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City
of Regina In 1882, a tent settlement named Pile O’ Bones sat on a treeless plain near a small, winding creek. The community that sprang from this humble beginning is truly a testament to what can be accomplished with a vision, a name change and hard work. The builders of Regina, Canada’s Queen City, fashioned a modern city that pulses with the energy of dynamic business leaders and progressive legislators. And with a man-made lake and over 350,000 hand-planted trees, the city is featureless no longer. Canada’s only training academy for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is located in Regina. On most weekday afternoons, you can watch the cadets going through drills in the Sergeant Major’s Parade, and on Tuesday evenings in July and August, the magnificent Sunset Retreat Ceremony is held. The ceremony was chosen one of the top 100 events of 1997 across North America, by the American Bus Association (ABA). On the same grounds is the RCMP Centennial Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Mountie artifacts and memorabilia. Tours of the training facilities include a visit to the historic RCMP Chapel, with ornate stained glass windows that incorporate unique Mountie designs. Just east of the RCMP Academy is Government House, the home of the lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan until 1945. Now, visitors can relive the grandeur of the stately residence, restored to reflect the period (1898 - 1910) of Lieutenant Governor Amedee Forget. A host of attractions can be found in Wascana Centre, including the beautiful green spaces of Wascana Park. Tour the Legislative Building, visit the Saskatchewan Science Centre and Kramer IMAX Theatre, go back in time at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, or enjoy the fine collection of the Mackenzie Art Gallery. Near downtown is the Cathedral Area, one of Regina’s oldest communities. Take a pleasant stroll along 13th Avenue through Cathedral Village, where you’ll find an eclectic mix of restaurants and coffee houses, and unique works of art and one-of-a-kind items at the many galleries and shops. The city
has rich artistic and multicultural traditions. It boasts Canada’s
longest continuously operating symphony orchestra, the Regina
Symphony Orchestra, as well as Globe Theatre, a company that
stages innovative productions in the round. Mosaic, Regina’s
three-day festival of culture, celebrates the rich ethnic history
of the prairie Other major events include the week-long Buffalo Days Provincial Exhibition, the pomp and pageantry of the Royal Red Canadian Arabian Horse Championships, and two major international agricultural events: the Western Canada Farm Progress Show and Canadian Western Agribition. The performing arts take centre stage at the Regina Folk Festival, Flatland Music Festival and the Regina Children’s Festival, while winter is celebrated amid cheers at Regina Pats major junior hockey games and at key curling events. The Saskatchewan Roughriders, perhaps Canada’s most-loved football team, play their home games in Regina’s Taylor Field. Fans from across the province cheer on "The Green and White." If gaming is your pleasure, you’ll find plenty of action at Casino Regina, located in the historic, magnificently refurbished Union Station in the city centre. This full-service casino has over 600 slot machines, and more than 35 gaming tables, including Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat and Roulette. In addition, the Casino Regina Vegas-style Show Lounge hosts fantastic entertainment throughout the year. For
more detailed information, contact Tourism Regina at Box 3355,
Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3H1. Call toll free, 1-800-661-5099
ext. 104 (continental USA and Canada), in Regina call 789-5099,
fax 306-789-3171. You can also stop at Tourism Regina’s visitor
centre on the east entrance to the city along the Trans-Canada
Highway. E-mail info@tourismregina.com or visit the website
at www.tourismregina.com.
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