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Diefenbaker Canada Centre The Diefenbaker Canada Centre proudly hosts a wide variety of exhibits and education programs designed to appeal to audiences of all ages.

Please visit our website to learn more about all that the DCC has to offer! During his service to this country and its people, the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker dreamed of a creating a united Canada, one which would find strength in diversity, and people in every region would share in prosperity. We believe in and continue to support his goal of a united country—one that celebrates and supports all races, colours, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and ages—by welcoming all to the centre. The Diefenbaker Canada Centre’s (DCC) mandate is to help people make meaningful and personal connections to the ideas of citizenship, leadership, and Canada’s role in the international community. In addition to preserving and interpreting the core collection of personal artifacts bequeathed by Mr. Diefenbaker to the University of Saskatchewan, the DCC hosts a wide variety of exhibits that explore the timeless themes of Diefenbaker’s legacy through a modern perspective. With affordable admission, programming, and guided tours, the DCC creates a welcoming and inclusive environment that bridges the gap between the University of Saskatchewan and the greater Saskatoon community. Originally opened in 1980, the gallery and building underwent significant renovations (funded by the U of S and the federal government) in March 2012, to modernize the spaces. Welcoming well over 10,000 local, national, and international visitors annually, the DCC is a vital part of Saskatoon’s cultural landscape.

The Diefenbaker Centre will be closed Saturday October 10th for the long weekend. 🦃
10/09/2026

The Diefenbaker Centre will be closed Saturday October 10th for the long weekend. 🦃

👻 CAMPUS GHOST TOURS ARE BACK! 👻Looking for an evening of frightful fun this Halloween season? 🎃Join the Diefenbaker Can...
10/08/2026

👻 CAMPUS GHOST TOURS ARE BACK! 👻

Looking for an evening of frightful fun this Halloween season? 🎃

Join the Diefenbaker Canada Centre for our annual Ghost Tours and hear eerie tales of unexplained events, campus legends, and ghostly encounters from some of the most haunted locations at the University of Saskatchewan.

90 minute tours include a combination of indoor and outdoor stops. Please come dressed for the weather! Costumes are highly encouraged! We can't wait for you to join us - if you dare... 💀

Visit our website (diefenbaker.usask.ca) and register today! These tours are popular and spots fill quickly!

10/02/2026
Hey Saskatoon! Looking for something fun this weekend for the whole family? Join us to celebrate Culture Days | Fête de ...
10/02/2026

Hey Saskatoon! Looking for something fun this weekend for the whole family?

Join us to celebrate Culture Days | Fête de la culture at the Little Stone Schoolhouse open house tomorrow from 12 to 2pm! Experience Saskatoon's original Victoria School and learn about what is was like to attend a one room schoolhouse 📖 Then head over to the DCC from 2:30 to 4:30pm to check out our newest exhibit, Bridge City Beats! 🎵🎻💃

This event is free and everyone is welcome!

Today we honour the children lost to residential schools, the Survivors, and the enduring strength of Indigenous communi...
09/30/2026

Today we honour the children lost to residential schools, the Survivors, and the enduring strength of Indigenous communities.

As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, take time to pause, reflect, and engage in conversations that support healing, understanding, and meaningful action.

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre will be closed today in observance, and we encourage everyone to visit Wanuskewin Heritage Park to participate in their gathering to honour residential school survivors. Visit the Wanuskewin website (https://wanuskewin.com) to learn more.

09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Fun Day! We are so grateful to all of the attendees who came out to share in an afternoon of music, culture, and community.

A special thank you to Véronique Mathieu and Nova Wong, whose beautiful violin performances captivated our audience. We are also deeply grateful to Jordan Daniels, Métis fiddle player, for sharing his incredible talent and helping bring this unique musical experience to life.

Thank you all for making this event such a memorable success. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Jordan Daniels Fiddle

Join us at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre to celebrate Culture Days Saskatchewan this Saturday, September 26th from 12:...
09/25/2026

Join us at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre to celebrate Culture Days Saskatchewan this Saturday, September 26th from 12:30 to 4:00pm!

Our Family Fun Day event will begin with a 17th Amati violin concert featuring Véronique Mathieu and Nova Wong, followed by a Métis fiddle performance by Jordan Daniels. Families can also enjoy some complementary snacks, and make a musical instrument in our craft room!

Doors open at 12:00pm and performances will begin at 1:00pm. Please register by emailing us at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

The DCC would like to thank everyone who attended our Family Fun Culture Days event last weekend! We were delighted to h...
09/24/2026

The DCC would like to thank everyone who attended our Family Fun Culture Days event last weekend! We were delighted to host the Saskatoon Igbo Cultural Association (SICA) Women’s Dance Group and the Creeland Dancers. We hope you enjoyed learning about the cultural significance of music and dance to Igbo and Indigenous communities

Join us this Saturday, September 26th at 12:30pm for our next Culture Days event featuring Amati violin and Métis fiddle performances

Creeland Dancers
Saskatoon Igbo Cultural Association - SICA

Culture Days Saskatchewan has officially started! Join us this evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm for our family Fun event, cel...
09/19/2026

Culture Days Saskatchewan has officially started!

Join us this evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm for our family Fun event, celebrating cultural diversity through music and dance!

Today's event will feature dance performances by the SICA Women Dance Group and the Creeland Dancers! Following the performances, enjoy some complementary snacks, and make a musical instrument in our craft room!

Doors open at 6:30pm and performances will begin at 7:00pm. Please register by emailing us at [email protected].

Today we celebrate the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, who was born on this day, September 18, 1895 in Neustadt, O...
09/18/2026

Today we celebrate the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, who was born on this day, September 18, 1895 in Neustadt, Ontario.

In 1958, Diefenbaker led the Progressive Conservatives to the largest majority government in Canadian history, winning 208 of 265 seats in the House of Commons. Voter turnout also set an all-time record at 79.4%.

As Canada's 13th Prime Minister, Diefenbaker championed the Canadian Bill of Rights (1960), extended voting rights to Indigenous peoples, appointed Canada's first Indigenous Senator and the first female Cabinet Minister.

In the image celebrating his 66th birthday, John Diefenbaker received a basket of cheese and biscuits during an office birthday party being held for him on Parliament Hill, 18 Sept. 1961.

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101 Diefenbaker Place
Saskatoon, SK
S7N5B8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 4:30pm
Friday 12pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 4:30pm

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(306) 966 - 8384

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