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Saskatoon Western Development Museum- 1910 Boomtown

2610 Lorne Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 0S6, Canada
(306) 931-1910
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Saskatoon
4.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Museums
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San Diego, California
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

the restaurant isnt the best, but the museum is great, especially at Christmas time or during the Museum days in the summer. More

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Prince Albert, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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It's like stepping back in time. What a great inexpensive way to spend a few hours! More

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Esterhazy, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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Go back in history!! We have been a member for years!! More

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Lockwood, Sk.
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Have been here many times, always enjoy the new displays, it's clean, well looked after, and depicts well our heritage. More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This was what you expect in this type of a cafe. The food was good and the children who were with us certainly enjoyed it. More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Like a little town in the midst of a building. We went during a model train exhibition so there was lots to see but if not for that it may have been a little boring. Lot's of interactive items for the kids however and the native centre was very interesting. More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

This is an excellent place to come with children. My toddler loves running around here (especially in winter as running around outside is tricky!) We have a membership which is very worth it. And we always enjoy a stop at the cafe here which is friendly and fun. More

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

This is a simple cafeteria style cafe in a museum. The food is basic, but good. The atmosphere makes it fun, because the restaurant is part of the museum display. I like dropping in whenever I visit the museum and sometimes when I'm looking for an uncomplicated snack while running errands in the area. More

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Saskatchewan
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

I always take visitors to Saskatoon to the Western Development Museum. You can explore the 1910 "Boomtown" with its stores, doctor's office, church, school, etc. It's a great way to experience life a century ago. The newest exhibit, "Wiinning the Prairie Gamble," is excellent and gives you insight into the challenges settlers faced in opening up the west. The museum... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

So much to see, great for kids, seniors and adults. Have been there many times and would go again. Especially at Christmas time. More

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