Regina
The city of Regina provides great opportunities for people to enjoy a high standard of living at very affordable costs. In a recent Omnibus Survey, Regina residents rated their quality of life at more than 81.4%, higher than residents in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. This high percentage could be contributed towards: easy access to anywhere in the city in 20 minutes, 2300+ acres of park, airport to downtown is 7 minutes, 45% of Regina residents volunteer, an average house cost $242,000 compared to $395,000 or $611,000 in Calgary and Vancouver, respectively. Please visit www.infinitehorizons.ca for great information and statistics about Regina.
Entertainment
Globe Theatre
1801 Scarth StreetRegina - S4P 2G9
306.525.6400
The Globe Theatre is a national centre of excellence in the production of theatre-in-the-round and in fostering the work of Saskatchewan artists. One of Saskatchewan's largest employers in the field of the arts, the Globe Theatre has a permanent staff of 18 administrative, technical and artistic employees.
RCMP Heritage Centre
5907 Dewdney AvenueRegina - S4T 0P4
306.522.7333
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been an integral part of Canada's historical and cultural landscape, helping to form and protect our great nation and playing a significant role in creating the Canadian identity. Housed in a breathtaking stone, glass and concrete building designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Erickson, the RCMP Heritage Centre tells the story of the RCMP using state of the art exhibits, multimedia technologies and engaging programming and tours. It's a great Canadian story that we encourage everyone to check out.
Conexus Arts Centre
200A Lakeshore DriveRegina - S4S 7L3
306.525.9999
Conexus Arts Centre is here for you - so if you are looking for tickets for an upcoming event here at the Centre or if you are planning a meeting, special event, seminar, trade show, reception, banquet or fundraiser call us! A 2031 person acoustically perfect theatre is the heart of Conexus Arts Centre. Ideal for large performances, the grand drape conceals a stage capable of handling the largest musical or dramatic productions. The front section of the stage may be hydraulically raised or lowered, providing an orchestra pit capable of handling up to 100 musicians.
Mackenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert StreetRegina - S4S 6X6
306.584.4250
The MacKenzie Art Gallery welcomes everyone to experience visual art in all its diversity. We seek to engage the people of Saskatchewan through our exhibitions, programs and permanent collection. Making Art Matter for over 56 years.
Saskatchewan Science Centre
2903 Powerhouse DriveRegina - S4N 0A1
306.522.4629
One of Saskatchewan’s favourite family destinations, the Saskatchewan Science Centre provides amazing opportunities for families to play and learn together. It encourages experiments, surprises you with stage shows, wows you with workshops, and features Saskatchewan’s tallest indoor climbing wall. The Kramer IMAX Theatre enhances this learning experience by featuring science, travel, and nature-oriented films on its giant screen.
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
2205 Victoria AvenueRegina - S4P 0S4
306.780.9232
Welcome to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum(SSHFM). We are a non-profit organization driven by members committed to recognizing sport excellence, preserving sport history, and educating the public on the contribution of sport to Saskatchewan's cultural fabric.
Regina Performing Arts Centre
1077 Angus StreetRegina - S4T 1Y4
306.779.2277
http://sites.google.com/site/rpacentre
Live theatre venue, home to the Regina Little Theatre company.
Government House
4607 Dewdney AvenueRegina - S4T 1B7
306.787.5773
When the restoration of Government House began in 1978 the project aimed to re-create the house as it was when Lieutenant Governor Amedée Forget and his wife lived there. The Government House Museum recaptures the confident spirit of those times, at least for the life of a well-to-do family. The Museum also connects us to a time and a place that was influential in shaping the governance of a vast area of western and northern Canada, encompassing what is now Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
2445 Albert StreetRegina – S4P 4W7
306.787.2815
In 1906, the Provincial Museum (as it was called then) was formed to "secure and preserve natural history specimens and objects of historical and ethnological interest". Since these early beginnings, the Museum's purpose has expanded to use these specimens and objects to educate communities through our programs, exhibits and research. By clearly defining our current vision, mission and mandate, we provide ourselves with a guidepost to follow when building exhibits, delivering programs and doing research.
Sports Teams & Other Attractions
Regina Pats (WHL hockey) - www.reginapats.com
Regina Red Sox (WMBL baseball) - www.reginaredsox.com
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL football) - www.riderville.com
University of Regina Rams (CIS Football) - www.reginarams.com
University of Regina Cougar athletics (CIS Football) - www.reginarams.com
Prairie Gold Lacrosse League - Visit Website
Casino Regina
1880 Saskatchewan DriveRegina – S4P 0B2
306.565.3000
Regina offers some unique restaurants, especially in our unique Cathedral district, here is a short list of affordable and non-franchised places to dine:
http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/265/best-restaurants-ReginaJust a few of our favourites are Bushwakker, Bonzzini’s Brew Pub, Brewsters, The Press Box and The Hub.