Happening inRegina

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Happening inRegina
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photo credit: Eric Lindberg
photo credit: Wascana Centre Authority
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Legislative Building
Saskatchewan Science Centre
2900 Wascana Dr.
(306) 522-3661
wascana.ca
2405 Legislative Dr.
(306) 787-5358
legassembly.sk.ca
2903 Powerhouse Dr.
(306) 522-4629
sasksciencecentre.com
In the heart of Regina, you’ll
discover one of North America’s
largest urban parks - Wascana
Centre. Everything from the 8 km
paved multi-use trail running along
Wascana Creek to its nearly 300acre lake is entirely man-made and
open year round.
Known as the marble palace, the
Saskatchewan Legislative Building
is the largest legislative building in
Canada and features 34 different
types of marble from around the
world. Tours of the Saskatchewan
Legislative Building are available
seven days a week.
Housed in the historic 1914
power building, the Saskatchewan
Science Centre features both
permanent and temporary exhibits
that will delight curious minds of
all ages. The Kramer IMAX Theatre
features an eye-popping fivestorey high screen and is the only
one of its kind in Saskatchewan.
photo credit: Look Matters
photo credit: Lisa Avery
photo credit: Keith Hershmiller
Wascana Centre
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
MacKenzie Art Gallery
RCMP Depot & Heritage Centre
2445 Albert St.
(306) 787-2815
royalsaskmuseum.ca
3475 Albert St.
(306) 584-4250
mackenzieartgallery.ca
5907 Dewdney Ave.
(306) 522-7333
rcmpheritagecentre.com
Travel through the province
and enjoy a trip through two
billion years of Saskatchewan’s
geological and early natural history;
discover 10,000 years of First
Nations history in Saskatchewan;
and experience the provincial eco
regions. No visit is complete until
you meet Megamunch, the robotic
T. Rex and Tickles the Triceratops.
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is
known for thought-provoking art
by some of the best artists in
the world. Free public tours are
offered on Fridays at 7 p.m. and
Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
The gift shop features work from
artists all over Saskatchewan and
Canada and is a great place to
shop for unique, handmade, and
high-quality prairie gifts.
RCMP “Depot” Division is home
to cadets training to become
RCMP members. At the Heritage
Centre, guests can visit “Depot”;
a uniquely Canadian experience.
The RCMP Heritage Centre tells
the story of the RCMP using state
of the art exhibits, multimedia,and
engaging programming and tours.
tourismregina.com
photo credit: Eric Lindberg
photo credit: Calvin Fehr
photo credit: Jenn Nelson
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Sask Sports Hall of Fame
Government House
1375 Broad St.
306-780-9435
civicmuseumofregina.com
2205 Victoria Ave.
(306) 780-9232
sasksportshalloffame.com
4607 Dewdney Ave.
(306) 787-5773
governmenthouse.gov.sk.ca
The Civic Museum of Regina
houses 19,000 artifacts which
collectively tell the story of the
Queen City’s rise. The museum is
also home to the Glass Wheatfield
installation by artist Jacqueline
Berting composed of 14,000
individually crafted stalks of glass
wheat.
The Saskatchewan Sports
Hall of Fame recognizes sport
excellence, preserves sport
history and educates the public
on the contribution of sport to
Saskatchewan’s cultural fabric.
Explore the stories and artifacts of
the more than 480 Hall of Fame
inductees from 1966 to present.
Built in 1891, this grand building
first served as the official
residence of the Lieutenant
Governor of the North-West
Territories. Set your own pace
with a self-guided tour or explore
the Edwardian Gardens to further
enjoy the beauty and richness of
this heritage landmark.
photo credit: CJ Katz
photo credit: Cornwall Centre
photo credit: Jean-Guy Dauphanais
Civic Museum of Regina
Casino Regina
Shopping
Dining
1880 Saskatchewan Dr.
(306) 565-3000
casinoregina.com
Cornwall Centre
2102 11th Ave.
cornwallcentre.ca
tourismregina.com
Housed in Regina’s historic Union
Train Station, a National Heritage
site, you’ll find over 800 slot
machines, more than 35 table
games, and a Vegas-style show
lounge. Every year, over 2 million
people immerse themselves in
Casino Regina’s performances,
dining and electrifying gaming.
There are five large shopping malls
in the city including the largest,
Cornwall Centre, and two larger
retail parks in North Regina and
East Regina. The artsy Cathedral
neighbourhood (an eight minute
walk from downtown) offers
several one-of-a-kind finds created
by local artists and shop owners.
There are over 200 restaurants
and 30 coffee shops in Regina.
Innovative chefs have created
astounding new tastes by pairing
prairie sensibilities with worldinfused flavour. Ethnic food, family
favourites and fine dining are just a
walk, drive or reservation away.
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