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Davidson

Stop 1–2 hours on the Highway 11 run between Saskatoon and Regina: the coffee pot, a photo, a meal, fuel, then go. Sleep here only if you are splitting the drive.

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Davidson is a grain-farming town on Highway 11, roughly midway between Saskatoon and Regina, and it has leaned into that position since 1902. The draw is a 7.3 m roadside coffee pot near the Highway 11/44 junction, plus a golf course and a handful of highway restaurants. Almost everyone passes through in an hour; a night makes sense only if you are breaking up the drive or heading east to Lake Diefenbaker.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, snow, short daylight)
Airports
YXE · YQR
Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Davidson911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Saskatchewan highway conditions (24 h)511
  • Health advice line (HealthLine 811)811

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Davidson, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a snackC$3–8 (≈ US$3–6)
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant main courseC$18–30 (≈ US$14–25)
  • BeerBeer in a loungeC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Budget bedCampground pitch (seasonal), a night, per roomC$25 (≈ US$19)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$190 (≈ US$140)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

World's Largest Coffee PotMidway stop on Highway 11Grain-farming historyDavidson Golf Club
Airports
YXE Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International (About 110 km (68 mi) north on Highway 11; the usual arrival airport for this stretch) · YQR Regina International (About 145 km (90 mi) south on Highway 11)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −10°C (14°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −7°C (19°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −8°C (18°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Davidson: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−10°C (14°F)

−20°C (−4°F)

8 rd

Feb

−7°C (19°F)

−17°C (1°F)

6 rd

Mar

1°C (34°F)

−10°C (14°F)

7 rd

Apr

11°C (52°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Oct

11°C (52°F)

−1°C (30°F)

7 rd

Nov

0°C (32°F)

−9°C (16°F)

7 rd

Dec

−8°C (18°F)

−18°C (0°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town is small enough to walk in 15 minutes, but the coffee pot, the golf club and the antique stop sit outside the centre on Highway 11 and Highway 747. Rider Express runs a long-distance bus along the Edmonton–Saskatoon–Davidson–Regina corridor; check current days and times before relying on it.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Saskatoongo

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive north on Highway 11

The nearest real city: riverbank trails, food and museums. A full day, not a quick side trip.

Lake Diefenbaker

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Highway 44 east, then local roads to the lake

Reservoir beaches, fishing and campgrounds; best Jun–Aug.

Rosetowncaution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Highway 7 west from Highway 11, or Highway 15 via Outlook

A service town on the western route; only worth it if you are already heading that way.

Regina

go

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

Drive south on Highway 11

Provincial capital; pair with a stop at Regina Beach on Last Mountain Lake.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Railway Street / town centre

Davidson Hotel and Motel is here; walkable to the main street and a short drive to the coffee pot.

King Edward Street

Jubilee Motor Inn; quiet residential edge of town, still under 5 minutes' drive from Highway 11.

Highway 11/44 junction

Fuel, fast food and the coffee pot; practical for one night mid-drive, no real neighbourhood.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
High
C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$130C$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Fuel, Saskatoon–Davidson–Saskatoon (about 220 km)1 × C$30C$30
Golf green fee, 9 holes2 × C$35C$70
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20C$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$57
Trip total≈ C$314 per person per day, bed includedC$627≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance bus fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a snackC$3–8 (≈ US$3–6)
Fast-food comboC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
Restaurant main courseC$18–30 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer in a loungeC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
Fuel, per litreC$1.40–1.70 (≈ US$2)
Motel room, one nightC$90–190 (≈ US$70–140)
Golf green feeC$30–45 (≈ US$25–35)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet prairie town and generally safe; the real risks are highway driving, winter weather and long distances between services. Lock your car and keep water and a blanket in it in winter.
  • Highway 11 is a fast two-lane highway with passing lanes: watch for turning traffic and farm equipment.
  • Winter driving Nov–Mar brings ice, drifting snow and highway closures; check the provincial road report before setting out.
  • Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the back roads east toward Lake Diefenbaker.
  • Fuel and food options thin out after dark; fill up in Saskatoon or Regina if you arrive late.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Saskatchewan highway conditions (24 h)
511
Health advice line (HealthLine 811)
811

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Highway conditions511
  • HealthLine 811811

Embassy

No consulates in Davidson; the US consulate general is in Calgary and most embassies are in Ottawa. For emergencies, call 911.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, Saskatoon → Davidson (about 110 km): about C$15–20 (≈ US$11–15)
  • Rider Express, Saskatoon → Davidson: check current fare and days
  • Golf green fee, 9 holes: about C$35 (≈ US$30)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the coffee pot? — Where is the coffee pot?
  • Is the highway open? — Is the highway open?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the nearest fuel? — Where is the nearest fuel?

Saskatchewan does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so summer evenings stay light later than in Alberta.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Davidson. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, snow, short daylight) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Verified coffee pot parking and picnic-area details, plus a photo stop time budget.
  2. Field-checked Rider Express timetable for the Edmonton–Regina corridor.
  3. Place pages for the golf club, the antique stop and the two motels with current season and hours.
  4. Winter and summer arrival fixtures so the drive-split decision can go green.

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