Regina, Saskatchewan Family Attractions
Royal
Canadian Mounted Police Depot and Centennial Museum
6101 Dewdney Ave.
Regina
306-780-5838
Daily 8-6:45, Victoria Day weekend-Labour Day (also Tues. 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 1
to first week in Aug.); 10-4:45, rest of year. Closed Jan. 1 and Dec. 25. Depot
and chapel tours depart Mon.-Fri. at 9, 10, 11, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30, Victoria
Day weekend-Labour Day; at 1:30, rest of year
Admission: Donations
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot And Centennial Museum is on Dewdney Ave. W.
The regimental museum of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Mounties) recounts
the history of more than a century of service. Photographs, weapons, personal
items, uniforms and related artifacts on display reflect the tragedies,
successes, history and human side of this well-known Canadian institution.At the
training academy for cadets, a colorful Sergeant Major's parade is usually held
Monday through Friday at 12:45 p.m., except for Fridays that precede a holiday
weekend. Sunset ceremonies are held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., July 1 to the first
week in August. Depot and chapel tours are available and begin at the museum.
Guided tours are available.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
2445 Albert St.
Regina, S4P 3V7 CAN
(306) 787-2815
Daily 9-5, May 1-Labour Day; 9-4:30, rest of year. Closed Dec. 25
Admission: Donations
Royal Saskatchewan Museum is at College Ave. and Albert St. in Wascana Centre.
The Earth Sciences Gallery focuses on the geological and paleontological
evolution of Saskatchewan and includes Canada's only resident robotic dinosaur.
The Paleo Pit features hands-on exhibits. The First Nations Gallery portrays the
culture and heritage of the province's aboriginal population through artwork and
artifacts. Exhibits depict life in a beaver pond, a Costa Rican rain forest and
hurricane actions that are disturbing the global ecosystem.
Saskatchewan
Science Centre
Winnipeg St. & Wascana Dr.
Regina
306-522-4629
Admission charged.
Mon.-Fri. 9-6 (also Fri. 6-8:30 p.m.), Sat.-Sun. 11-6, Victoria Day-Labour Day;
Tues.-Fri. and Monday holidays 9-5, Sat.-Sun. noon-6, rest of year
Saskatchewan Science Centre is on Winnipeg St. at Wascana Dr. in Wascana Centre.
The Powerhouse of Discovery houses more than 100 permanent hands-on science
exhibits and features live stage shows and demonstrations. Visitors who want to
test their physical skills can tackle one of the tallest climbing walls in
Canada. The 165-seat Kramer IMAX Theatre uses a five-story screen and four-way
sound system to present science and nature films in a giant format.
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
2205 Victoria Ave.
Regina, S4P 0S4 CAN
(306) 780-9232
Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat.-Sun. and holidays 1-5, Victoria Day-Labour Day; Mon.-Fri.
9-5, rest of year
Admission: Free
Photographs, trophies, records and other memorabilia represent noted athletes
and teams from Saskatchewan.
Wascana Centre
2900 Wascana Dr.
Regina, S4P 3S7 CAN
(306) 347-1810
Advance reservations are required
Ferry boat rides Mon.-Fri. noon-4, Sat.-Sun. noon-9. Ferry tours of Wascana Lake
also are available by appointment; phone for more information
Wascana Centre surrounds Wascana Lake. The 2,300-acre park is the center of
recreational and cultural activity in Regina and includes the Saskatchewan
Centre of the Arts. Wascana Place is both a departure point for sightseeing
tours and a reservation office for special events. Ferry boat rides to the
Willow Island picnic area are available. Wascana Waterfowl Park and Speakers'
Corner also are in the area. |
