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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Regina, Canada
Although situated on a flat plain with few indigenous trees, Regina boasts some of western Canada's most innovative urban landscaping, with plentiful green spaces, hiking and biking paths, playgrounds, oak-lined streets and parks throughout the city. The popular Wascana Lake plays host to summer boaters and winter skating. Regina is also home to numerous cultural and educational institutions, including museums, galleries, theaters and Canada's RCMP Training Academy Grounds.
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1. Malty National Brewing Corp.
2. Government House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Now open to visitors, this was once home to lieutenant-governors of Canada's Northwest Territories.
Reviewed By ALSVFE - Regina, Canada
There is not very many historic buildings in Regina, but Government House is definitely one of them. The building was restored and preserved as it was 1900s. They have afternoon Victorian tea party once a month, which is worth visiting. However you need to register for it in advance.
3. Wascana Centre Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Wascana Centre is known internationally as a beautifully landscaped park surrounding a 120-hectare lake located in the heart of the City of Regina. Wascana Centre is home to numerous important buildings such as the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and hosts more than 2,000 events a year ranging from charity runs & walks, cultural celebrations, to the annual Canada Day festivities.
Reviewed By 461dequanc - Rochester, United States
Immediately after we arrived at the hotel we booked in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada post ~8 hours driving started from Fargo, ND, USA, the first thing that family wanted to do was to visit this park. It was around 4:00pm in the afternoon of a sunny day at the end of July 2018. When we drove to park, we found that the park was built around the famous and beautiful Wascana Lake - a Park in the heart or center of the Regina City, like but bigger than the Center Park in New York City. There are several small islands in the lake with only one named “Pine Island” that we could freely walked into. From there you can see some people are boating or kayaking while birds like sea gulls and several swans are playing or maybe looking for food in the lake water. While we drove along the beach road to a place - should be at the Northwest corner, we were deeply attracted by the beauty of the flowers in a garden. So we parked our car and enjoyed the variety of the beautiful flowers inside the garden - Queen Elizabeth Garden that is in front of the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislative Building. Between the Building and the Garden, you can see the sculpture of Queen Elizabeth riding on a horse while on the other end of the Garden that is close to the lake you can see the sculpture of the most famous politician of Saskatchewan, Walters Scott, who was the founder of both Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces of Canada. Among all the beautiful views of the Park left in our brains, the unique beauty of the so many types of flowers in the Garden, are the most magnificent and unforgettable.
4. Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 453 reviews
Since 1906. Explore Saskatchewan and your world - the past, the present, and the future - as never before. We are a natural history museum offering life and earth sciences, as well as aboriginal history.
Reviewed By katherinel489 - Onanole, Canada
Regina, our former home for decades, was a city we were proud to take many visiting family members to see the famous Dinosaur and many exceptional wildlife scenes (back in the days when it was the Museum of Natural History.) This icon has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the very best internationally. If you're in the Queen City, be sure to stop in and be amazed!
5. Legislative Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By LateTravelers
We arrived in time for the 10am tour. No backpacks are allowed and there is security scanning before proceeding. Our tour guide, a young man that I can’t remember his name, did an excellent job and was very knowledgeable. Tour took about 40 minutes and gave a fair bit of history of Canada that I wasn’t up to date with. Magnificent building.
6. MacKenzie Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By amysH7072DP - Lumsden, Canada
We attended the November Rawlco festivities and loved the exhibits, especially Christi Belcourt’s artwork! We love the BMO space where we made felted wool crafts. We also take our kids to the studio Sunday programs. We plan to attend the future monthly special events too. During these events, admission is free but membership is also very affordable.
7. Regina Floral Conservatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
We've been described as a "hidden gem" which is mainly due to to our location. Although initially a little difficult to find you will be glad you did. Bursting with tropical plants, exotic trees and brilliant blooms from September to June, Regina Floral Conservatory extends a warm welcome to all visitors. We are open every day (except Christmas and New Years' Day) from 1pm - 4:30 pm, Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun. Thursday we are open from 1:00 - 8:00pm and Friday we will open at 11:30 - 4:30 pm. There are some exceptions due to private events. We host 5 Teas each year and have 6 seasonal changes.
Reviewed By lynettep513 - Regina, Canada
I love going here in the winter months as it gives you an escape from the cold and snow. Great for elderly people. The volunteers at the front desk are exceptional.
8. Regina Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
A farmers' market founded in 1975 offering goods "made, baked, grown, or designed" in Saskatchewan. OUTDOOR MARKETS: City Square Plaza Every Wed & Sat 9 am - 1 pm May to Mid-October INDOOR MARKETS: 2065 Hamilton St. Every Saturday 9 am - 1 pm SPRING: March to May FALL: Mid-October to Mid-December
