Lois's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and the second largest in the province after Saskatoon. Regina was recently named one of the best mid-sized Canadian cities in which to live. It’s population is about 235,000.
The sight where Regina now stands became famous for it’s large pile of bones, with the Cree calling it “Oskana Ka-asasteki, meaning “where the bones are piled”. The first Métis settlement was called “Pile of Bones”. In 1857, the explorer, James Palister, incorrectly heard the Cree word for the area as “Wascana”, which it is still known by today. As it was prairie there were no trees. All the trees in the area were planted. (And it is sin to cut one down)
11 locals recommend
Regina
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and the second largest in the province after Saskatoon. Regina was recently named one of the best mid-sized Canadian cities in which to live. It’s population is about 235,000.
The sight where Regina now stands became famous for it’s large pile of bones, with the Cree calling it “Oskana Ka-asasteki, meaning “where the bones are piled”. The first Métis settlement was called “Pile of Bones”. In 1857, the explorer, James Palister, incorrectly heard the Cree word for the area as “Wascana”, which it is still known by today. As it was prairie there were no trees. All the trees in the area were planted. (And it is sin to cut one down)
This is a world class exhibit/museum and a must see while visiting Regina.
41 locals recommend
RCMP Heritage Centre
5907 Dewdney AveThis is a world class exhibit/museum and a must see while visiting Regina.
Government House was constructed as a residence for the Lieutenant-Governor of the North- West Territories. It has served as a hospital for veterans and a school in the past, but is now a beautifully restored museum that is especially beautiful in December, decked in a Victorian Christmas.
18 locals recommend
Government House Foundation
4607 Dewdney AveGovernment House was constructed as a residence for the Lieutenant-Governor of the North- West Territories. It has served as a hospital for veterans and a school in the past, but is now a beautifully restored museum that is especially beautiful in December, decked in a Victorian Christmas.
Ringette, hockey, curling, soccer, skating, trade shows, Agribition in fall, Canada’s Farm Progress Show in spring - multi- function facility, second to none.
Co-Operators Centre
1700 Elphinstone StRingette, hockey, curling, soccer, skating, trade shows, Agribition in fall, Canada’s Farm Progress Show in spring - multi- function facility, second to none.
Home of Canada’s CFL football team- The Saskatchewan Roughriders! Rider fans can be found in every one of Canada’s provinces and several US states. It is rumoured that Rider merchandise sales are more than the other CFL franchises combined. Rider fans are purported to bleed green and almost considered cult status.
47 locals recommend
Mosaic Stadium
1700 Elphinstone StHome of Canada’s CFL football team- The Saskatchewan Roughriders! Rider fans can be found in every one of Canada’s provinces and several US states. It is rumoured that Rider merchandise sales are more than the other CFL franchises combined. Rider fans are purported to bleed green and almost considered cult status.
Wascana Park Centre is a 980 hectare urban park, build around man- made Wascana Lake. It is bigger than Vancouver’s Stanley Park and Central Park in New York combined. It includes the legislative buildings, Saskatchewan Science Centre and the University of Regina.
20 locals recommend
Wascana Centre Park
2900 Wascana DrWascana Park Centre is a 980 hectare urban park, build around man- made Wascana Lake. It is bigger than Vancouver’s Stanley Park and Central Park in New York combined. It includes the legislative buildings, Saskatchewan Science Centre and the University of Regina.
U of R is a public research university established in 1974. Many students represent numerous countries around the world.
17 locals recommend
University of Regina
3737 Wascana PkwyU of R is a public research university established in 1974. Many students represent numerous countries around the world.
There are usually interesting exhibits and a very nice gift shop
42 locals recommend
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert StreetThere are usually interesting exhibits and a very nice gift shop
Regina’s former union station, built in 1912 of tyndall and ashlar stone becomes Casino Regina and Show Lounge.
42 locals recommend
Casino Regina Show Lounge
1880 Saskatchewan DrRegina’s former union station, built in 1912 of tyndall and ashlar stone becomes Casino Regina and Show Lounge.
An interesting area of Regina that appeals to artists. There are lots of boutique shops and interesting restaurants. This area is easily accessible from our address by going south on Lewvan Drive and turning east on 13 th Ave after the underpass.
25 locals recommend
Cathedral Village Freehouse
2062 Albert StAn interesting area of Regina that appeals to artists. There are lots of boutique shops and interesting restaurants. This area is easily accessible from our address by going south on Lewvan Drive and turning east on 13 th Ave after the underpass.