Regina Holidays

Best time to visit Regina

The best time to visit Regina is during the summer months, from June to August. The weather is mild and sunny, with average temperatures in the mid-70s Fahrenheit. There are a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy during the summer, such as hiking, biking, swimming, and paddling.

If you are interested in visiting Regina to see the city's many festivals and events, the best time to visit is during the shoulder seasons, which are spring (May and June) and fall (September and October). The weather is still pleasant during these months, but there are fewer crowds.

No matter what time of year you choose to visit Regina, you are sure to have a great time. The city has something to offer everyone, from outdoor activities to village amenities.

Discover Regina

The capital of Saskatchewan, Regina’s beautiful historic buildings and leafy parks make it a delightful place to stay. With excellent shopping and dining, entertainment throughout the year and scenic landscapes just a short drive away, you couldn’t ask for much more.

Regina’s main downtown area sits between Saskatchewan Drive and Victoria Avenue and is home to the Cornwall Shopping Centre, which has a good range of mainstream stores and eateries as well as all the usual downtown amenities. In the centre of this area lies Victoria Park, which is the site of many festivals and events throughout the year and is a pleasant place to relax. Regina has a great farmers’ market during the spring and summer months just north of the park, where you can pick up some fresh produce, tasty homemade goodies and local crafts. Just west of downtown, on and around 13th Street, is the Cathedral Village district which has some quirky boutiques and craft stores as well as cafés and restaurants.

In the centre of Regina is the vast Wascana Centre - the jewel in the city’s crown. A beautifully kept urban park spread over hundreds of acres around Wascana Lake, it is also home to some of the city’s best attractions, including the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the Science Centre and the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Also in the park is the beautifully architected Legislative Building. There are some pretty trails and lakes to explore and a host of festivals and events held throughout the year, from dragon boat racing to ice skating.

Regina is a lovely city to explore: its size and its many urban parks make it pleasant to wander on foot, while its handsome historic buildings provide great backdrops when you decide to take a break. With many entertaining festivals, plenty of great restaurants and bars, a wide variety of shopping, and the scenic Saskatchewan prairies on your doorstep, the city really is the full package.

Things to do on Regina holidays

Regina has plenty to occupy you during your stay, however you prefer to spend your time. There are museums, galleries and historic buildings to explore, entertaining festivals and theatre performances to watch, a wide variety of shops, boutiques and markets to browse, and green parks and trails to unwind in. For those who enjoy exploring on foot, there are many heritage trail maps you can follow around the historical districts of the city, and during the summer months, there are spray parks scattered throughout the city, perfect to cool off the children!

Regina is the country’s training centre for the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police – or ‘Mounties’ – and there is a fascinating heritage centre just north of the airport. Here you can discover the history of the force, from the original North West Mounted Police to the modern day, and see the officers in action in parades and ceremonies. In the same area you can visit Government House - a grand building built in 1891 - which you can tour to see the restored rooms, find out a little about Canadian law and enjoy the lovely gardens.

A short drive out of the busy city brings you straight into the heart of the rolling Saskatchewan prairies, with plenty of beautiful places to explore nearby. The popular village of Lumsden is just half an hours’ drive away, with many quaint little boutiques and charming vintage shops to browse, plenty of bistro-style restaurants to refuel at and some pretty parks to wander. The Last Mountain Distillery in the village is famous for its vodkas and whiskys and you can take a tour around the factory to see this interesting process in action. The best part is getting to sample some of the flavours – don’t miss the honey cinnamon liqueur and the more unusual dill pickle vodka! Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is under ninety minutes from Regina and is a fantastic place to spend time, with some lovely hiking trails including the Bison View Interpretive trail which boasts great views of the buffalo on the prairie, and the Nicolle Flats where you will see a wide range of wildlife from impressive great blue herons in summer to white tailed deer in winter. You can also take boats and canoes out on the lake.