Why go
- Capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Served by Regina International Airport (YQR).
History
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province, after Saskatoon, and is a commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. As of the 2021 census, Regina had a city population of 226,404 and a metropolitan area population of 249,217. It is governed by Regina City Council. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Sherwood No. 159.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (CRJ, Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300, Embraer 190) · 7 routes: Calgary*, Chicago*, Denver*, Edmonton*, Toronto, Vancouver*, Winnipeg*
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400, 737-800) · 6 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Regina International Airport (YQR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YQR has direct flights to 9 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Calgary, Chicago, Denver, Edmonton, Toronto…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Willow Island Overlook, 1.9 km); routes include Willow Island, Willow Island (wheelchair accessable).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Regina, Saskatchewan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.