Summer weekend in Regina
How locals do summer in Regina — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Regina
Candy Cane Park
FamilyLakeview
Classic playground and splash pad — a Regina-kid rite of passage.
Mosaic Stadium
FamilyDowntown
Catch a Saskatchewan Roughriders home game — the loudest crowd on the prairies.
Conexus Arts Centre Lawn
OutdoorsWascana
Open-lawn concerts, kite flying and the best Wascana sunset angle.
Wascana Centre
OutdoorsDowntown
One of North America's largest urban parks — lake loop, picnics and paddleboats.
Cathedral Village
Food & Drink13th Avenue
Indie cafés, vintage shops and the city's best patio strip.
Where to eat
The Capitol
$$$Bistro · Downtown
Heritage room, share plates and one of the city's best brunches.
13th Ave Coffee House
$Café · Cathedral
Vegetarian-friendly hangout in a converted house.
Bar Willow
$$$Lakeside Bistro · Wascana Lake
Patio right on the lake — sunset martinis and pickerel.
Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar
$$$Modern Canadian · Downtown
Special-occasion plates with a serious wine list.
Italian Star Deli
$Italian Sandwiches · Cathedral
Regina institution — order the Italian sub.
Skye Café & Bistro
$$Café / Brunch · Hill Tower II
Sky-high views over Wascana with all-day eggs benny.
Live & on stage
Canadian Western Agribition
Evraz Place · Nov 24–29 · Rodeo / Expo
Cathedral Village Arts Festival
13th Avenue · May 18–23 · Street / Arts
Frost Regina
Wascana & Downtown · Feb 6–8 · Winter Festival
Queen City Ex
Evraz Place · Jul 29 – Aug 3 · Fair / Concerts
Regina Folk Festival
Victoria Park · Aug 7–9 · Folk / Indie
Saskatchewan Roughriders Home Opener
Mosaic Stadium · Jun 19 · CFL Football
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Wascana Centre, Mosaic Stadium, Cathedral Village. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Regina and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.