Regina, Saskatchewan Attractions
Location Meets Convenience in Downtown Regina
Nestled in the heart of downtown Regina, Saskatchewan, the Wingate by Wyndham Regina offers something new for travellers coming to our province’s capital. Located at the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and Broad Street, directly opposite Casino Regina, Wingate by Wyndham Regina is mere moments away from downtown businesses, crown corporations, attractions and key venues, including the University of Regina and the Saskatchewan Institute of Science.
Regina is home to a number of major businesses and many provincial government offices. Several provincial corporations are also based here, including provincial corporations such as Sasktel, Saskenergy, Sask Power and Saskatchewan Government Insurance. The Wingate by Wyndham Regina’s downtown location means you are only minutes away from that crucial deal or time-sensitive meeting. Get the job done while on the road when you choose to stay at Wingate by Wyndham Regina hotel.
Things to see and do in Regina
Regina is an all-seasons destination where you’ll always find something to see and do. Wingate by Wyndham Regina’s great downtown location guarantees that you’ll be only minutes away from all of the major sights, venues, attractions, restaurants, nightlife and more.
In the summer there are many major festivals waiting to be discovered in Regina. The Western Canada Progress Show, Craven Country Jamboree, Mosaic Festival of Cultures, Buffalo Days Exhibition and Royal Red Arabian horse show attract spectators from near and far.
Winter in Regina proves you can have fun any time of year. Reginans embrace the cold in many ways, such as the Konafest (Kona is the Cree word for snow), where concerts, ice art, snow sculptures, and field hockey complement ice-skating on Wascana Lake. When it comes to cold weather, Regina knows how to make the most out of the wintertime.
Casino Regina
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.
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Don’t go home without taking a tour of the Dog River filming set and learn more about the show that put Saskatchewan on the entertainment map. Our friendly front-desk staff will be happy to help you check out this and other regional attractions.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Don’t miss a Saskatchewan Roughriders game when in Regina. Our CFL team plays at nearby Mosaic Stadium, only minutes from Wingate by Wyndham Regina. Other popular sporting pursuits include hockey, curling, ice fishing, golf and even skydiving.
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.
Winter, summer, spring or fall, there is always something going on in Regina. We welcome you to Wingate by Wyndham Regina, the place to be if you want to truly experience Regina, Saskatchewan.
IPSCO Place
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.
Royal Red Arabian horse show
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.
About Regina, Saskatchewan
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.
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.