August 19, 2006 - August 20, 2006 : Canada Remembers International Air Show <br /> Sponsor: Credit Union Centre <br /> Description: Canada’s largest tribute to Veterans featuring a world class air show highlighted by WWII displays, WWII era aircraft and current Armed Forces participation. <br /> Location: Saskatoon John G Diefenbaker Intl. Airport <br /> Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm <br /> Cost: Adults $15.00, Student/Senior/Children $7.00 <br /> Contact: (306) 975-3151 or www.canadaremembersairshow.com <br /> Category: Events and Festivals, Shows and Exhibitions

The Canada Remembers Air Show was created in 1995 as a part of the Canadian Government&#039;s National &quot;Canada Remembers Program&quot;, as a salute to the 50th Anniversary of the end of WWII. It is Canada&#039;s only annual attraction dedicated to the Remembrance of Canadian Veterans (as depicted in the name, &quot;Canada Remembers&quot, while also paying tribute to Allied Veterans.<br /><br />It is heralded as Canada&#039;s largest annual Salute to Veterans and has been instrumental in raising the awareness of Remembrance. In it&#039;s ten years of existence, the Air Show has educated and entertained well over 300,000 people. Saskatoon also hosts Canada&#039;s largest &quot;indoor&quot; Nov. 11th Ceremony, drawing 7 - 8,000 participants each year.<br /><br />This non-profit community project has generated a to-date economic impact in excess of $20 Million dollars and has helped raise over $300,000.00 for dozens of charities and community groups.<br /><br />The Air Show has been recognized by the following:<br /><br />The country&#039;s only Air Show to receive an Attractions Canada Award. <br /><br />Awarded Saskatchewan&#039;s #1 Outdoor Attraction. <br /><br />Recipient of the Aviation Council&#039;s &quot;Industry Service Award&quot;. <br /><br />Not only has the Air Show been recognized throughout Canada, it has been the focus of numerous international publications.