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Regina International Airport , 5201 Regina Ave, [url=http://www.yqr.ca/].]Only minutes from downtown Regina, it has eight gates which handle flights to major centres in Canada via Air Canada and WestJet as well as daily flights to/from American cities [[Minneapolis[/url]], [wiki=67100af8b08e073c3ba7f4de2707584b]Denver[/wiki], and [wiki=9cfa1e69f507d007a516eb3e9f5074e2]Chicago[/wiki], via Delta Air Lines (MSP) and United Airlines (DEN and ORD), weekly flights via WestJet to [wiki=05c27bf00932572de28bf65a0539ba97]Las Vegas[/wiki] and [wiki=5047bc596a4bab2dc7f7c120bb22dec5]Phoenix[/wiki], and charter flights to sun destinations during winter. Regional airlines provide service to Saskatoon, Prince Albert and points in northern Saskatchewan.
Public transport (bus #8) can be reached by walking (1.2 km; 15 mins) from the airport to the nearest bus stop at Regina ave and Pasqua st. Fare is $2.50 (adult). Bus heads downtown.
Regina sits along the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1 in Saskatchewan) and is a 40-minute drive east of Moose Jaw. Saskatoon is 2.5 hours to the north on Highway 11, Calgary is 7 hours to the west on Highway 1, and Winnipeg is a 5-hour drive to the east on Highway 1. Highway 6 runs north-south through the city along Albert Street, the main street, and runs south to the U.S. border (Raymond and Plentywood, Montana), which is about 90 minutes away. North it eventually leads to the parklands in central Saskatchewan and is one of four routes to Prince Albert (the others being Highway 11, Highway 2 via 11 and Highway 20 via 11). Highway 33 runs to southeast Saskatchewan and the cities of Weyburn and Estevan. Highway 46 is a short commuter highway to Balgonie, Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Transportation Company[url=http://www.stcbus.com/]] STC is the primary mover of people and freight in the Province of Saskatchewan. the STC Terminal is in a new terminal at Saskatchewan Drive and Broad Street that opened in 2008, and is also served by other bus lines such as Greyhound[http://www.greyhound.ca/[/url]
Due to service cuts back in 1990, there is currently no VIA Rail [http://www.viarail.ca] service to Regina.
Saskatchewan Science Centre, Powerhouse Dr, off Wascana Dr, [url=http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/].]Over a hundred permanent, hands-on exhibits, live stage shows, amazing Gryo-Gym, and one of the tallest climbing walls in Canada.
* Kramer IMAX Theatre, [url=http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=2/[/url],]located right next to the Science Centre and 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.
* The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Albert St and College Ave, [url=http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/[/url].]An interesting natural history museum that describes the features of the province. Also features a half-size robotic T-Rex called "Megamunch".
* Mackenzie Art Gallery, Albert St and 23rd Ave, [url=http://www.mackenzieartgallery.ca/[/url].]Major touring exhibits, Gallery Shop and 175-seat theatre. Tours available.
* RCMP Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Ave [url=http://www.rcmpheritagecentre.com/[/url].]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 boasts a Gift Shop and e-store. Tours of the RCMP Academy, Depot Division are offered daily from May-Aug.
* Civic Museum of Regina, 1375 Broad Street [http://www.civicmuseumofregina.com/[/url] has been preserving Regina's history for fifty years. It is the only museum with a mandate to collect materials related to the cultural, social, political and economic growth and development of the peoples of Regina. This is made possible through collecting, documenting, preserving and exhibiting artifacts and other heritage collections.
Regina has more parks and greenspace per capita than any major city in Canada.
Wascana Centre is a huge 9.3 square kilometre (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 [wiki=5ffec2d87ab548202f8b549af380913a]North America[/wiki]'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.
* Willow Island, [http://www.wascana.sk.ca/index.php?id=157]. This Island on Wascana Lake is both open to the public and available for group bookings. A pontoon boat which seats 12 passengers is used to transport people back and forth from the Island.
*Central Park
*Victoria Park is the park 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 South East corner. The park is well treed and has many benches. On summer afternoons expect downtown's business-people to populate the park equally with teenagers (who mostly stay on the grass). The park is on the North side Victoria Avenue between Scarth and Lorne Streets.
*A.E. Wilson Park has 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.
*Douglas Park houses the Canada Games Athletic Complex and Leibel Field.
Saskatchewan Roughriders, [url=http://www.riderville.com/].]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. Home base is Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, on North Railway St.
*Regina Pats, [http://www.reginapats.com/[/url]. 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 vetrans such as Doug Wickenhiser, Clark Gillies, Brad Stuart, Barrett Jackman, Derek Morris, Josh Harding and Jordan Eberle. The Pats play at the Brandt Centre formally known as the Agridome.
There are many public golf courses throughout the Regina area. The Royal Regina is a semi-private course and Wascana Golf & Country Club is members only. Joanne Goulet, Tor Hill & the Murray are all municipal courses. The city also runs a par 3 course at Lakeview. The surrounding area boasts championship courses at Deer Valley Estates and Emerald Park.
Regina is home to many performing arts venues.
* Casino Regina and Show Lounge, Broad St and Saskatchewan Dr, [url=http://www.casinoregina.com/].] Casino Regina is in a beautiful historic train station. With almost 2 million visitors every year, it's Saskatchewan's top tourist draw.
* The Distrikt, [url=http://www.thedistriktonline.com/[/url],]a nightclub located at 1326 Hamilton St, in the warehouse district, where many an independent band has played. Formerly known as The State, Channel One, The Venue, and the Schnitzel House.
