddy Lake, located just south of town, is another must-visit spot.
Unity, Saskatchewan is well-served by various modes of transportation. The Unity railway station receives Via Rail service with The Canadian calling at Unity several times per week. Unity is also on the Canadian National Railway tracks. In 1924, the Canadian Pacific Railway crossed the Canadian National Railway at Topaz, just west of Unity.
