Regina between parkland and culture

Regina offers a variety of ways to shape your stay: at Wascana Centre, parkland and trails take centre stage, while museums, galleries and historic sites each focus on their own themes. You can tailor your trip to the experiences that interest you most—from nature and outdoor activities to art and history.

Wascana Centre: park, lake and trails

Wascana Centre is a 930-hectare urban park in Regina that surrounds a 120-hectare lake. These figures give you an idea of the scale of the parkland. The Centre also includes the protected Natural Habitat area, home to 46 species of breeding birds.

Wascana Centre has more than 10 kilometres of trails. They are designed for a range of activities, including walking, running and cycling. During your visit, you can choose between exploring on foot and going for a bike ride; the trails are not limited to just one of these activities. Canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are also available to rent in the park. Rentals may vary seasonally, so it’s a good idea to check availability for your travel dates in advance.

Gardens and green spaces

The Edwardian Gardens have paved, accessible paths that everyone can explore. These paths are a distinctive feature of the gardens and differ from the more than 10 kilometres of trails at Wascana Centre: here, the focus is on paved garden paths, while the Centre offers a larger network of trails for several activities.

At the Regina Floral Conservatory, you can experience lush greenery, colourful flowers and the scents of a peaceful garden. As an indoor garden, the Conservatory offers a different kind of nature experience from the expansive parkland at Wascana Centre. If you’re interested in plants and a garden atmosphere, you’ll find a distinct focus here alongside the outdoor options.

Art, culture and history

The Indigenous Gallery explores the history and traditions of Indigenous societies in Saskatchewan. It also conveys their relationship with the land over a period of 10,000 years. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum has a different focus: it showcases Saskatchewan’s natural history as well as Indigenous cultures, past and present. Among the exhibits on display is Scotty, the world’s largest known Tyrannosaurus rex. Both institutions address Indigenous history and culture; the museum also explicitly covers the province’s natural history and Scotty.

Exhibitions at the MacKenzie Art Gallery change over time. Its focus is Indigenous and contemporary art, alongside selected historical and international works. This gives you the opportunity to discover art from a range of contexts. Since exhibitions change, it’s worth checking the current programme when planning your visit.

Regina’s historic sites each have their own focus. Government House is a national historic site in Regina and offers tours, programmes and informative exhibitions. Check which activities are currently available before your visit. The Legislative Building offers tours that explore its history and artworks; checking the current tour schedule can also be helpful when planning your visit.

The RCMP Heritage Centre is next to the historic grounds of the RCMP Academy, known as Depot Division. Every Mountie has been trained on these grounds since 1885. The neighbouring locations of the Heritage Centre and the Academy connect two distinct topics for visitors: the history of the RCMP and the training site, which has played a central role for Mounties since that year.

Regina offers a range of themes to consider when planning your stay, which you can weigh according to your interests. Wascana Centre encompasses a park, a lake, protected habitat and trails; galleries and museums explore art, culture and natural history, while Government House, the Legislative Building and the RCMP Heritage Centre cover historical topics. Keep in mind that rentals at Wascana Centre vary seasonally, and check current listings for changing exhibitions and tours.

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