Saskatoon & Area

Museum of Antiquities

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 12:56

The Museum of Antiquities on the University of Saskatchewan campus offers a rare opportunity for anyone interested in art or antiquity. The Museum features the Charioteer of Delphi, the Venus de Milo, and panels from the frieze of the Parthenon, as well as other famous and intriguing works. The collection also includes original pottery and original Roman coinage.

Batoche National Historic Site

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 07:15
Photo Credit: Jordan Cooper

Declared a National Historic Site for Canada in 1923, Batoche commemorates the history of the Métis community as well as the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. Selected by Louis Riel as the headquarters of the Provisional Government of Saskatchewan, Batoche was the last battlefield of the rebellion.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 07:50
Photo Credit: Daryl Mitchell

The Forestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo provides a natural habitat for over 350 animals that are native to North America.  Visitors will have access to exhibits showcasing deer, wolf, bison, fox, snow leopards, reptiles, fish and more. For the children, there is a petting zoo that allows them to get up-close and personal with several animals.

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