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Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Airport
YQR
Currency
Canadian dollar
Time zone
UTC-6
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The Queen City
Visiting Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan
Regina sits on a vast, flat plain in the middle of the Canadian prairies, yet it is far greener than you would expect: about 300,000 trees were planted here. Nicknamed the Queen City, it had 226,404 inhabitants at the 2021 census (249,217 in the metropolitan area), making it the second-largest city of the province after Saskatoon. It is a calm provincial capital with three strong cards: a unique link with the Mounties, one of the largest urban parks in North America and a real Indigenous cultural presence.
From Pile of Bones to capital
The spot was once known as Pile of Bones, a translation of its Cree name for the buffalo bones scattered there. In 1882 it was chosen as the seat of the North-West Territories and named after Queen Victoria; it became the capital of the new province of Saskatchewan when that province was created in 1905.
Airport and distances
Regina airport and the prairie roads
Regina International Airport
The airport lies about 7 km west-south-west of the city centre (Wikipedia). It has flights to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Minneapolis, plus seasonal service to Denver, Montreal and sun destinations in winter.
Since 2023 the Route 24 bus links the airport with downtown (Wikipedia); Wikivoyage lists it Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to midnight. Taxis and car rental are also available at the terminal. There is no VIA Rail service to Regina.
Flight and drive times
From Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg are about 1.5 hours by air, Vancouver about 2 hours and Toronto about 3.25 hours (Wikivoyage). By road, allow about 40 minutes to Moose Jaw, 2.5 hours to Saskatoon, 5 hours to Winnipeg, 7 hours to Calgary and 8 hours to Edmonton. The intercity bus to Saskatoon takes about 3 hours.
| Landmark | Indicative distance or time |
|---|---|
| Airport to the centre | about 7 km |
| Regina to Moose Jaw | about 77 km; about 40 minutes by car |
| Regina to Saskatoon | about 250 km; about 2.5 hours by car |
| Regina to Winnipeg | about 5 hours by car |
| Regina to Calgary | about 7 hours by car |
| Regina to the US border | about 160 km |
The Mounties
The RCMP Heritage Centre and Depot Division
Every Mountie in Canada starts here. Regina is home to the RCMP Academy, Depot Division, the national training centre of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Next door, the RCMP Heritage Centre, open since 2007, tells the story of the force from the founding of the North West Mounted Police in 1873 to today, with historic and modern displays, a forensic gallery and virtual and augmented reality exhibits.
Visiting
Academy tours run daily from May to August (Wikivoyage). Each summer the RCMP's mounted show, the Musical Ride, performs in the city.
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Museums
Scotty the T. rex, Indigenous culture and contemporary art
| Place | What to see |
|---|---|
| Royal Saskatchewan Museum | Scotty, a T. rex specimen found in 1991 in the Frenchman River Valley and shown as a life-size cast; a First Nations Gallery covering 10,000 years of Indigenous culture and an Earth Sciences Gallery. It is listed as by donation, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| MacKenzie Art Gallery | The largest public art gallery in Saskatchewan, with contemporary and historical art in the heart of Wascana Centre. |
| Saskatchewan Science Centre | Over 100 hands-on exhibits in a 1914 powerhouse, next to the Kramer IMAX Theatre. |
| RCMP Heritage Centre | The story of the Mounties, with historic displays, a forensic gallery and virtual reality. |
| Government House | The former residence of the lieutenant-governor, restored to its 1891 Victorian splendour. |
Opening hours and prices change with the season, so check before you go.
Monuments
The Legislative Building, the cathedral and the war memorial
Saskatchewan Legislative Building
Seat of the provincial parliament, built from 1908 to 1912 on the south shore of Wascana Lake and a National Historic Site. Visits are free, with guided tours of about 30 minutes every hour (Wikivoyage).
Holy Rosary Cathedral
A bishop's church built in 1912 and consecrated in 1913.
War memorial
Regina's cenotaph, raised in memory of the citizens who died in the Great War, stands downtown among trees that turn to frost in winter.
City memory
A cyclone hit the city in June 1912 and killed 28 people, the deadliest in Canadian history according to Spanish Wikipedia. The Metis leader Louis Riel was hanged in Regina on 16 November 1885 after the North-West Rebellion.
Wascana Centre
A huge urban park around an artificial lake
The green heart of the city
In a landscape of flat farmland, Wascana Lake was created in the city centre to form one of the largest urban parks in North America, about 9.3 square kilometres. It was planned in a 100-year master plan by Minoru Yamasaki and Thomas Church. Its 104-hectare migratory bird sanctuary draws birdwatchers.
Beyond the lake
The park holds the Legislative Building, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the Science Centre, the MacKenzie Art Gallery and a university campus. The lake was dredged about five metres deeper in 2003-2004. In summer people stroll, picnic and eat on the waterfront patios.
