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Capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada
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Regina is the capital city of the province of Saskatchewan. With about 215,000 people (2016), it is in the southeastern part of the province on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). Wascana Centre, created around the focal point of Wascana Lake, remains one of Regina's attractions and contains the Provincial Legislative Building, both campuses of the University of Regina, First Nations University of Canada, the provincial museum of natural history, the Regina Conservatory (in the original Regina College buildings), the Saskatchewan Science Centre, the MacKenzie Art Gallery and the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts.
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Over a hundred permanent, hands-on exhibits, live stage shows, amazing Gryo-Gym, and one of the tallest climbing walls in Canada.
Saskatchewan's only IMAX Theatre, it is one of about 250 such theatres in the world. It is one of the most dynamic ways for people to experience the places, people, and principles of science and nature.
An interesting museum with exhibits on the dinosaurs, Indigenous people's and natural history of the province. Also features a half-size robotic T-Rex called "Megamunch".
Major touring exhibits, Gallery Shop and 175-seat theatre. Tours available.
Through the use of permanent and temporary exhibits, multimedia technologies, and extensive programming, the Heritage Centre tells the RCMP story and educates Canadians and the world about the past, present and future of the RCMP within Canada and abroad. The RCMP Heritage Centre also has a Gift Shop and e-store. Tours of the RCMP Academy, Depot Division are offered daily from May-Aug.
A contemporary art forum.
Huge 9.3-km² (2300-acre) park that is built around the shores of Wascana Lake, a man made lake in the heart of Regina. It is one of North America's largest urban parks, and includes several attractions, such as several walking and bicycle paths, the Saskatchewan Science Centre, an outdoor pool, a marina with boat rentals, the Saskatchewan Legislative building, and the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts.
Houses the Canada Games Athletic Complex and Leibel Field.
This island on Wascana Lake is open to the public and is available for group bookings. A pontoon boat which seats 12 passengers is used to transport people to and from the island.
Located in Regina's Market Square. It is the venue for many summer and winter events and concerts. In the centre of the park is a war memorial. A few statues dot the park, there is a playground on the southeast corner. The park is well treed and has many benches. On summer afternoons expect downtown's businesspeople to populate the park equally with teenagers (who mostly stay on the grass).
The northern entry point to the Devonian Pathway. There are many path intersections in this area, making it great for short walks. The park has the widest points in the creek on the North side of Wascana Lake. It is home to the Jack Hamilton Arena and Rick Hansen Optimist Playground.
Tours are offered hourly and last 30 min. Pay particular attention to items belonging to Tommy Douglas, who was the Premier of Saskatchewan and introduced universal health care while in office.
Casino Regina is in a beautiful historic train station. With almost 2 million visitors every year, it's Saskatchewan's top tourist draw.
formerly Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts
Concert hall where many big-name artists play here; seats 2,033.
In the warehouse district. Operates two venues: The Exchange, a 240-capacity club (complete with bar and Ms. Pac-Man machine) and The Club, a smaller venue. There are usually several acts per night, and range from independent bands to comedians to visual artists. Admission is usually under $10 or free.
RSO
The RSO is a full-scale, professional orchestra focused on sharing live orchestral music with residents of Southern Saskatchewan. The concert season runs from August to May. The RSO provides a unique and fun concert experience.
The Globe is a 100-seat venue for plays and intimate concerts. It is in the Prince Edward Building upstairs from the Old City Hall Mall.
Southland Mall.
Galaxy Cinemas
In the Normanview Shopping Centre.
In the Golden Mile Shopping Centre. Has "$2.50 Tuesdays".
Usually screens a different film every 2 nights, Wednesday through Sunday.
June.
August
The Regina Folk Festival (RFF) is an annual folk music festival held in Victoria Park. Occurring the second weekend in August, the festival is a three-day annual event including evening headliner concerts and daytime workshops and performances. It is Western Canada's longest-running music festival.
Held in late November, it is Canada's premiere agriculture show and marketplace with over 4000 livestock on display including cattle, horses, bison, llama, sheep, and goats. Highlights: 14 breeds purebred beef cattle, Canadian Cowboys' Association Finals Rodeo, light and draft horse events, grain and forage events, agri-trade/technology and western craft trade show, stock dog trials, Agri-Ed showcase, food fair and daily entertainment.
Members of the market make, bake or grow their wares. The market offers the freshest fruit and vegetables, bison, lamb, tastiest breads, cookies, and original crafts and treats around.
Members of the market make, bake or grow their wares. The market offers the freshest fruit and vegetables, bison, lamb, tastiest breads, cookies, and original crafts and treats around.
formerly known as Buffalo Days
The biggest summer fair in the province, featuring something for all ages - free stages, food, midway, exhibits. Buffalo Days parade, home decor, pancake breakfast, Equifest, downtown activities. Late July-early August.
Theatre lovers and performers will come from across the province and around the world for the festival running concurrent with Buffalo Days. Fringe is cutting edge entertainment bringing together performers and audiences in a fun, safe and exploratory environment. Early July.
Yearly electronic music festival that can be found just outside of the Regina area.