* Conexus Arts Centre, [url=http://www.conexusartscentre.ca/[/url]]located on Lakeshore Dr in Wascana Park. Many big-name artists play here. Formerly known as the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, it seats 2,033
* The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society, 2431 8th Ave, in the warehouse district, [url=http://www.sces.ca/[/url].]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.
*The RSO is celebrating it's 102nd season in the fall of 2010. It 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, and under the baton of Maestro Victor Sawa, the RSO provides a unique and fun concert experience.
* The Globe Theatre, at the corner of Scarth St and 11th Ave in the Prince Edward Bldg, upstairs from the Old City Hall Mall, [http://www.globetheatrelive.com/[/url]. It is a 100-seat venue for plays and intimate concerts.
Going to movies is a popular pastime in Regina.
Downtown Ice & Fire Winter Carnival (15-18 Feb). Winter Carnival activities include snow sculptures in Victoria Park, evening lantern procession and a masquerade ball.
*RCMP Sergeant Major's Parade (year round). A demonstration of the inspection of the troops, followed by a march through the Parade Square or the Drill Hall. The Sergeant Major's Parade occurs M-F at 12:50PM, statuatory holidays excluded. RCMP Depot Division [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/depot/index_e.htm]
*RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies (Jul-Aug). Colourful 45-minute ceremony centered around the lowering of the Canadian Flag. Features RCMP Cadet Band and Cadet Troops wearing the traditional scarlet tunic of the world-renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Also in attendance uniformed members mounted on horses and carrying lances. RCMP Depot Division [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/depot/index_e.htm]
*Regina Folk Festival[url=http://www.reginafolkfestival.com/]](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.
*Canadian Western Agribition[url=http://www.agribition.com/[/url]](21-26 Nov). 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.
*Regina Farmers Market (Mar-Dec). 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. May to mid-Oct W 9:30AM-1PM, Sa 9AM-1PM; mid-Oct to mid-Dec, Sa 9AM-1PM.
*The Queen City Ex[url=http://www.buffalodays.ca/[/url]](1-6 Aug). The biggest summer fair in the province, featuring something for all ages - free stages, food, midway, exhibits and much more. Buffalo Days parade, home decor, pancake breakfast, Equifest, downtown activities.
*Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival (10-13 Jul). 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.
*Connect[url=http://www.connectfestival.ca/[/url]]- Yearly electronic music festival that can be found just outside of the Regina area.
*Cathedral Village Arts Festival[url=http://www.cathedralartsfestival.ca/[/url]]- Annual celebration of the arts, located in Cathedral Village.
*Mosaic[http://www.reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca/[/url] - local multicultural festival; usually runs for three days in late May or early June.
A popular and trendy spot for a tasty lunch or for chilling out in the evening. Popular with the office and university crowd, the food and service are excellent, but you may find it a little too busy at certain times of the day. Also features the occasional live music show.
*An award-winning restaurant located downtown. Was featured on The Food Channel a few years ago. 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 an good array of dinner and appetizer items that rise far above the usual fare. It also offers a large selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a diverse and reasonably priced martini list. It can get 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.
*An upscale restaurant overlooking Wascana Creek. A bit pricey, but the food, service and atmosphere is fabulous.
*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 favorite.
*Casual dining restaurant located downtown. Serves American-style food and has a decent wine and beer selection. Offers both indoor dining and a rooftop patio.
* The Chimney Restaurant and Lounge, 2710 Montague St. A steakhouse located in the Lakeview area with an extremely cozy atmosphere and good prices.
* Creek in Cathedral Bistro, 3414 13th Ave. A small, intimate restaurant. The menus are changed regularly and feature fresh ingredients. A bit pricey, though.
* Greko's Restaurant and Steak House, 4424 Albert St. A Greek-style steak house in the south end of the city. Good prices and service. Especially good garlic bread.
* Peg's Kitchen, 1653 Park St, [url=http://www.pegskitchen.ca/]]A small, but impressive locally-owned restaurant and store with a very "homey" atmosphere. Specializes in Ukrainian food, like cabbage rolls and perogies. Not usually open during supper hours, though.
* Rock Creek Tap and Grill, two locations at 3255 Quance St. and 474 McCarthy Blvd. North [http://www.rockcreekgrill.com/[/url] Located 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.
* The Icehouse Tavern, 60 Great Plains Rd, Emerald Pk. A short 15-minute drive east of Regina. Home of the legendary Iceberg hamburgers.
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Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza
The Regina Inn Hotel is located in downtown Regina, Saskatchewan. Featuring 235 spacious guest rooms and over 20,000 sq ft. of meeting space, incl. a theatre-style room which can hold 600 people.
* Sandman Hotel Suites and Spa
* Delta Regina Hotel
* Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre
* Located just 10 minutes from Regina’s International Airport and 5 minutes from downtown Regina. 157 guest rooms, including 5 suites that feature extra room. Our Indoor Sea slide Courtyard pool is fun for everyone, featuring a heated swimming pool and 240-foot water slide for all guests to enjoy. Has the only Ricky’s Restaurant and Lounge in town just down the hall from your guest room; a great place for a quiet conversation or a late night snack.
Super 8 Motel
* Located minutes from downtown, this hotel features guestrooms and suites, a pool, high-speed internet, and a fitness facility.
Regina's only backpackers' hostel is in an historic home near Wascana Centre.
Staying at [wiki=20e841600a9d407706d16f9dd40350f1]bed and breakfasts[/wiki] is a great way to meet local people. Prices in Regina start at $70 for single and $85 for double occupancy.
*The Dragon's Nest, [http://www.bbcanada.com/dragonsnest] 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.
*Country Fare Bed and Breakfast
*RiseNShine Bed and Breakfast
*Creekside Terrace