Food and drink
Regina-style pizza, craft beer and global flavours
Regina's food scene is more varied than you might think. Regina-style pizza is found at Western Pizza 1976, and Wikivoyage names several addresses: the Bushwakker Pub and Brewing Company, in a century-old warehouse, brews its own beer and has live jazz and folk on weeknights; the Copper Kettle is known for Greek food; Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar offers upscale tapas and La Bodega shared plates, so book at weekends.
Market and beer
The Regina Farmers Market generally runs on Saturdays all year and also on Wednesdays from May to early October. For a beer on a patio, try Copperhead Brewing Co. The drinking age is 19.
Good to know
Restaurant and brewery hours vary by day and season, so check before you go.
Climate
An extreme continental climate
Spring
A transition season, with temperatures climbing gradually; pack layers.
Summer
Warm: July afternoons average about 26 degrees C and the monthly mean is around 19 degrees C. It is the best season for Wascana Lake. The sun is up from about 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Autumn
Cool and dry, with days shortening fast; the first snow can come early.
Winter
Very cold and windy, typical of the prairies: January averages about minus 15 degrees C, and trees are often covered in hoar frost. The record low is minus 50 degrees C (1885).
Regina has a humid continental climate (Koppen Dfb), with about 390 mm of precipitation a year, around a metre of snow, and about 2,300 hours of sunshine. The record high is 43.9 degrees C (1937). The best time for outdoor visits is June to September; if you love frosted landscapes, winter is spectacular as long as you are well equipped.
Evenings and events
Pubs, local scene and Canadian football
In the evening the city offers neighbourhood pubs, taverns, live music venues (rock, jazz, DJs) and smarter lounges. The daily 5 p.m. ritual at the Circa 27 Lounge of the Hotel Saskatchewan is marked by a train whistle, and the Globe Theatre stages a full season. In autumn or winter you can catch the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre.
Canadian football
In football season the whole province turns to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium; the club has won the Grey Cup five times, in 1966, 1989, 2007, 2013 and 2025.
Agribition
In November the Canadian Western Agribition is a week-long agricultural fair, held since 1971.
Budget
A moderate price level
Regina sits in a moderate price range for Canada. According to Wikivoyage, the hostel starts at about 20 Canadian dollars a night, bed and breakfasts at about 70 to 85 dollars and standard hotels from 110 to over 170 dollars; these figures are dated and should be checked. Several sights are free or by donation, such as the Legislative Building and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, which eases the budget. Expect to pay more in peak summer and during big events.
Day trips
Moose Jaw and Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
About 77 km west on the Trans-Canada Highway, around 40 minutes, a historic city known for the Tunnels of Moose Jaw and its Prohibition-era past, with a geothermal spa at Temple Gardens.
Saskatoon
The province's other big city, about 250 km north-northwest, around 2.5 hours by road, for a Saskatchewan road trip.
Getting around
Getting around Regina
Downtown is walkable, but the city is spread out, and a rental car is the most practical way to take excursions. Regina Transit serves most of the city and several taxi firms operate. The main access roads are the Trans-Canada Highway and Highways 6, 11, 33 and 48. In winter pack very warm clothing and check road conditions before you set off.
By length of stay
What to do in Regina depending on how long you stay
The essentials
The Legislative Building, Wascana Centre and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum with Scotty.
Going deeper
Add the RCMP Heritage Centre, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, a local pub and the Science Centre.
Prairies
Round it off with Moose Jaw, or even Saskatoon, for a Saskatchewan road trip.
In pictures
Regina under the frost in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Regina
Which airport serves Regina?
Regina International Airport (YQR), about 7 km west-south-west of the centre, with flights to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Minneapolis.
How do I get from the airport to downtown Regina?
By Route 24 bus (in service since 2023), by taxi or by rental car, over about 7 km.
What is there to see in Regina?
The RCMP Heritage Centre, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and Scotty the T. rex, Wascana Centre, the Legislative Building, Government House and the MacKenzie Art Gallery.
Why is Regina linked to the Mounties?
The city hosts the RCMP Academy, Depot Division, the national training centre of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the RCMP Heritage Centre, which tells the force's story from 1873.
When is the best time to visit Regina?
Summer is warm and ideal for Wascana Centre; winter is very cold and windy, as across the prairies, but the frost-covered trees are striking.
Which museums should I visit in Regina?
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, the Saskatchewan Science Centre, the RCMP Heritage Centre and Government House.
What should I eat and drink in Regina?
Regina-style pizza, a beer from Bushwakker or Copperhead, Greek food at the Copper Kettle, tapas and the farmers market.
How long does it take to reach Moose Jaw or Saskatoon?
About 40 minutes by road to Moose Jaw, around 77 km, and about 2.5 hours to Saskatoon, around 250 km.
How do I get around Regina?
On foot downtown, by Regina Transit bus, by taxi or by rental car for excursions.
Is Regina an expensive destination?
Prices are moderate for Canada, and several sights are free or by donation. We do not publish precise prices, as they change.
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