The wind chill is a major factor when it comes to how chilly it feels and in Regina, Saskatchewan, it gets very cold. The capital of the province sees the highest number of negative-20 index days annually, sometimes falling to -40°C or less. That kind of weather means you need to be careful of frostbite and hypothermia, especially for children and the elderly who often feel the cold most.
In Regina, you can expect over 200 days per year with the minimum temperature sitting at zero or below. So the winter sports and activities season is long, with ice skating, cross-country skiing and tobogganing going on for much of the year.
If you are visiting during winter, pack your warmest jacket and matching fashion accessories for lots of outdoors fun. Wascana Park in central Regina is one of the biggest urban parks in North America. With Wascana Lake, it makes a pretty place for a winter stroll and each season puts on its beautiful display. Cross-country skiing, bird watching and nature photography are just a few of the winter activities you can enjoy in the spacious park. You might drop in to see Saskatchewan’s Legislative Building warm-up and take a tour of the grand building. The Eskimo Winter Festival draws in big crowds and is an exciting event to catch if you happen to be in town.
Aside from the massive park, you have the Saskatchewan Science Centre and The Royal Saskatchewan Museum if you want to add a dash of education to your trip. What would a vacation be without dining at some special restaurants? The foodie scene is deliciously diverse, thanks to the large migrant population in the area. You can find many kinds of cuisine, including Indian, Mexican and Korean.
Go shopping at Centennial Market in the Warehouse district to find more food plus homeware, clothing, shoes, jewelry, art and much more. Regina also has a quirky side which you will appreciate when you buy tickets for the Elvis Museum or find the big grasshopper sculpture named Reginald. At Christmas time, the locals wrap the much-loved statue in lights, making it a perfect photo for Instagram for visitors and a meeting place for locals.
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