Annual celebration of the arts, located in Cathedral Village.
Local multicultural festival.
Regina is home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team of the Canadian Football League. The team's loyal fans are known for prominent displays of the team's colours, green and white, especially through their tradition of carving fake football helmets out of watermelons. The Riders' home is the new Mosaic Stadium, located near the corner of Elphinstone Street and Saskatchewan Drive, which opened in 2017 to replace the previous Mosaic Stadium (historically known as Taylor Field).
The Regina Pats are the world's oldest major junior hockey franchise in existence, beginning play in 1917. The Pats are four time Memorial Cup champions and have produced NHL veterans such as Doug Wickenhiser, Clark Gillies, Brad Stuart, Barrett Jackman, Derek Morris and Josh Harding. The Pats play at the Brandt Centre also known as the Agridome.
Regina's top baseball team plays in Canada's Premier Collegiate League, the Western Major Baseball League, versus ten other teams in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
This downtown restaurant was once featured on The Food Channel. Many types of food are available, but they are especially known for their Greek food. (For a different taste, try the spinach & feta pizza.) A wine bar is also available.
Offers a good array of tapas and flatbreads that rise far above the usual fare. It also offers a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a diverse and reasonably priced martini list. It can get fairly crowded on Fridays and Saturdays, so make reservations or arrive early.
Located downtown, Crave is an upscale tapas, wine and dessert location with a good atmosphere for socializing. It is a popular place to go for lunch as well.
A casual restaurant overlooking Wascana Creek. Tapas, charcuterie, burgers, cocktails.
An Italian-themed pasta house with excellent food and prices and awesome service. Family and group friendly. Take-out and delivery city wide, including to all the hotels around Regina. Very much a local favourite.
Casual dining restaurant with a decent wine and beer selection. Pastas, burgers, steak, souvlaki. Offers indoor dining and a rooftop patio.
A Greek-style steak house in the south end of the city. Good prices and service. Especially good garlic bread.
In the east end of the city, not too far from many of the local hotel chains. Features a lounge and a restaurant. Very friendly and reasonably priced.
Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese food.
Specialtues include lamb shank, beef ribs and chappli kebab.
Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese & Cambodian cuisine with no MSG added.
Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese. Their wonton soup, spring rolls, and seafood dishes are popular.
Regina's only gluten-free restaurant serving Ethiopian cuisine.
An excellent brew pub which brews their own beer, Bushwakker's was once named by The Globe and Mail newspaper as one of Canada's top 5 brew pubs. Good food, very spacious and comfortable. Also features live music - Monday is jazz night and Wednesday is folk night.
O'Hanlons is one of Regina's most popular nightlife venues and stands out from the Dewdney bars. Friday night usually features a few bands, and Saturday night is the infamous Dance Party. A great selection of drinks is available, and the atmosphere is great.
Founded in 2014, Victoria's Tavern was first housed in an old bank building built in 1923 complete with original bank vault and classic wooden interior. The second location was opened in Spring 2021 in Regina's Normanview Crossing area.
A club which is owned and run by the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society (SCES), The Exchange contains some of the best live music in the city. It attracts fairly big names, as well as a lot of local talent. Improv is also a fixture. There is no age limit to get in, though it is also a licensed establishment and serves good, cheap drinks if you present ID.
Located on Dewdney Avenue, though it is several blocks west of the main strip of nightclubs (so you might want to drive there in winter). A very friendly pub with excellent daily drink specials. Western Pizza provides the menu. Karaoke on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Broken Rack is in the south end of the city, in the Golden Mile Shopping Centre building. Has a very friendly atmosphere, and features a pool hall, restaurant and several arcade games.
The Rainbow
A community-owned LGBT bar in the downtown area. Has a heated patio, which is very cool in the winter. Also home of the Homo Depot and Pink Triangle Community Services.
Regina's only backpackers' hostel is in an historic home near Wascana Centre.
In the Cathedral Village neighbourhood is in a beautifully restored century home. Its proprietors are feng shui experts who also run retreats on their property.
Close to downtown, this hotel features guestrooms and suites, a pool, high-speed internet, and a fitness facility.
The Regina Inn Hotel is in downtown. Featuring 235 spacious guest rooms and over 20,000 sq ft. of meeting space, incl. a theatre-style room which can hold 600 people.
Located 10 minutes from Regina’s International Airport and 5 minutes from downtown Regina. 157 guest rooms, including 5 suites that feature extra room. Indoor heated swimming pool and 240-foot water slide. Ricky’s Restaurant and Lounge on site.
A Marriott hotel.
It's in the south end of the city at the corner of Albert and Gordon. Has a Cineplex Odeon movie theatre.
It is downtown in the middle of most of the city's office space. For this reason parking is difficult and expensive. Covered raised walkways connect this mall to Casino Regina, and the Delta Hotel. Immediately south are Scarth Street Mall and Old City Hall two pedestrian-only shopping centres.
The anchor stores are Extra Foods, Rexall Drugs, and Liquidation World.
Has a Galaxy Cinemas movie theater.
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