Events and Attractions for Saskatoon Experience Pass Descriptions and Information Jazz Festival June 21 July 1 saskjazz.com For ten days each summer, the city of Saskatoon bursts into song as the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival plays host to hundreds of world class artists. Over 80,000 hungry music fans devour the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, pop, and world music each year, with a program that spans as many genres as it does continents. The first Festival took place in Saskatoon during the summer of 1987. Today it has become the second largest festival of its kind in Western Canada. Ticket venues: TD Mainstage (Bessborough Gardens), Broadway Theatre, The Bassment, Amigos, Vangelis, The Odeon, Village Guitar & Amp Co., Sheraton Cavalier Ballroom, Prairie Lily Riverboat For tickets: (306) 652-4700 Free venues: PotashCorp Club Jazz, The James Hotel Free Stage, Spadina Freehouse Free Stage, 2nd Ave Grill Free Stage, Experience Downtown Free Stage PGA Tour Canada Dakota Dunes Open July 4 7 pgatour.com or dakotadunes.ca The new PGA Tour Canada makes a stop in Saskatoon with 156 of the top young players in the world. Location: Dakota Dunes Golf Links (Whitecap Dakota First Nation) See map Ph: (306) 664-4653 Canada Remembers Our Heroes Airshow July 6 7 canadaremembersourheroes.com Canada s largest annual tribute to heroes features the Snowbirds, CF-18 Hornet, and Skyhawks Parachute Team. Also on site, Canadian Forces, Police, Fire, and many other interactive, educational and exciting displays including the emotional Parade of Veterans. Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway (North of Saskatoon off Highway #12, on the way to Martensville) See Map
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan July 10 Aug 25 shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com Saskatchewan s finest actors performing Shakespeare s greatest works in a tent, this year featuring MacBeth and The Comedy of Errors. Location: Tents along the South Saskatchewan River (by Mendel Art Gallery) Ph: (306) 653-2300 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Season runs May 11 Sept 28 autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca Saskatchewan, Saskatoon and surrounding communities can be proud of Canada s finest asphalt short track. It is a progressive banked oval track with racing each weekend where some of Canada s finest race divisions and drivers showcase their talents. Location: North of Saskatoon off Highway #12, on the way to Martensville (See map) Ph: (306) 651-3278 A Taste of Saskatchewan July 16 21 tasteofsaskatchewan.ca Food and entertainment festival featuring over 30 of Saskatoon s finest restaurants and over 55 of Saskatchewan s hottest bands. Location: Kiwanis Memorial Park Ph: (306) 975-3175 John Arcand Fiddle Fest Aug 8 11 johnarcandfiddlefest.com A 4-day multicultural music festival with workshops, artist presentations and showcases, old time dances and competitions. Free un-serviced camping and on site concessions. New for 2013 Cultural Camps runs Thursday through Saturday featuring a variety of workshops on Métis cultural art forms. Also, free shuttle service from the Heritage Inn, Mall at Lawson Heights, and Market Mall. Location: 7 kilometers southwest of Saskatoon on the Pike Lake Highway (#60) at "Windy Acres". (See map)
Folkfest Aug 15 17 saskatoonfolkfest.ca Annual 3-day multicultural festival showcasing culture through displays, demonstrations, entertainment and ethnic cuisine. Pavilions include: Asia Pacific, Central America and Mexican, Norway, Ukrainian Karpaty, Bangladesh, German, Indian and Métis, Oromo, Brazilian, Greek, Irish, Philippines, Caribbean, India, Laos, and Scottish. Location: various venues in Saskatoon, continuous shuttle available. PotashCorp Fireworks Festival Aug 30 31 potashcorpfireworksfestival.ca A celebration of community, the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival has it all. Choreographed pyrotechnic fireworks light up the sky each evening as well as live music, cultural performances, family activities, food and much more. 5 p.m. - midnight daily Location: Rotary Park and River Landing Amphitheatre Ph: (306) 652-1400 Saskatoon Exhibition Aug 6 11 saskatoonex.com Saskatchewan's largest annual event - midway, grandstand, free entertainment, kidsville, chuckwagon races, trade show and much more! noon to midnight, except Tuesday 3 p.m. to midnight Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth Street West Ph: (306) 931-7149
