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hether it’s reconnecting over a deliciously prepared meal; sharing memories at a concert; an evening stroll along the beautiful river bank; browsing through great boutiques and shops; discovering 6,000 years worth of history and culture; or taking in one of the city’s other unforgettable activities – you’ll fi nd that Saskatoon is well worth exploring.


Art, Artists and Actors Take the time to indulge in the arts and cultural side of Saskatoon with a trip to an art gallery, or rock out to great live music. We have something for every type of creative and performance art lover! Catch a fi lm at the Broadway Theatre – a community owned arts centre focusing on fi lm and presenting live theatre and music. View the magnifi cent exhibitions at the Mendel Art Gallery and relax at the zen-like attached Civic Conservatory. Make sure to stop by the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival box offi ce to reserve your ticket for some great live theatre on the unique banks of the South Saskatchewan River running from July 7- August 22. This season features The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Merchant of Venice. Visit Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade store offering a unique collection by artisans from around the world.


Natural Beauty


Boasting over 400 acres of riverbank parks and trails to explore, and with more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city, Saskatoon is a nature- lover’s delight. Discover prairie, forest, sheltered creek and river valley habitats on fi ve nature trails and explore hands-on displays in the Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Enjoy a wide array of animals native to Saskatchewan at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Cycle, jog, or walk over sixty kilometres of riverbank trails through beautifully landscaped parks and


natural areas along the Meewasin Valley Trail. Enjoy a light meal at the Berry Barn, a breathtaking garden-like setting over- looking the South Saskatchewan River. Don’t miss out on the Saskatoon berry pie! Board the Saskatoon Princess or the Meewasin Queen for a scenic river cruise from Shearwater Tours.


Cultural Connections


The Saskatoon area has been inhabited for some 6,000 years. Come experience Saskatoon’s culturally rich history and delight in the stories of its people. Walk through history at the Saskatoon Branch of the Western Development Museum. History comes alive as you are transported through 100 years of pioneer history and a life-size replica of 1910 Boomtown. Rich, colourful, cultural heritage on the prairies is displayed at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada; one of Canada’s most foremost cultural heritage museums. Take an invigo- rating and awe-inspiring journey through Wanuskewin Heritage Park, where 6,000 years of Northern Plains Aboriginal History is celebrated. Located on the University of Saskatchewan Campus, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre is a museum, archives and research centre dedicated to Canadian citizenship, leadership and Canada’s role in the international commu- nity. Drop in to Souleio Foods downtown for a hearty meal. Breakfast, lunch or supper - their meals are a taste of home with an urban fl air. Many of the products they carry come from small, local family farms or businesses. This summer, the Marr Residence will proudly tell the story of those present in 1885. Come see “The Story of the Saskatoon Field Hospital” as well as numerous other events around the province during the 125th Anniversary of the Northwest Resistance (www.trailsof1885.com).


Festivals & Events


This city embraces festivals! Start off the summer with one of the most-anticipated


Come experience Saskatoon’s culturally rich history and delight in the stories of its people.


events of the year with The Saskatchewan Children’s Festival. Running from June 8 – 12 the Festival will bring the best children’s entertainers from around the globe to Saskatoon. Tune in to a diverse world of music at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest running from June 25- July 4. Saska- toon’s annual “fl avour-ite event” featuring thirty of the city’s favourite restaurants and over fi fty-fi ve Saskatchewan performers is A Taste of Saskatchewan on July 20-25. The Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival is a ten-day thrill ride through incredible theatre acts and performers from around the world (July 29 – August 7). Last year’s inaugural NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (August 4) event was sold out – and it’s easy to understand why with 250 laps of on-the-edge-of-your-seat action! Celebrate the end of summer with two unique and astonishing fi reworks shows orchestrating to music. Entertainment, games, food and fun will be at the Saskatoon Fireworks Festival on September 3 – 4. This is only a taste of the festivals and events Saskatoon has to offer, for a complete schedule check out www.tourismsaskatoon.com/festivals, or call one of our friendly travel counsel- lors, toll free at 1-800-567-2444 Ext. 25.


Create new memories, come explore Saskatoon!


WestJet offers a daily same plane service between Kelowna and Saskatoon; in addition Air Canada and WestJet both provide numerous connecting services between the two centres.


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