Sights in Saskatoon
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Western Development Museum
If you only go to one museum in Saskatchewan, the Western Development Museum should be it. With stunning detail and nothing overlooked, this is a faithful re-creation of Saskatoon c 1910. Displaying the longest indoor street of any museum in Canada, you can roam through the buildings, from a dentist's office that looks like it was taken from a horror film to the pharmacy where hundreds of vintage bottle line the shelves, and find countless treasures.
There are trains, steam tractors, a sod house, buggies, sleighs and even a jail. Beyond the street is the excellent exhibition 'Winning the Prairie Gamble,' chronicling the rise from hardship that gave birth to the province. …
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Mendel Art Gallery & Conservatory
A short walk northeast along the river from the downtown area brings you to the Mendel Art Gallery & Conservatory. With a focus on local artists and frequently changing exhibits, it's a pleasant addition to a stroll by the river. The conservatory is especially enticing, with a Zen garden to quiet the soul.
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Ukrainian Museum of Canada
With an emphasis on traditional clothing and contemporary artwork, this museum offers great insight into the world of Ukrainian Canadians. Check out the gift shop for pysanka (decorated wooden eggs) and patterns to make your own traditional Ukrainian clothing.
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Saskatoon Railway Museum
Thomas fans unite for this Saskatoon Railway Museum. A little way out of town but a must for trainspotters, this simple museum isn't much more than an opportunity to get up close and personal with some locomotives, cabooses and anything else that runs on tracks.
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Saskatoon Blades
Taking up residence at the Credit Union Centre are the Saskatoon Blades. The local WHL team puts on a good show, with its fast, rough and sharp style of hockey.
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Meewasin Centre
The tiny but informative Meewasin Centre tells the history of the river and the city, and has maps and excellent self-guided walking tours.
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