Diefenbaker Canada Centre (http://artsandscience.usa...) - The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is a unique public facility, combining the only Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada. The galleries feature permanent exhibits on Mr Diefenbaker, period replicas of the Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Room ca. 1950's and temporary exhibits relating to diverse topics.
Mendel Art Galley (http://www.mendel.ca/) 950 Spadina Cres E - The Mendel Art Gallery features contemporary and historical art. It is open every day except Christmas Day.
Meewasin Valley Centre (http://www.meewasin.com/) 402 Third Ave S along the S Saskatchewan River, â +1 306 665-6887, 9AM-5PM. Local cultural and natural history - free.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada (http://www.umc.sk.ca/) - The Ukrainian Museum of Canada vividly preserves and recreates Ukrainian culture in Canada through temporary and permanent displays.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park (http://www.wanuskewin.com/) - 5 km north of Saskatoon on Wanuskewin Rd. Wanuskewin is an international visitor site to learn about 6,000 years of First Nations culture.
Western Development Museum (http://wdm.ca/stoon.html) - The museum features 1910 Boomtown, the longest indoor museum street in Canada, which presents the time of pioneer settlement and farm expansion in the Canadian West. It illustrates the technological progression of agricultural and transportation practices through interpretive displays and extensive artifact displays. It also has a large collection of vintage farm machinery which is worth a look if you are interested in mechanical things.
University of Saskatchewan (http://www.usask.ca) - Many buildings in the University have permanent, free exhibits set up. Most notable is the Biology Building, which has 2 full-size models of dinosaur bones, as well as some animals to look at.
festivals
Saskatoon hosts many festivals and events during the summer. These include:
Saskatoon Exhibition. Annual fair with the usual assortment of midway rides and live entertainment. Usually held in early August.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (http://www.shakespeareont...) - Saskatchewan's only professional theatre. Performs Shakespearian plays in a pair of large tents beside the Mendel Art Gallery in July and August.
Art in the Heart - this is a great little event in the Caswell area. There is artist vendors from Saskatoon, as well as crafts, face-painting and henna. Live local music is playing all day, and there is a kid's area in the Church Basement where they can do crafts and learn a play. Truly a unique experience to check out when in Saskatoon. Late September.
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (http://www.saskjazz.com/) - Major jazz festival. Combines free public performances, beer gardens at the Bessborough Hotel with major artists, and various paid performances in venues around the city. Runs from mid-June through the beginning of July.
Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival (http://www.saskatoonchild...) - Children oriented activities located on the riverbank of Saskatoon in June.
Saskatoon International Fringe Festival (http://www.25thstreetthea...) - Street performances and alternative theatre centred around Broadway Avenue in August.
Folk Fest (http://saskatoon.com/folkfest/) - an annual, multi-cultural festival comprised of up to 25 ethnic pavilions located throughout the city. Inside each pavilion, visitors will find cultural displays, dance, song, food, folklore, fables and skits. Runs in August.
Canada Remembers Airshow (http://www.canadaremember...) - Dedicating to remembering Canada's veterans, combines ground displays of intage aircraft, WW II trainers, fighters and bombers as well as the latest in jet-powered aircraft. Has active air acts which include vintage WWII aircraft, current military aircraft, and the Canadian Forces' Snowbirds Demonstration Team. Runs in August. 2009 will be its last year of performance.
""A Taste of The Saskatchewan" [http://www.tasteofsaskatchewan.ca/} - An Annual festival in which 30 of Saskatoon's finest restaurants are featured and provide Hors d'oeuvre and live entertainment. Often taking place in the latter half of July, the festival's riverside location provides an excellent atmosphere.