SSCL Bus Trip 2025

University of Saskatchewan Tour

Thursday, May 29, 2025
 $35 per person

Itinerary

8:40am Depart from the USask Fieldhouse. Free parking.
9:00am – 10:30am VIDO (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization) tour.
11:00am – 11:30am Agriculture Greenhouse tour.
12:00am – 12:40pm Lunch of gourmet mini wraps and coffee/water in Arts Room 202.
1:00 – 2:30pm Rayner Dairy Research and Teaching Facility tour.
3:00 – 5:00pm

Fedoruk Centre (1 hr) / Boffins Gardens or Museum of Natural Sciences (1 hr).

  • The group will be divided into two. One group will tour either the Boffin Gardens at Innovation Place or the Museum of Natural Sciences (depending on the weather) while the other is at the Fedoruk Centre.

  • These groups switch at 4, allowing everyone to enjoy both activities.
5:20pm Drop off at USask Fieldhouse

Details

  • The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is a global leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals through our world-class team, research and infrastructure. VIDO is quite large and this tour may involve travel between multiple buildings (all indoors). There are stairs throughout the tour but they will try to minimize stairs for some of the participants, if needed.
  • The Agriculture Greenhouses are a state-of-the-art facility consisting of 13 glass greenhouses and one poly greenhouse with a total growing area of 1,860 square metres. Each greenhouse can be programmed to specific temperature, humidity and lighting requirements.
  • The Rayner Dairy Research and Teaching Facility accommodates approximately 100 lactating cows with both robotic, parlor and tiestall milking capabilities, animal handling and teaching areas, and research and staff space. A viewing gallery accommodates public access and education on modern dairy agriculture production systems.
  • The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation is involved in funding nuclear-related research and produces radioisotopes for medical imaging research and clinical use. Building the expertise to discover and apply nuclear science in order to advance medical health and environmental sustainability for the benefit of society – in Saskatchewan and worldwide.
  • Boffins Public Gardens: Home to a large pond surrounded by extensive perennial plantings. Connecting the lawn and large patio is a rundle stone path, providing access to the Gazebo which offers a view of the entire lower level of the garden. Across the path, tucked away in the trees, is a meticulously maintained Japanese dry garden. A small path along the perimeter of the dry garden leads to a stone seat, a perfect spot to get away from the stress of the day.
  • There will be a maximum of 48 people for the trip. The tour will be offered first to SSCL members. If there is room, non-members would be welcome to join us.
  • For security purposes VIDO will need all participant names ahead of time and everyone needs to bring photo ID. After SSCL has provided the list of names no substitutions are permitted.
  • The cost is $35.00 per person.