Saskatoon 
A list of indoor fun family attractions and indoor amusements centres in the City of Saskatoon.
Rain, shine, or snow these places are fun places to visit, whether you are a city resident or a tourist. This article might also serve as your go-to list for inclement weather family’s day out ideas.
Contents:
Indoor Family Tourist Attractions
Indoor Family Amusement Centres
Note: All activities are subject to emerging Covid-19 restrictions. Do check before starting.
I. Indoor Family Attractions
Museum of Natural Sciences
What to do: Providing an outline of evolution throughout geological time, the Museum has various displays of fossils, minerals and rocks, animals and plants. Learn about air-breathing fishes, swimming reptiles, flying reptile and more including plants, geology. There is also a working seismograph on display in an adjacent hallway.
Trip planning:
Location: 112 – 114 Science Place, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Ph: 306-966-4399
Hours: Daily, Year round. Closed December 24 (3:00 PM) to January 2.
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Stat holidays | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
General Admission: Free
Western Development Museum
What to do: A must visit place for history buffs. Visitors to the Saskatoon WDM are transported back to the 1910s. At the Boom Town, you can see actual buildings from the era including a police station, a newspaper office with working printing press, a dentist’s office to name but a few- all kept in a climate-controlled environment. WDM has various exhibits describing various aspects of Saskatchewan history. Meet the Worthys family – a Saskatchewan farm family in Winning the Prairie Gamble. Meet Nellie McClung and Violet McNaughton – two women who were influential in the suffrage movement. You can also find collections of vintage automobiles and farm equipment.
Trip planning:
Location: 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-931-1910
Hours: Closed on New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
Museum Closes at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve.
Wednesday – Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On weekdays, the first hour of the day (11:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday to Friday) is reserved for senior citizens and anyone more vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Admission: Adult $12.00; Senior (Age 65 +) $10.00; Student (any age with valid student card) $8.00; Children (age 6-12 years) $5.00; Preschool Children (age 5 years and younger) Free; Family (parents or guardians & dependant children under 18 years) $27.00
Museum of Antiquities
What to do: The Museum of Antiquities houses replicas and original pieces of various civilizations. You can experience the artistic traditions of both the Western civilizations including Greek and Roman and the more recent collections from ancient Near East and Egypt.
Trip planning:
Location: Peter Mackinnon Building -Room 106, 107 Administration Place, Saskatoon. Metered Parking is available in front of the Administration Building, the University Club and the Physical Activity Complex (PAC). Lot Parking is available in Lot “R” in front of the PAC and in the Place Riel Lot. There is also nearby parking in the Stadium Parkade on College Drive. Phone: 306-966-7818
Hours: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday | 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
General Admission: Free. Donations are welcome
Duck Lake Historical Museum
Trip planning:
Location: Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre, Hwy #11 (The Louis Riel Trail) between Prince Albert and Saskatoon, PO Box 328 Duck Lake SK S0K 1J0. Phone: 306-467-2057
Hours: Victoria Day to June 30 | Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
July 1st to September 7 | Daily
Open by appointment year round.
Hours are subject to change-Please call ahead (306) 467-2057
General Admission: Adult: $6.00, Seniors: $5.00, Students: $2.50, Family: $13.00
Nutrien Wonderhub
Nutrien Wonderhub is the province’s first and only children’s museum. (Previously the Children’s Discovery Museum.)
Trip planning:
Location: Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre, Hwy #11 (The Louis Riel Trail) between Prince Albert and Saskatoon, PO Box 328 Duck Lake SK S0K 1J0. Phone: 306-467-2057
Hours: Monday & statutory holidays | Closed
Tuesday – Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General Admission: General Admission $8/person (children under 1 visit for free)
All children must be accompanied by an adult (18 yrs+) for the duration of their visit.
Marr Residence
What to do: Built by Alexander Marr in 1884, the Marr Residence is the oldest house in Saskatoon. The residence is currently owned by the City of Saskatoon and features various exhibits about the history of Saskatoon and its settlers. There is also a beautiful garden to enjoy.
Trip Planning:
Location: 326 11th Street East – Saskatoon. Phone: 306-652-1201
Hours: Open throughout the year
Admission: Free. Donations are appreciated.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada
What to do: This Preserving and honoring Ukrainian culture, this museum showcases records from Ukrainian immigrants to Canada, Ukranian schoolbooks, their textiles, tools, wooden carvings, postoly and many more.
Tours are available at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada throughout the year. Tours must be booked at least three weeks in advanced, and the tours last approximately 1 hour.
