Saskatoon Hotels?

Hi. This little trip has Cathy and I pretty excited. Like Black 03 Z06 said, an interesting turn of events. Absolutely!

I have four older siblings, after this trip I'll have a few stories and history updates to tell....

From Cathy and I, to all!

Okay. So we check into the hotel and spot the security guards everywhere. No idea what was going on. While we were relaxing across the street at the Cathedral Social Hall guess who walks by.....the pictures were taken just before JT thrust his hand over the rail, in my face and says hello!

I said, Hello sir....not on board with the fellow but you have to be respectful. I understand he will be staying a day or so, we will probably see him again.

Honestly it was hard NOT to get excited. That was just day #1 in Saskatoon, lets see what happens today....

ddgermann said:

Wow that's not going to happen often in life. Cool experience for sure. The guy moves around the world like rock star. I am all over the planet and I get asked about him all the time. Most people I meet in random airports and bars really like the guy as he seems to represent Canada in a progressive, positive youthful way.
I think we as Canadians are getting good representation from him internationally. Domestically...well political discussions are a minefield...

Your response was very appropriate as anything else would have got you on a list...
Thanks for sharing this experience.
D

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Lol. whats one more "list" to me?

Cheers.

So I thought i post a general update to my trip and investigation into my ancestor(s).

Thursday - well it started with shaking hands with the big J.T. Just like I did, I'm sure he sent a text to all the leaders of the G7 bragging that "he shook Dik's hand...!!!". Well, he sure seemed to be excited to grab my hand....

Friday AM #1 - Met the local rep for the genealogy Society of Saskatchewan, Rene Stock, a super friendly guy but in the end the society did not have any new information for me.

Friday AM #2 - Stopped in at Archives of Saskatchewan at the U of S. What a great experience! The staff was very helpful and once we completed our membership/orientation they sat us down in the library then placed three files on the table for us to read. These were the 110 year old original "Land Patents" (titles) and any associated files recorded by the county registrar from Humboldt. Amazing to see! They scan and email all 19 pages for only $0.50/page!

Friday PM - Riley, we spent three hours at the Western Development Museum like you suggested. Simply fantastic! Our favorite was probably the steam locomotive.

Saturday - A visit to grave markers, leave flowers, visit the homestead, take pictures of the buildings I could see from the public access. Too many things occurred to explain in writing but l'll leave it with there is a very ... no, extremely high probability I have living relatives in and near Wakaw, Sask. .... and I have their phone numbers!

Sunday - return drive home. we made two brief stops, we drove just 10 klicks over the posted limit and still made it home in five hours.

My impressions: Saskatoon .... just go there. This city has its mojo! Book a top hotel (at very reasonable prices) right downtown and absorb the atmosphere. Pubs, restaurants, parks, river, events, theaters, the night-life all take place in the downtown core. It is within walking distance and is a great place to be. One warning; the food and beverage taxes were a shock to our system. GST @ 5%, PST @ 6% and two other line items which I suspect were downtown development taxes or levies? I should have keep the receipt(s)....

Cheers and thanks for any/all your advice and watching this thread.

Sincerely,
Dick

Hi Riley.

Yes, we really were impressed with Saskatoon and would have no problem making a return trip, hopefully in a C7 convertible. The weather could not have been better, hot and dry with a light rain Sunday morning. Really nice. Riley, another trip is very likely as I have a few new things to pursue regarding my ancestors.

The Phoenix Crawler; an interesting machine for sure and there were many others, far too many to show here. The entire city street was especially interesting to Cathy and I. We should mention that this entire museum is indoors, extremely well done and lacks zero amenities. What a facility!




The fire engine and hall was pretty impressive too.... The level of detail inside each shop was incredible.