Facilities and Attractions

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Legislative Building

Saskatchewan Science Centre

2900 Wascana St. (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.

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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.

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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 17,000 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.

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Civic Museum of Regina

Casino Regina

Shopping

Dining

1880 Saskatchewan Dr. (306) 565-3000 casinoregina.com

Cornwall Centre 2102 11th Ave. cornwallcentre.ca

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Housed in Regina’s historic Union Train Station, a National Heritage site, you’ll find almost 800 slot machines, 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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