Regina with Kids
Family travel guide for parents planning with children
Top Family Activities
The best things to do with kids in Regina.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Dinosaur gallery, live reptiles, and a hands-on dig pit that lets kids brush replica fossils. The ground-floor washroom has a giant diaper-change counter and vending machines with juice boxes.
Wascana Centre Playground & Paddle Boats
A lakeside wooden castle playground plus pedal boats that fit two adults and two small kids. The adjacent Willow Island concession sells surprisingly good soft-serve.
Science Centre + Kramer IMAX
Interactive exhibits on bubbles, magnets, and space travel, plus a dome theatre that shows kid-friendly 45-minute features. The carpeted toddler zone lets crawlers explore safely while older siblings test hovercrafts.
Regina Floral Conservatory
Small greenhouse packed with tropical plants and butterflies; a free escape when Saskatchewan's wind chill dips below -20 °C. The gravel paths are stroller-friendly and the volunteer gardeners love pointing out chrysalises.
Kiwanis Waterfall Park & Spray Pad
Zero-depth splash pad with tipping buckets and a toddler-only section. Food trucks park beside the outdoor seating most summer evenings.
Warehouse District Bowling & Arcade
Ten-pin lanes with automatic bumpers, vintage arcade games set to free-play on Sundays, and a surprisingly decent veggie burger. Glow-in-the-dark weekend sessions feel like mini disco parties.
Best Areas for Families
Where to base yourselves for the smoothest family trip.
Condos above the main mall give you heated indoor tunnels to shops and the central library. Everything sits within a six-block radius, so you can ditch the car.
Highlights: Splash pad in City Square Plaza, Central Library with toy library, quick bus connections everywhere
Leafy streets leading straight to the lake paths. Neighbourhood playgrounds every few blocks and the university grounds for kite flying.
Highlights: Access to Wascana Trails, small grocery co-op, quiet residential roads for stroller walks
Newer subdivisions with fenced yards, plus the indoor trampoline park and bowling alley clustered near the ring road.
Highlights: Big-box stores for supplies, less traffic, chain restaurants with kids-eat-free nights
Boutiques, bakeries, and a Saturday farmers market that turns into an open-air playground. Older kids like the vintage game shop.
Highlights: Pedestrian-friendly 13th Avenue, murals for photo ops, easy bus to downtown museums
Family Dining
Where and how to eat with children.
Regina's restaurant scene leans casual: expect booster seats, kids menus with grilled cheese, and servers who don't flinch at dropped sippy cups. Most places close by 9 p.m.; call ahead if you have early-bedtime toddlers.
Dining Tips for Families
- Earl's on Albert Street has half-price kids meals on Tuesday, perfect after a museum day.
- Moxies in the south end has a sound-insulated party room they'll let families use if it's free.
Bottomless milkshakes, colouring sheets, and booths big enough for car seats.
Six stalls under one roof, picky eaters can grab ramen while parents hit the taco stand. High chairs live on the mezzanine level.
Picnic tables, live buskers, and zero judgment for toddlers dancing with french fries.
Tips by Age Group
Tailored advice for every stage of childhood.
The city is built for strollers. But winter gear is bulky, bring a sled if you visit between December and February.
Challenges: Sidewalk snow clearing lags after big storms; you'll be lifting the stroller over drifts.
- Library story times at 10:30 a.m. give you a warm, quiet space if nap schedules collapse.
- Most cafés on 13th Avenue have change tables in the unisex washroom.
Kids 5, 12 hit the sweet spot for Regina attractions: old enough for hands-on museum labs and bike trails, young enough to think a pedal boat is peak excitement.
Learning: The RCMP Heritage Centre runs Junior Mountie programs on Thursdays, kids march, fingerprint, and earn a badge.
- Pick up the free SaskHistory scavenger hunt sheet at the museum desk, turns exhibits into a game.
- Outdoor pools open late June. Buy a 10-visit punch card to skip daily lines.
Regina's compact grid means teens can pair up and ride, buses roll every 15 minutes along Albert Street, and drivers barely blink at solo riders.
Independence: Fourteen and up can handle the mall or library alone. Just agree to meet at the Cornwall Centre fountain for check-ins.
- Pick up a 24-hour bus pass, teens can bounce from the skatepark to the comic shop without begging for wheels.
- Late-night poutine at Leopold's is a local rite of passage.
Practical Logistics
The nuts and bolts of family travel.
City buses have low-floor boarding and designated stroller spots, drivers wait while you fold. Taxis provide car seats if you call ahead (United C Regina has a few). Downtown is stroller-friendly; older sidewalks in Cathedral Village can be bumpy.
The General Hospital (on 14th Avenue) has 24-hour emergency. Shoppers Drug Mart on Albert Street stocks formula, diapers, and late-night infant Tylenol. Most grocery chains carry organic baby food in the natural aisle.
Ask for a ground-floor suite near the exit, makes midnight toddler sprints to the car easier. Many Regina hotels will lend playpens if you reserve at check-in.
- Sunscreen rated for prairie sun (SPF 50 minimum)
- Stroller rain cover for sudden summer storms
- Fleeces even in July, Regina evenings drop fast
- Regina Public Library lends free family passes to the Science Centre, reserve online before you arrive.
- Splash pads and playgrounds are everywhere, pack snacks and skip the paid indoor attractions on hot days.
Family Safety
Keeping your family safe and healthy.
- ! Prairie sun is intense, reapply kids' SPF every two hours even on cloudy days.
- ! In winter, slick ice lurks beneath new snow. Drill the kids on the penguin walk, toes angled out, before they hit the sidewalks.
- ! Wascana Lake seems shallow but shelves off fast. Keep swimmers inside the roped beach area.
- ! Mosquito season peaks July evenings. Pack repellent for stroller walks at dusk.
- ! Downtown crosswalks flash 25 seconds. Strollers need momentum, so if traffic's thick, wait for the next green cycle.
Book Family Activities
Top-rated family experiences in Regina.
Sorrento: kayak small group tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna
Explore Sorrento by kayak in a small group. Visit hidden beaches and Bagni della Regina Giovanna. Photos included for a memorable sea adventure!
Dubrovnik: Elaphiti Islands Tour by Regina Maris
Full-day cruise to the beautiful Elaphiti Islands on the Regina Maris with free time to swim and explore Kolocep, Sipan & Lopud. Dalmatian-style lunch included only with lunch option.
Sorrento: SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna
Discover Sorrento on a guided SUP tour good for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Explore hidden coves and Bagni della Regina Giovanna with the help of a certified instructor.
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