Step Back in Time: The Wascana Cultural Trailway
Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Join the knowledgeable stewards of Wascana Centre and Heritage Regina as we unveil the stories etched along the shores of our cherished lake. Guests are invited to embark upon self-guided walking tours that explore the rich heritage nestled in the heart of Wascana.
As a special delight, a one-way boat ride will ferry guests across the lake—just as in days gone by—offering a scenic passage and a charming start to your history-filled stroll.
Location: boat launch in front of the Legislative Building (Legislative Landing).
Summer Walking Tours
All tours are free! Suggested donation of $10.00 per person to help fund Heritage Regina’s educational programming.
All tours last approximately 90 minutes. Thank you to our Walking Tour sponsors Lakeview Fine Foods and the City of Regina.
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The Cyclone of 1912: Impacts on the “Wholesale” District
Thursday, July 3 | 6:00 PM
When the Regina Cyclone of June 30, 1912 devastated the city, it affected more than just downtown. Join Robin Adeney to discover the Cyclone’s impact on the “Wholesale” District.
Tour will depart from outside of Venue B Coffee Lounge (2300 Dewdney Avenue)
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The Story of Hillsdale: A Modern Subdivision
Thursday, July 17 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a brand-new heritage walk! This year the Hillsdale neighbourhood celebrates its 70th anniversary. Robin Adeney shares Hillsdale’s history as a family-friendly “modern” subdivision.
Tour will depart from the front of Marion McVeety Elementary School(38 Turgeon Crescent)
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The Lakeview Neighbourhood
Saturday, July 26 | 6:00 PM
Ever wonder about the large, stately homes along Albert Street? Or about the history behind the construction of the Legislative Building? Join Sarah Schuweiler-Frizzell to discover the Lakeview neighbourhood and its fascinating history.
Tour will depart from the front steps of the Legislative Building (2405 Legislative Drive)
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Wascana Centre: The Humanity Behind the Park
Saturday, August 9 | 6:00 PM
Nikki Little, your guide for the evening, has been working with Will Chabun to preserve his research on Wascana Centre. Join her on this walk around the lake’s northern shore and hear tales of true crime, political drama, sports victories, and this beautiful park’s evolution.
Tour will depart from the parking lot for the Marina and Bar Willow Eatery (off Wascana Drive)
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Once Around the Park: A Geological Tour of Downtown Regina
Thursday, August 21 | 6:00 PM
Join our guide from the Saskatchewan Geological Society and discover the many varieties of stone and fossils that make up downtown’s most historic sites. You’ll gain a new appreciation for the geological history of Saskatchewan and historic building materials used prolifically in the early 1900s.
Tour will depart from the Cenotaph in Victoria Park
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Lost Buildings of Regina
Saturday, August 23 | 6:00 PM
Explore Regina’s earliest years as Melissa Clow reveals what has vanished from view in the city’s downtown. Please note: this tour will be augmented by historical photographs shared via your cell phone.
Tour will depart from outside the north entrance of Cornwall Centre on Saskatchewan Drive
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Germantown
Thursday, August 28 | 6:00 PM
Warren James is ready to share the commercial and residential history of Germantown, an early Regina neighbourhood originally settled by central Europeans.
Tour will depart from outside the Central Fire Hall (1651 11th Ave)
and don’t miss:
GHOST TOURS OF THE COLLEGE AVENUE CAMPUS
October 2025
Join guide Darcy Donovan and discover the heritage, legends, facts, and tales that lead to many of the rumors of ghosts on campus. If we’re lucky, we just might see a spirit!
Darcy is a Regina graphic designer, filmmaker and enthusiast of legends, secrets and the unexplained.
Event launch and ticketing information coming September 2025.
Thursdays in Wascana: Community Evenings by the Lake
Every Thursday from July 3 – August 21 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Spend your summer evenings lakeside on Thursdays in Wascana, a weekly gathering filled with free, family-friendly activities that celebrate community, connection, and the beauty of the park.
As part of these lively evenings, Heritage Regina will be on hand with an information table, ready to share the fascinating stories behind the Wascana Cultural Trailway. Learn how to explore Wascana Park through our self-guided walking tours that bring the area’s rich history to life—on your own time, at your own pace.
Come for the community spirit—stay for the stories.
Location: boat launch in front of the Legislative Building (Legislative Landing).
1700 Block of Scarth looking to South Railway – 1912 – City of Regina Archives, CORA-RPL-B-0399