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Saskatchewan Attractions and
Resources
Tourism
Saskatchewan - Official website of Tourism Saskatchewan, with
information on Saskatchewan travel planning, vacations, fishing,
camping, accommodations, hotels, parks, lakes, rivers, hunting,
events, and much more. Come to the heart of Canada - come to
Saskatchewan.
Southwest
Saskatchewan - Southwest Saskatchewan comes alive in the summer
months, from the pristine waters and beaches of Lake Diefenbaker to
the towering lodgepole pines of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.
Whatever your vacation dream, Southwest Saskatchewan has it all.
Northern
Saskatchewan - Calming landscapes, raging rapids, lakes,
wildlife, parks, scenic golf courses, great fishing, cultural events
and friendly people - Do any of these words describe your next great
adventure? If so, Northern Saskatchewan is waiting for you. With
over 200,000 square kilometers of space, the north is certainly big
in size but even bigger on adventure.
REGINA,
SASKATCHEWAN
The Queen City
Regina ( population of metropolitan area 194,971 as of 2006 ) is
the capital city of Saskatchewan. It is also known as the Queen
City. "Regina" is the Latin word for queen. The name Regina was
chosen in honor of Queen Victoria who was the monarch at the
time. Regina became a city in 1903 and turned 100 in 2003.
Regina is located in the heart of Canada's "bread basket".
The city is on the prairies about half way between Winnipeg and
Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway.
ATTRACTIONS
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ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ACADEMY
All Mounties do their basic training at the Academy 4 km
west of the city center The RCMP Heritage Centre traces the
history of the force. The beautiful Chapel at the Depot is
Regina's oldest building.
 
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WASCANA CENTRE
The beautiful man-made park follows the curves of Wascana
Lake, which was created as part of a work project for the
unemployed in the 1930s. It is the city's main recreation
area - equipped with a bandstand, barbecue pits, snack bars,
boating facilities, walking and cycling trails, a swimming
pool and waterfowl ponds. The waterfowl park is home to
Canada geese, ducks, pelicans, swans and other waterfowl.
Wascana Centre is also the home of the Saskatchewan Science
Centre, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the Saskatchewan
Legislative Building, Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts and
the University of Regina.
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ROYAL SASKATCHEWAN MUSEUM
The museum is in the northwest corner of Wascana Park (
College Ave. and Albert St.) You can learn about
Saskatchewan's past and present in the Earth Sciences
Gallery and Life Sciences Gallery . In the First Nations
Gallery you can see a tipi camp and bison kill, and hear
about the native traditions. The murals, sculptures,
paintings, and other works were created by Sask. native and
non-native artists.
 
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LEGISLATIVE BUILDING (located in Wascana Park)
On the south side of the lake is the beautiful
Legislative Building , built of Manitoba limestone with an
impressive domed tower at its center. The building was
designed in the shape of a cross with the top of the dome
rising to 53 meters from ground level. In total, 34 types of
marble were used in the construction of the building - the
marble well beneath the dome, the main stairway, walls,
floors, baseboards, pillars and columns. The Legislative
Building was built between 1908 and 1912. There are guided
tours which include the oak-and-marble-panelled Legislative
Chamber and six small art galleries.
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MACKENZIE ART GALLERY
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is a few minutes walk south of
the Legislative Building. Here you can see an excellent
collection of art by Canadian, American and International
artists.
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REGINA PLAINS MUSEUM
The Regina Plains Museum is located on the second floor
at 1835 Scarth Street. It contains displays on the city's
history.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Government House west of the city center ( 4607 Dewdney
Avenue ) was the residence of the lieutenant governors of
the Northwest Territories and then Saskatchewan from 1891 to
1945. The elegant mansion was opened in 1891. It has been
restored to how it may have looked in the late 1800s and
early 1900s.
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SASKATCHEWAN SCIENCE CENTRE
The Science Centre has many hands-on exhibits, daily live
stage shows and demonstrations. It is located inside the
former city powerhouse, a landmark on Wascana Lake since
1914. There are three floors of exhibit space . The Kramer
Imax Theater is connected to the Science Center.
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SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME and MUSEUM
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
recognizes sport excellence. You can see memorabilia,
artifacts and portraits in this heritage property that was
once the old Land Titles Building.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is city nestled on the banks of the
South Saskatchewan river. There is lots to see and explore.
Learn about Saskatchewan - it's special locales, history and
colorful characters by reading the
Virtual Saskatchewan -
on-line magazine.
Aboriginal and First Nations
Accommodations
Festivals
Galleries
Golf
Museums
Parks and Nature
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Beaver Creek Conservation Area - Beaver Creek contains
one of the few uncultivated short-grass prairie sites in
Saskatchewan. An interpretive centre and staff provide
opportunities for family and friends to discover nature.
- Meewasin Valley -
The Meewasin Valley Trail follows the South Saskatchewan
River through the heart of Saskatoon, offering year-round
recreation and sightseeing opportunities for everyone.
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Cranberry Flats Conservation Area - agreat place for a
hike and picnic - beautiful views of the river
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Poplar Bluffs Canoe Launch - is a beautiful area to
launch a canoe for a 3 hour paddle to Saskatoon. Along the
way look for birds, animals and other natural wonders. You
will be amazed at what you see. Pick up an
EcoCanoe Tour Guide.
- Saskatoon
Natural Grasslands - is a unique urban park that
shelters nearly 200 species of plants and a variety of
native birds and animals. The site is also home to over 25
kinds of butterflies.
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Saskatoon Nature Society - check out their upcoming
field trips
Shopping
Theatres, Concerts and Movies
University of Saskatchewan
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