ATTRACTIONS Wanuskewin Heritage Park Hours: Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Wanuskewin.com Ph: (306) 931-6767 Our award-winning architecturally-unique Visitor Centre is your gateway to the incredibly beautiful unspoiled natural prairie landscape with 360 acres of scenic trails, interpretive sites, archeological digs, fauna, flora and herbs. Learn the stories and lifestyles of the Northern Plains Indians who have gathered at this one meeting place for over 6,000 years. Experience Northern Plains culture through hands-on demonstrations, traditional cuisine, art galleries, indoor and outdoor activities and overnight Tipi wilderness camps. Location: 5 km north of Saskatoon on Wanuskewin Road, RR #4, Penner Road see map Western Development Museum Hours: Open 9 a.m. 5 p.m. daily (excl. holidays) Wdm.ca Ph: (306) 931-1910 The Western Development Museum's 1910 Boomtown is a representation of a typical Saskatchewan town, captures the atmosphere and style of this bustling period. Over 30 buildings portray community life - from the general store overflowing with everything from nails to gingham, to the blacksmith shop ringing with the sound of the hammer striking the anvil. Transport yourself back to a time when the clip clop of horses filled the air. Your visit also includes the Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit, Transportation Gallery and more! You don't just visit this museum, you live it! Location: 2610 Lorne Avenue South Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last admission at 8 p.m.) Park hours: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.saskatoon.ca/go/zoo Ph: (306) 975-3382 It all began with a tree nursery. Millions of saplings and a hundred years later, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo remains a cornerstone of ecology, inspired learning and lasting memories in the Prairies. Today, this National Historic Site boasts carefully crafted garden spaces, restored heritage buildings, a great new naturally-themed playground and Saskatchewan s only CAZA accredited zoo. Whether your visit is lively and exciting or quietly reflective, this distinctly-saskatchewan experience is sure to be a memorable one! Location: 1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive (off Attridge Drive)
Shearwater River Cruises/The Prairie Lily Every day scheduled cruises depart from the dock at: 4 p.m. (boarding 3:30 p.m) and 6:30 p.m. (boarding 6 p.m.) Saturdays and Sundays: 2 p.m. Matinee Cruise (boarding 1:30pm) Theprairielily.com Ph: (306) 955-5459 or 1-888-747-7572 Sightseeing cruises along the river in downtown Saskatoon on a classic riverboat. The 120-passenger ship is washroom equipped, fully air conditioned, and has a licensed bar. The company also hosts dinner and luncheon cruises for chartered groups, Sunday Captain s Brunch cruises and entertainment evenings. Location: Departs from docks near the Mendel Art Gallery, Spadina Crescent
Maps and Locations Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Take Circle Drive to Idylwyld Drive, proceed North on Idylwyld Drive, stay in the Highway #12 North to Blaine Lake lane and once past 71st Street you will come to an overpass. At the top of this overpass, you will see our facility on your right. Proceed north on Highway #12 for about 1.5 km to the first right hand turn (87th Street), turn right and double back 1.0 km on the old highway to the track entrance
Dakota Dunes Golf Links Head south on Lorne Avenue, which turns into Highway 219 Follow for approximately 25 Km. Right hand turn at the Dakota Dunes sign
John Arcand Fiddle Fest
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Route 1 Head north on Idylwyld Drive/Louis Riel Trail Take right exit to Highway 11 (Prince Albert), follow for approximately 7 Km. Turn right on to Wanuskewin Road Turn left on to Penner Road, follow for approximately 2 Km. Wanuskewin Heritage Park entrance to the right Route 2 From downtown take 2 nd Avenue North and cross 33 rd Street. This is where 2 nd Avenue North turns into Warman Road. Follow Warman Road north for approximately 3.5 Km, and cross 51 st Street. This is where Warman Road turns into Wanuskewin Road. Follow Wanuskewin Road for approximately 6.5 Km Turn right on to Penner Road and follow for approximately 2 Km Wanuskewin Heritage Park entrance to the right