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Saskatchewan has more golf courses per capita than

any other province in Canada.

Many of them are in or surrounding Regina. If golf is something your delegates are interested in then you’ve come to the right place.

the admiration of your galleryas you sink the long putt

the roar of 30 thousandrabid rider fans

Rider Nation Be part of the sea of green.

Experience a city turn green with Rider Pride. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are unlike any other CFL franchise. Climb into the stands, feel the excitement and hear the roar as the Rider Nation greets their team with a hero’s welcome.

And when the game is over, win or lose, the party has just begun. If you forgot your face paint or watermelon don’t worry, Rider fans are generous when it comes to welcoming a new fan into Rider Nation.

We like to leave a legacy 350,000 examples are the city’s trees, each hand-planted to form an oasis.

The crown jewel of Regina is Wascana Park - 2,300 acres of green space, walking paths, and a man-made lake with islands, all guarded by the majestic Legislative Building.

Residents of the Queen City flock to the park for leisure and you will enjoy it too.

the hunt for one of a kind treasures

The shopping enthusiast will be delighted to know that Regina has 1100 retail stores.

These include several indoor shopping malls: The Cornwall Centre (walkway connects to Delta Hotel and Casino), Southland, Victoria Square, Golden Mile, Normanview, Northgate, Sherwood Village and Antique Mall. The stores offer the luxuries and specialities that appeal to residents and visitors alike.

There are a number of interesting boutiques in downtown, the Cathedral Village on 13th Avenue, the Warehouse District and surrounding shopping centres which offer a selection of designer wear to imported clothing, crafts, and furnishings; the list is endless!

One of Canada’s world-renowned attractions,

the RCMP Training Academy, is open to visitors on a year-round basis.

the shrill bark of a drillinstructor moulding Mounties

The Training Academy in Regina has been the training centre for all RCMP officers since the late 1800s and today also assists in the training of police officers from numerous other nations.

the melodies of Canada'slongest running symphony

Music to your ears The Regina Symphony Orchestra has been bringing the great contemporary and classical composers to life for over 100 years.From humble beginnings in 1904, before Regina had even gained city status, the RSO has been a part of the province.

Today the RSO is a full scale, fully professional orchestra with a 39-week season, and over 50 concerts within Regina and the surrounding communities. Experience an evening watching music as it’s made.

the power of a prairie storm

See nature light up the horizon Gain a new perspectiveon Mother Nature.

Staring out over an ocean of land watch the fury of a summer storm unleashed. Saskatchewan is known for its dazzling light shows.

With an unobstructed view and easily accessible rural locations, Regina is perfect for the stargazer and storm chaser alike. Experience what the land of living skies really means.

Embrace the seasonThere’s always something to do during winter in Regina.

Winter is a wonderful part of the prairie experience. Go for a leisurely skate in downtown Victoria Park or make your mark on a crisp canvas of fresh snow. Regina is a city that embraces its winters.

the beautiful site of our winter wonderland

As the capital of Saskatchewan,

Regina is home to many governmental, cultural, educational and sports institutions,

alongside which businesses thrive.

a marble jewel in thecrown of the Queen City

If you look at the skyline of Regina, you can’t help but notice the dome of the Legislative Building. The beaux-arts design is reminiscent of the famed palace of Versailles. Built between 1908 and 1912 when Saskatchewan had just become a province, it is one of Saskatchewan’s greatest treasures.

Built with a Tyndall stone exterior and 34 types of marble from around the world on its interior it is an impressive achievement. The rotunda is ornate, with three-story high marble columns; you just can’t stop looking up!

the pizza capital of Canada

A prairiepizza

It’s a long road from Naples to Regina,

but we got it right.

Pizza is one of the most popular dishes in the world and Regina

has some of the best there is.

We are also home to the largest number of restaurants per capita in Canada, so going

hungry is never an option.

Saskatchewan has more golf courses per capita than

any other province in Canada

Photo Credit: Tim J. Wiest

Stars shine their brightest under an open prairie sky

Regina hosts a variety of local annual events:

Some of these events include:

• CravenCountryJamboree• ReginaFolkFestival• SymphonyUndertheSky• CathedralVillageArtsFestival• TheQueenCityEx

• ReginaFarmers’Market• Mosaic• SaskPowerRegina

Dragon Boat Festival• SaskTelSummerInvasion

people who know how to party

the competitive spirit

of the prairies

The Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport

at the University of Regina campus, opened in time for the 2005 Canada Summer Games.

TheUniversityofReginaisoneofCanada’sfastestgrowinguniversities. With almost one million square feet of expansionsince1995,theUofRisplanningforthefuture.Innovative and state of the art facilities including the First NationsUniversityofCanada,thePetroleumResearchFacility and the Greenhouse Gas Technology Centre, Regina is on the cutting edge of modern education. During your stay experience a game at the 2,000 seat centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport.

The Regina area has strong Aboriginal

culture and traditions

Regina is also home to the First Nations University of Canada. LocatedontheUniversityofReginaCampus,itisCanada’sfirstandonlyUniversity-College dedicated to promoting and expanding Aboriginal knowledge in teaching, researchandservice.Besidesbeinganarchitecturalmarvel,theFirstNationsUniversityoffers excellent facilities for Pow Wows and Aboriginal storytelling, dancing and traditional food.

Where thebuffalo roam...See the impressive stature of the beasts that shaped the prairie.

For hundreds of years the Bison roamed across the prairie, shaping a way of life for prairie Aboriginals. In modern times their numbers are growing and this majestic animal is once again part of the prairie. Get up close and personal with North America’s largest land animal, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

the tickle of barley whiskers on your f inger tips

Farming as a way of life From the first settlers to the modern farms of today, Saskatchewan has a rich farming culture.

Regina has always had strong agricultural ties and continues to be a world leader. Surrounded by fertile prairie, Regina offers an experience unlike any other. You can see the endless fields of gold, blue and green minutes from your hotel.

Home of the Canadian Western Agribition, Royal Red Arabian Horse Show, Western Canada Farm Progress Show and the Canadian Cowboy Association Rodeo; Regina embraces its roots and plants seeds for the future.

the taste of a successful harvest

From seed to mead

Regina has always embraced the entrepreneurial spirit.

Take in a pint at one of our famous brewpubs, and taste the unique

varieties that Regina has to offer.

Experience the pride that goes into a prairie pint.