Discover Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan, is excellent for visitors who want a mix of city attractions, green space, museums, family activities, and short road trips. Saskatchewan is known as the “Land of Living Skies,” with wide-open prairie scenery, strong seasonal beauty, and more than 100,000 lakes and rivers across the province.
Regina originally known as “Pile of Bones” derived from the Cree place name “oskana kâ-asastêki,” due to the large amount of buffalo bones found on the banks of the Wascana Creek. In 1882, the name, was changed to Regina (Latin for queen) in honour of Queen Victoria, as suggested by her daughter Princess Louise whose spouse, John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, awas the Governor General of Canada at the time. In 1903 Regina became a city and was chosen as Saskatchewan’s capital in 1905.
Activities & Special Experiences
Exploring Regina
Regina offers a diversity of parks, museums, cultural attractions, family-friendly recreation, and outdoor experiences, many centered around Wascana..
Wascana Lake and Wascana Centre
Wascana Centre is one of Regina’s defining attractions. It surrounds Wascana Lake and includes parks, tours and rentals, monuments, memorials, and public art. It is one of the best all-around areas in the city for visitors, families, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Wascana Pool and Waterslides
Wascana Pool is a great family attraction and has a 25 m lane pool, diving boards, climbing wall, leisure pool, two waterslides, accessible entry and slides, lazy river, hot tub, playground, and spray pad.
Willow Island
Willow Island is an engineered island near the northeast shore of Wascana Lake, accessible by ferry from Willow Island Overlook, and suitable for picnics, group outings, and scenic leisure time.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is Regina’s key museum attraction and is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a strong stop for families, history visitors, and anyone wanting a better understanding of Saskatchewan’s natural and cultural story.
MacKenzie Art Gallery
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is Regina’s leading arts institution and a major cultural stop for exhibitions, Indigenous art, and contemporary collections.
Saskatchewan Science Centre
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is a family attraction in Regina that hosts more than 185 hands-on exhibits, and the Kramer IMAX Theatre. It is an excellent place for families to visit when the weather turns.
RCMP Heritage Centre
The RCMP Heritage Centre is a distinctive attraction where visitors explore over a century of RCMP history through exhibits, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and live events.
AN EASY Day Trip
Exploring Moose Jaw
The historic town of Moose Jaw is located 70 km/45-minute drive west of Regina and offers great day trip experiences from Regina.
Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa
Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa is one of Moose Jaw’s best-known attractions, offering geothermal mineral pools, spa services, and a central downtown location. It is especially good for couples, conference visitors, and families who want rest and relaxation.
Tunnels of Moose Jaw
A highly sought after experience, the Tunnels of Moose Jaw is a year-round guided theatrical attraction with underground tours that explore Canadian-Chinese history, and local legends such as Al Capone and the Saskatchewan-Chicago prohibition connection.
Other Short Day Trips
Southern Prairie Old Fashioned Train Rides - Ogema, SK
Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum - near Moose Jaw, SK