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Look for the large green space in the
middle of the campus, commonly
known as “the Bowl.” Perfect for a
picnic, this grassy area plays host to
many events throughout the year.
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Professor joseph garcea on what sets u of s apart
Joe Garcea , professor
both adults (sporting
events, theatre) and kids
(youth camps).
of political studies, has
been at the university for
over 30 years and firmly
believes his campus is
worth a visit by both
tourists and saskatoon
residents alike. born in
italy, garcea grew
up in jasper, alta.
“for the record,”
he says, “the u of s
can be just as fun
and interesting as
jasper.” here, he
tells us how.
What’s so
unique about the
university?
in many ways, it’s a
wonderland; there’s lots
to explore with year-
round activities open
to the public. there are
interesting things for
What are your campus
must-sees?
the campus itself is
absolutely beautiful—a
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centre is a spectacular
building designed by
douglas cardinal, the
internationally renowned
first nations architect
who also conceived the
canadian museum of
civilization.
If you had to
choose, what’s
your favourite
museum here?
the diefenbaker
canada centre. it
was built to honour
Prime minister
john diefenbaker,
Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
who is also buried
perfect place to come
there. inside, you’ll find
for a walk. we also
an exact replica of the
have a lot of galleries,
1950s cabinet office on
museums and artwork
Parliament hill. a close
spread throughout the
second is the museum of
campus. the gordon
natural sciences, which
oakes red bear student
is a great place for kids.
At the end of the Bowl is the Peter
MacKinnon Building. Originally built
in 1910, it is today a National Historic
Site, whose gothic architecture provides
a stunning exterior. Inside, you’ll find
the Museum of antiquities and the
original convocation Hall.
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At the opposite end, check out the
Geology Building’s Museum of Natural
Sciences, which is free of charge and
features minerals, rocks, fish, mammals
and cast skeletons of dinosaurs.
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Near the Royal University Hospital,
the Little Stone Schoolhouse was
Saskatoon’s first one-room school.
Built in 1887, it was actually moved
here, brick-by-brick, in 1911 as a way to
preserve the building, which is now a
Saskatoon heritage site.
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