Winter City

The temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. Rather than dread the arrival of winter’s chill, why not embrace it instead?

Warm up to the idea of embracing winter by enjoying a wide range of activities and events. From ice skating to Light the Lights, there is something for everyone.

So get outside and discover the beauty and fun of winter in Regina. Winter is waiting for you.

Explore this page to uncover the countless ways to enjoy winter in Regina. Share your adventures to motivate others to join in on the fun!

The temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. Rather than dread the arrival of winter’s chill, why not embrace it instead?

Warm up to the idea of embracing winter by enjoying a wide range of activities and events. From ice skating to Light the Lights, there is something for everyone.

So get outside and discover the beauty and fun of winter in Regina. Winter is waiting for you.

Explore this page to uncover the countless ways to enjoy winter in Regina. Share your adventures to motivate others to join in on the fun!

  • Community Fire Pits

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    Extend your stay and play this winter! Community Fire Pits will help residents enjoy, stay and play in the outdoors for longer periods by offering a warm-up station and an additional light source in the winter months. Firepits are available noon to 11 p.m. daily and residents wishing to use the firepits are asked to bring their own seasoned firewood.

    • Gocki Park – 445 14 Ave

    • Les Sherman Park – 2404 Elphinstone St

    • Mount Pleasant Sports Park – 750 Winnipeg St

    • Regent Park – 3600 McKinley Ave

    • Ruth M Buck Park – 6208 Sherwood Drive

    • Kinsmen Park South - 3310 Queen St

    • Hopson Park - 3100 Rochdale Ave

    • Glencairn Park - 2626 Dewdney Ave E

    Firepit Safety Tips

    • Always check if there is a fire ban before starting a fire

    • One adult (19 +) must be present and in charge of the fire 

    • Use kindling or newspaper to start the fire safely

    • Do not ignite fire with lighter fluid, gasoline or alcohol

    • Use your own clean seasoned firewood or manufactured fire logs

    • Keep small children and pets 3 feet away from the fire

    • Have a water source to quickly put out the fire if needed 

    • Have a first aid kit on hand

    • Put out fire before you leave

    • Put litter in designated receptacles or take it home

    • Do not use trees or park materials in the firepit

  • Crokicurl

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    Take the classic Canadian board game Crokinole and combine it with the favorite Saskatchewan pastime of curling and you get crokicurl! A game for people of all ages and abilities. View the rules.

    Crokicurl is run by select Community Associations and is available for free. Residents can access crokicurl during supervised hours at the following rinks:

    • McVeety Park - Hillsdale Community Association

    • Ruth M Buck Park - Northwest Community Association

    • McDermid Rink - NorthEast Community Association

    • Rink at City Square (Pat Fiacco Plaza) – RDBID

    • Gocki Park Rink – Al Ritchie Community Association

    Residents are asked to avoid skating on the crokicurl playing surface.

  • Cross-country Ski Trails

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    The City’s cross-country ski trail at the Tor Hill golf course is open once again this year. The 9 km trail has beginner, intermediate and expert areas. The trail is loopy like flower petals to allow less experienced skiers to get off at different intervals, depending personal fitness for distance. The trail offers a double wide path with the choice of a skate skiing track or a classic cross-country ski track. The trail is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Groomed fat bike trails will also be introduced during the 2023/24 winter season.


    Regina Ski Club
    The Regina Ski Club offers over 35km of Nordic ski trails in and around Regina for all ages. They offer programs, events and trips for beginner, recreational, competitive and adaptive skiers. They have also introduced groomed walking trails.

    Learn more

  • Skating

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    We offer eight indoor arenas, 50 outdoor skating rinks and six shinny sites.

    Learn more.

    Speed Skating Oval
    Mount Pleasant Sport Park Long Track Oval
    Open to public Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 11 p.m.
    *No public access Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
    Please note that no figure skates or hockey sticks are allowed.

  • Tobogganing

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    Come out to one of the City's 19 designated toboggan hills.
    Toboggan at your own risk. Helmets are highly recommended. Do not walk up the sledding path. Toboggan areas are not maintained or supervised. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1. Stay safe and have fun!

    • A.E Wilson - 6617 8th Ave

    • Coventry Park - 20 Coventry Rd

    • Dr. Ferguson Park - 129 Brotherton Ave

    • Fairchild Park - 5350 Aerodrome Rd

    • French Park - 1055 N McIntosh St

    • Hopson Park - 3100 Rochdale Blvd

    • Lakewood Park - 6024 Whelan Dr

    • Mount Pleasant - 750 N Winnipeg St

    • Pascoe Park - Bowl Sledding Hill – 3199 19th Ave

    • Plains Minnow Park - 3401 Green Lily Rd

    • Prince William Park - 3860 Buckingham Dr

    • Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Park - 111 E Broadway Ave

    • Regent Pool Park - 560 Elphinstone St

    • Ripplinger Park - 4070 Chuka Dr

    • Ruth M Buck - 6208 Sherwood Drive

    • St. Anne Park - 342 N Halifax St

    • Stewart Russell Park - 1912 E 7th Ave

    • Walker School - 5637 7th Ave

    • Rick Hansen Optimist Playground - 1010 McCarthy Blvd

  • Year-round BBQs

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    If a winter picnic is your thing, grab your hot cocoa and head out to one of the four winter BBQ sites offered by the city. We will clear the snow but you'll need to provide briquettes, cozy blankets and hot dogs.

    • A.E. Wilson Park/Rick Hansen Playground -1010 McCarthy Blvd

    • Rotary Park - 2650 Regina Ave

    • Optimist Park - 1720 Empress St

    • Grassick Park - 5325 Dewdney Ave

Page last updated: 29 Nov 2023, 02:55 PM