The Canadian Light Source is the national synchrotron radiation light source facility of Canada, located on the campus of Saskatoon's University of Saskatchewan. The facility is one of Canada's top scientific research facilities, opened for public use in 2004 following a 30-year campaign by scientists throughout Canada to establish a synchrotron radiation facility. Today, the facility is used by more than 1,000 scientists, hosting national Canadian and international scholars to conduct research on topics ranging from viruses to paleontology to superconductors. Public tours of the facility are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the afternoon hours, with advance registration required due to high demand. High school education programming is also offered, including curriculum-incorporated school tours.

44 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK S7N 2V3 Canada, Phone: 306-657-3500

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