Trip planning:
Location: 910 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-244-3800
Hours: Tuesday- Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday – Monday | Closed
Admission: Adults (16+): $9.00, Seniors (60+): $8.00, Children (under 16): $7.00, Preschoolers: Free
Royal Canadian Legion, Nutana Branch
What to do: Artifacts from the World War I, World War II, the Korea and Gulf Operations can be seen here. The museum not only honors military people, but also peacekeepers in Canadian history.
Trip planning:
Location: 3021 Louise Street, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-374-6303
Hours: Lower Level | Thursday | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Horse Collar in Vimy Lounge | Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Admission: $5 for adults and $2 for children
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
What to do: Located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, Diefenbaker is a cultural, historical and educational institution. The museum preserves the collections representing the life and times of John G. Diefenbaker. The museum also holds educational programs, several international and national exhibitions.The museum also holds virtual exhibitions.
Trip planning:
Location: 101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatachewan, Saskatoon.
Phone: 306-966-8384
Hours: Open Year around. Closed for the Holiday Season from December 19th until January 3rd, as well as Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Family Day, and Good Friday.
Monday- Thursday | 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM; Friday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Weekends and holidays | 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Admission: By donation
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
What to do: Everything you want to know about culture, language, arts and history of First Nations people can be found at the Cultural Centre.
Trip planning:
Location:
305 – 2555 Grasswood Road East, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-244-1146
Hours: Please call to know the hours of operation or event schedules.
Admission: Some programs might be charged while others are free. Please check the website.
University of Saskatchewan Observatory
What to do: Want to see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, comets? The Observatory at the U of S has a 3 meter long refracting telescope that can be used to view the night sky on clear Saturday nights. How about a tour of our solar system? Want to know more about black holes? Learn more on the celestial objects at the museum Observatory.
Trip planning:
Located at the University of Saskatchewan Campus, 1 Block North of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue, Saskatoon. Pay parking is available in the lot immediately east of the observatory. Phone: (306) 966-6429
Hours: Open Saturdays Year round. October – February : 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM; March: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM; April – August : 9:15 PM – 11:30 PM; September : 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Admission: Free
Station Arts Centre
What to do: Rosthern’s old Railway depot has been renovated and turned into the current Station Arts Centre. It still retains the original mansard roofing, one of the few such left in the province. If you are fascinated with trains, you would surely enjoy a visit to this place. Enjoy a touch of history with art. The centre celebrates musical concerts to theatre performances which are highly popular in the community. The centre also has an art gallery which conducts various programs for young artists. The Station’s tea room is a popular lunch time destination for locals and tourists alike.
Trip planning:
Location: 701 Railway Avenue, Rosthern. Phone: 306-232-5332
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday : 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
II. Indoor Family Amusement Centres in Saskatoon
Escape Rooms
Escape Manor: In-person and Online Experience
Location: 245 2nd Ave S, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-343-6093
Hours: Hours vary
Admission: $23.00 per person
Breakout Escape Room : Ages 12+
Location : 805 48th Street, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-384-0008, or after hours call 306-227-8171
Hours : Daily | By appointment
Admission: Book Online
Escape City: Few games have mature themes and are recommended for those 16 and older. Others can be enjoyed by the whole family. children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: 248 3rd Avenue S, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-931-2489
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 6 PM – 10 PM; Friday 6 PM – 12 AM; Saturday 2 PM – 12 AM; Sunday 2 PM – 10 PM
Admission: $26 to $30; Book Online
Merrill Dunes Adventure
Fun things to do: Various outdoor games as well as indoor games like indoor Laser-tag, airsoft, Nerf and 50 cal Re-ball. Merrill Dunes Adventure.
Trip planning:
Location: 457 Merrill Lane, Saskatoon. Ph: 306-382-2728
Hours: See the calendar for detailed hours.
Admission: See detailed pricing information here.
The Fun Factory
Trip planning:
Location: 1633C Quebec Ave N, Saskatoon. Ph: (306)-955-3778
Hours: September – June : Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday & Saturday | 9:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Holidays | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
July – August: Sunday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Holidays | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Admission: Child (1 – 2): $6.30; Child (3 – 10): $9.70; Value Pack (includes 5 minute game of Lazer tag or 9 Game tokens): $11.30
Laser tag: Single Game (10 min/per person) : $5; Single Game (5 min/person) : $2.75
Rainy Day Activities in Saskatoon
Apex Trampoline Park
Fun things to do: Jump, Jump, Jump!!! Alex Trampoline Park.
