Regal Regina

Shimmering amongst Saskatchewan’s golden prairies, stands Regina—a warm-hearted metropolis emerging from a flat horizon.

The settlement was once a Cree hunting ground called Wascana, or Pile of Bones. But, British pioneers eventually renamed it Regina, the Latin word for queen, constructing a lake, parks, and buildings on its otherwise treeless plains.

Now, as one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Regina draws newcomers from across the country and the world. Sure, the city’s booming economy is a big attraction, but the down-to-earth, welcoming people are what make you feel right at home.

Lively festivals and cultural events energize you across all seasons. Farm-to-table restaurants offer homegrown flavours from local chefs. And, of course, Roughriders supporters wear green more proudly than any CFL fan base in the country.

Want to immerse yourself in the city’s laidback lifestyle and culture? Explore trends from our Regina branch below.

Trend #1: Places to Wander

Cathedral, Regina | Image Credit to @viragoland via Instagram

Cathedral, Regina | Image Credit to @albert_dovercourt via Instagram

Take a stroll through Regina, and it won’t take long for a vintage gem to catch your eye. Downtown neighbourhoods like Cathedral and Heritage are beautifully walkable, filled with character homes, mature trees, and street festivals.

In the summer especially, step outside and be serenaded by funky guitars, cultural dancing, and food trucks. Awakening to a newfound focus on community, central neighbourhoods have become thriving places to raise a family.

Cathedral, Regina | Image Credit to @ibackpackcanada via Instagram

Snag Regina’s Style: Richards-Wilcox Landmark Premium Series

Richards-Wilcox’s Landmark Garage Doors are a Regina favourite. Families love this design for its tasteful looks and durable, well-insulated steel. The authentic woodgrain texture pairs gracefully with mature homes, while the pinch-resistant system keeps kids and pets safe.

Trend #2: Warehouse Lofts

Warehouse District, Regina | Image Credit to @heritageregina via Instagram

Warehouse District, Regina | Image Credit to @reginaswarehousedistrict via Instagram

Here’s a hip spot in the heart of Regina: the Warehouse District. Since the early 2000s, all sorts of local businesses have set up shop in this rejuvenated neighbourhood. Spin studios, breweries, coffee roasters, and restos have given the community a new lease on life.

Across Regina’s Warehouse District, condo conversions are a loft lover’s paradise, boasting exposed brick, unique woodworking, and upscale finishes. A burgeoning community of artists and entrepreneurs has populated the area, creating a contemporary meets historic energy.

Snag Regina’s Style: Wayne Dalton Carriage House Garage Doors 6600

Want your garage door installation to exude warehouse chic? Look no further than Wayne Dalton’s Carriage House Garage Doors 6600. Customize the beautifully crafted steel panels with earth tones to achieve that industrial aesthetic. If you’re building a loft space inside your garage, these doors boast an extremely high R-value of 16.22, keeping the temperature inside just right.

Trend #3: Designed to Be Wild

Wascana Centre, Regina | Image Credit to @j3anhuang via Instagram

Wascana Centre, Regina | Image Credit to @thelifeofbreezy via Instagram

Shady canopies, elaborate trails, majestic geese—in Regina, Wascana Centre is a must-visit. It’s one of North America’s largest urban parks, filled with thousands of trees and a massive manmade lake, which settlers constructed when they first arrived.

Whether it’s 40-year-old detached houses or modern condos, homes in nearby neighbourhoods like Lakeview reap unlimited access to Wascana Centre’s outdoor charms.

A vibrant tapestry of government buildings, galleries, public art, and museums reside amongst the natural landscapes. From symphonies under the stars to heart-pumping winter sports, there’s never a shortage of energy and activity around Wascana Centre.

Lakeview, Regina | Image Credit to @cmalenex via Instagram

Snag Regina’s Style: Wayne Dalton Classic Steel Garage Doors 8300

Sturdy construction meets natural beauty—Reginans are wild for Wayne Dalton’s Classic Steel Garage Doors 8300. If you live in a similar climate, with warm summers and cold, dry winters, you’ll appreciate the two layers of steel and polyurethane foam insulation. Newer homes look sleek with dark, contemporary panels, while older builds can boost their curb appeal with colonial panels and neutral finishes.

Well, that ends our exploration into Regina’s best sights and structures. Next, we’ll trek over to Winnipeg—Manitoba’s capital and Canada’s gateway to the west.

Are you looking for snappy, solution-oriented garage door service? How about topnotch garage door repairs in Regina and across Western Canada? Give us a call, request a service online, or visit your nearest Creative Door branch today.