Visit Regina – Provincial Gateway with Endless Homeland Hospitality

Regina is more than the capital of Saskatchewan. It is home to a multicultural population of nearly 200,000 people. Regina has attracted settlers since 1882, when it served as capital of the then North West Territories, prior to the creation of Saskatchewan in 1905. Regina has grown through domestic and international migration and is a city rich in tradition, hospitality and culture.

Regina is a city of weather contrasts, boasting some of Canada’s coldest winter and hottest summer temperature records. Despite those extremes, Reginans love the outdoors, participating in sports year round.  It’s an active city, and that means there are plenty of things for you to do in Regina, SK.  There is boating and ice-skating on Wascana Lake, CFL football, hockey and curling around the city.   Just moments from downtown Regina in Saskatchewan’s peaceful rural prairie, you’ll also find activities such as horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing.

Wingate by Wyndham Regina is situated directly across the street from Casino Regina — a great place to stay and play.  It’s a perfect destination if you’re feeling lucky or looking for world-class casino entertainment. We’re also a quick walk away from many fine downtown boutiques, where you can shop ‘til you drop. Other nearby Regina, Saskatchewan attractions include Government House, The Devonian Pathway, The Conexux Arts Centre, The RCMP Training Academy and Centennial Museum, The MacKenzie Art Gallery, Sportplex, The Saskatchewan Science Centre and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. 

Located just a few minutes from downtown is IPSCO Place, one of Canada’s largest and most influential event complexes.  It is a centre of excellence for agri-business, entertainment, tradeshows, sporting, recreational and cultural activities.  The Brandt Centre is home to the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats and has also been a venue for many top names in the entertainment industry, most recently Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Rush and Avril Lavigne. 

IPSCO Place is also home to the popular Taste of Spring, a celebration of wine and food.  In mid-June, the Western Canada Farm Progress Show presented by Viterra – takes place throughout the event site and encompasses nearly 1.5 million feet of exhibit space.  Canada’s National Farm Show is the largest dryland farming technology and equipment show in the country.  It’s “where the world of agriculture comes together” since 40,000 attendees from over 30 countries attend every year.  In early August, thousands of excited people come to IPSCO Place to celebrate summer in Saskatchewan with Buffalo Days – the provincial exhibition.  In late fall, it’s the host site for Canadian Western Agribition, North America’s second-largest cattle show.  IPSCO Place is currently expanding and upgrading its facilities with a comprehensive “Revitalization & Redevelopment Project”.  Phase One of this project will see six multi-use arenas added to the event site as well as additional seating and upgrades done to the Brandt Centre.

Late August brings the Royal Red Arabian horse show, a must for all equestrian lovers and one of many major summertime festivities in Regina. Speaking of festivities, don’t forget the ever-popular Regina Mosaic Festival of Cultures, where tastes, sounds, and traditions from all corners of the earth meet for a cultural show unlike any other. Or, if you’re a fan of country music, you’re sure to love the Craven Country Jamboree in July, which features some of the top performers from Nashville, Canada and beyond.

Summer is not the only time for festivals in Regina. In February, the city puts on Konafest. Kona is the Cree word for snow, and this event is a wonderful celebration of winter pastimes, including snow sculptures, ice art, field hockey and concerts.   

With so many things to do in Regina, Saskatchewan, you’ll be grateful for the many amenities that await you in your comfortable, modern hotel room at Wingate by Wyndham Regina.  If you still have energy to burn, head to our fitness centre for an invigorating workout.  If you want to experience all that Regina, SK, has to offer, make Wingate by Wyndham your hotel room in downtown Regina.