Trip planning:
Location: 100 – 3910 Burron Avenue, Saskatoon. Ph: 306-374-5867
Hours: Daily | Hours vary
Admission: 1 hour $6.95; 1.5 hours $21.95; 2 hours $26.75
Mini Golf
Market Mall Mini Golf – 18 hole miniature golf course styled after California’s famous Pebble Beach. Featuring lush greens, tropical vegetation with a meandering stream and fish pond.
Location: 2325 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon Ph: (306) 373-4653
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Admission: Child: $5.00; Youth (13 – 18): $6.00; Adult: $7.00; Senior: $6.00; Family (max 5) $25.00
Location: 91-110 Marquis Drive West, Saskatoon Ph: (306) 343-6277
Hours: Monday – Thursday @ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday @ 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday @ 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Admission: General: $8.50; Ages 3-12: $7.50; Seniors (60+): $6.50
Bowling
Location: 217 Fairmont Drive, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-384-2400
Location:
Fairhaven: 22 Street West, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-382-2822
Eastview: 2929 Louise Street East, Saskatoon. Phone: 306-373-4333
Ramada Golf Dome
Ramada Golf Dome offers indoor range stalls, indoor mini golf, licensed lounge, food service, golf camps and lessons.
Location: 806 Idylwyld Drive N., Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 249-4653
Hours: April 27 – November 2 | Daily @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
November 2 – April 30 | Sunday-Saturday @ 10:oo AM – 6:00 PM
Rates: Mini-Golf : $5.00/person for 18 holes.
Golf Range:Rates vary.
Grip It Climbing
With climbing terrains suitable for different skill levels, Grip It Indoor Rock Climbing is sure to challenge kids and adults alike. Its a top rope, lead, and boulder gym providing safe climbing experience for new climbers with professional instructors.
Location: 501 23th Street W, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 664-9255
Hours:
Open Year-round. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Closed ALL Holidays. Open Boxing Day and New Years Eve.
Rates:
Adult Day Pass $15; Child Day Pass (8-12yrs) $12; Child Day Pass (5-7yrs) $9; Rental Gear $8.50
Clip ‘n Climb
Clip ‘n Climb Saskatoon is a family-owned business that mixes climbing and obstacle course elements. Challenge yourself and reach new heights! Clip ‘n Climb
Location: 97 – 127 McLeod Avenue, Saskatoon. Ph: 306-382-5462
Hours: Subject to change
Monday – Thursday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 800 PM
Rates:
General admission is $18.75 plus GST
Kids 5 and under: $13.30 plus GST.
Gymnastics
Saskatoon Flip
Flip over Flip! A great place for kids and adults to burn off steam.Saskatoon Flip is a gymnastics playground offering programs based around gymnastics movement including Flip babies, Flip Kinders, Flip Kidz.
Location:#2-410 Duchess Street, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 229-1776
Hours: Drop-in Hours for ages 1-10: September 24, 2015 – April 29, 2016
Closed December 24 & 31, 2015.
Rates: Drop-in Program: $8.00/child
Can-Am Gymnastics Club offers recreational as well as registered programs
Location: 3702 Mithchelmore Avenue, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 931-4033
Marian Gymnastics Club at 337 Edson is a recreational gymnastics space.
Location: 337 Edson Street, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 934-0944
Prairie Jurassic Family Fun Centre
Set in the Jurassic Theme, this family fun centre has arcade games, laser maze, archery tag, laser tag, Dodge ball, and more. Prairie Jurassic also hosts birthday parties!
Location: 618 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 952-2817
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Rates: Varies
STEM through Fun
Bricks4Kidz
Learn, Build and Play with Lego Bricks! A fun way for fundamental STEM learning. Bricks4Kidz offers various programs and workshops including after-school, summer camps, pre-school classes, night out classes.
Location: 610 Taylor Street East Box 31029, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 979-2749
Hands-on exciting learning experiences to encourage STEM education for children aged 4-14.
Location: Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 978-4186
City of Saskatoon’s Leisure Centres
Drop in for indoor swim, skate, sports and many other programs offered by the city at your nearest leisure centre.
Note: Hours & Rates (may or may not include taxes) are indicative. Please verify all details from official websites.
Now there will be something to do in Saskatoon upon arrival – many thanks to the author for such an exhaustive list of attractions 👍
Very nice list of indoor family fun attractions.
Taiso Gymnastics also offers rec and drop in classes. Parkour too!
Thank you so much for such a detailed information about Saskatoon.
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Curious people of all backgrounds are welcome. No prior experience is needed. All of the talks and meditations are given by Theravada Buddhist monks from the Buddha Meditation Centre Saskatoon.
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Thank you so much now when we go to saskatoon I know what we can do ??????