Davidson, Saskatchewan, a town nestled in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada, boasts a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. The town owes its existence to Colonel Andrew Duncan Davidson, an ambitious entrepreneur from Glencoe, Ontario. In 1902, Davidson ventured to Saskatchewan with the vision of establishing a 'midway' settlement between the cities of Regina and Saskatoon.
Agriculture was one of Davidson's driving passions, and he saw the potential in the fertile soil of Saskatchewan for grain farming. Through the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company, he purchased 700,000 acres from the railway and the federal government. Davidson also organized a train route from Chicago to Saskatoon, making a single stop in Davidson. This route attracted American bankers, entrepreneurs, and newspapermen, sparking business growth in the area.
The town, named after its founder, quickly earned the nickname 'Midway Town' due to its central location. On November 15, 1906, Davidson was officially declared a town. During World War II, the Royal Canadian Air Force built and operated RCAF Station Davidson as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, located 7 kilometres east of the town.
Davidson, Saskatchewan is conveniently located 104 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon, adjacent to provincial highway 11 and Highway 44, in the rural municipality of Arm River. The town is approximately halfway between Saskatoon and Regina, making it a popular stopping point with numerous restaurants and gas stations located adjacent to the highway.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Davidson, Saskatchewan had a population of 1,044 living in 466 of its 524 total private dwellings. This represented a slight decrease of -0.4% from its 2016 population of 1,048. With a land area of 4.05 km2, the town had a population density of 257.8/km2 in 2021.
Davidson, Saskatchewan offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities to its residents. These include hockey, baseball, fitness, curling, figure skating, dance, gymnastics, and riding. The Davidson Cyclones of the Long Lake Hockey League play at the Davidson AGT Centre.
For golf enthusiasts, Davidson is home to the 9-hole grass green, Davidson Golf and Country Club. The local swimming pool, located beside the local campground, offers swimming lessons, providing a fun and healthy activity for community members of all ages.
