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downtown Regina - Regina
downtown Regina

The first time (2003) we visited Regina we came by plane and did have a good opportunity to see this green oasis in the middle of the vast plains of Saskatchewan. One year later we were driving by car from the west over 'Hghway no. 1' and saw Regina's skyline already from a distance of about 35 km's.

Impressive plains and green parks: that's more or less the story of the capital of Saskatchewan.

Regina
Victoria Park - Regina

Victoria Park

A city of about 200.000 people with some interesting green parks: Victoria Park in the middle of downtown and Wascana Park a huge recreational area. It is almost incredible to realise that all these trees are the work of human hands. Hundred years ago there was nothing at all !!
The town has some 'must see' activities like 'RCMP Centennial Museum', 'Government House Museum', 'Legislative Building' and 'Royal Saskatchewan Museum', which tells the story of the town, plains and the 'first nations' who lived here.

Regina is a good starting point to discover the surrounding area with places like Lumsden, Fort Qu'Appelle, Motherwell Homestead and many more (a little bit further away).

Land of living skies
living skies - Regina

living skies

Regina is situated in the middle of Saskatchewan and most impressive of the part we visited till yet are the vast plains. In the summer we found every kind of wheat and some of them were flowering as well, like the yellow coleseed and blue flax.
We do like specially 'the living skies' above these province.

SK doesn't mean dull and flat: there are many beautiful and hilly spots like Cypress Hills, the Great Sand Hills, Big Muddy Badlands and Grasslands National Park.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:central in SK, quiet, friendly
  • In a nutshell:much more than dull plains
  • Last visit to Regina: Oct 2007
  • Intro Updated Oct 14, 2007
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Regina: ready for our biking trip - Regina ‘Hop on – hop off’ during a bike tour Sports & Outdoors (1)

Although not very common in Canada, we made a bike tour through the city of Regina during our last autumn visit. To be... more travel advice

The Copper Kettle, Regina - Regina really nice setting Restaurants (1)

We really don’t like these food courts in the shopping malls in Canada and found The Copper Kettle when we were... more travel advice

Government House - official entrance - Regina Government House Museum Things to Do (8)

Government House was built in 1891, and first served as the official residence of the Queen’s representative. From 1905,... more travel advice

saskatchewan War Memorial - Regina Saskatchewan War Memorial Things to Do (8)

During our last visit to Regina we were by change witness of the unveiling of a new (and last) statue at the... more travel advice

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    bobsreturn2004 Jun 22, 2007 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

    im there in a little over 24hrs so i will know for first hand what regina is all about :P

  • Meaziah Dec 18, 2006 at 2:37 PM Report Abuse

    Good job of hitting some of the attractions Regin has to offer. Next time try at attend a football game when the Roughriders are playing. Quite the experience.

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    Karolina01 Dec 1, 2006 at 10:11 AM Report Abuse

    I like Regina, I hope I'll go to visit this city again. So far the busy life doesn't let me go anywhere.

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    Luchonda May 1, 2006 at 12:20 AM Report Abuse

    Nice page Jaap - greetz from Ghent

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    Wann Sep 11, 2005 at 3:45 AM Report Abuse

    Interesting off the beaten path tips. You have many nice pages of Canada !!

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    scottishvisitor May 19, 2005 at 8:51 AM Report Abuse

    Love Canada & they way She uses Scottish place names - good page Happy Travels

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    Jefie Apr 2, 2005 at 5:51 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for letting me know about your Regina page - I'm already planning to visit the RCMP museum, the Leg and Gov't House. Great tips!

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    Waxbag Oct 27, 2004 at 11:02 AM Report Abuse

    The wildlife has some serious head gear!

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