Regina Downtown BID
2nd Floor, 1822 Scarth St. S4P 2G3 Regina, SK, Canada

Downtown Regina Cultural Trailway: Royal Canadian Legion Regina’s Royal Canadian Legion Building was built in two phases between 1947 and 1951. Its official opening of Memorial Hall in October 1951 was attended by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The architecture of the building has strong Art Deco influences. Inside the auditorium foyer, known as the Memorial Chamber, are a number of elements of architectural, artistic and historic significance.... Some of these elements include a nine foot Cross of Sacrifice, made of Tyndall Stone donated by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Regina Branch, stained glass windows and wall murals depicting Canadian Military history. Between 2013 and 2015, the Legion underwent large-scale renovations and the installation of a parkade at the rear of the building. Click the link below for the full story on the Royal Canadian Legion and more! https://reginadowntown.ca/downtown-regina-cultural-trailway/ #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #culturaltrailway #yqrhistory @heritageregina @reginalegion001

Urban Canvas Downtown Regina is getting a jump on 2021! Enjoy this TBT feature on Regina artist Melanie Monique Rose’s alley door art from 2019, and stay tuned for more Urban Canvas news, coming soon!

Snow route declared. Effective 6 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, there is no parking along the snow route until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 15. Watch for blue si...gns with a white snowflake. Vehicles which remain parked on snow routes during the temporary parking ban will be ticketed. Sign up for email notifications to find out every time a snow route is declared at Regina.ca/snowroutes. You do not have to live on the route to be notified. Questions? Call Service Regina at 306-777-7000

Supporting local businesses in more important than ever. The pandemic has not been easy on anyone, and we all need to do our part to help keep our community safe and stable. When you are shopping, consider supporting one of downtown Regina’s many locally-owned and operated stores, restaurants, coffee shops, spas or salons. Don’t feel safe shopping in-person? Gift cards are always a great option! You can also contact your favourite local business to ask about their onlin...e, takeout or delivery options. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for supporting local. #SupportLocal #StaySafe #yqrdt #WhereItsAtDt #ReconnectAtTheHeart See more

Downtown Regina Cultural Trailway: Victoria Park For over 130 years Victoria Park, originally called Victoria Square, has been the center of Regina. Named after Queen Victoria, the park was reserved by the Town Site Committee in 1883 as a two block municipal reserve. As Regina grew, so did the park. In 1907, what was once a barren field was turned into a more pleasing park by Frederick Todd who incorporated the radial design you’ll notice today. In 1908, a fountain was buil...t in the park’s center, but was later replaced with the Cenotaph. The Cenotaph was designed by R.W.G. Heughan, and depicts a figure of a solider that links it with other memorials in Belgium and England. There are several memorial pieces standing in the park today. In the southeast end of the park there is a cairn dedicated to Louis Riel, who was tried for treason in a now-demolished courthouse that stood on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Scarth Street. Fun fact: The park currently hosts some of Regina’s most popular events such as a Farmer’s Market, the Rink at City Square, Folk Festival, Cinema Under The Stars, and more! Click the link below for the full story on Victoria Park and more! https://reginadowntown.ca/downtown-regina-cultural-trailway/ #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #culturaltrailway #yqrhistory @heritageregina

Get your feet tappin` and your hips shakin’ as you feel inspired to groove this holiday season with Vibes YQR dance crew. Vibes YQR is a collective of local dancers who perform all different styles of street dance ranging from popping, animation, break-dancing, freestyle, and much more! They offer FREE workshops in Regina. Filmed at the Knox-Met United, Regina, which is proudly located in downtown Regina. The Knox-Met welcomes and celebrates human diversity including spir...ituality, age, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. #HolidaySeason #VirtualHolidayFestival #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #SeeYQR #ReconnectattheHeart #SupportLocal #vibesyqr #dance #festive #holidays #virtualevent #virtual #online

Create a holiday craft with local artist Karlie King using simple supplies you can find around the house. Karlie is an artist and art teacher at the Cathedral Art School teaching adult pottery, ceramic hand building, kid’s pottery, and kid’s mixed media classes. She is also the gallery curator at Hague Gallery located in the Creative City Centre where this video was filmed. The Creative City Centre in downtown Regina is a non-profit, artist run centre and home to a variety... of artists and arts organizations. #HolidaySeason #crafts #VirtualHolidayFestival #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #SeeYQR #ReconnectattheHeart #SupportLocal #festive #holidays #virtualevent #virtual #online

Launch into the holidays with the Regina Downtown Virtual Holiday Festival from November 23-28. Festival lineup for Monday, November 23 includes: - 9:30AM Storytime with the Regina Public Library - 1:30PM Message from Santa... - 5:00PM Live performance by Ava Wild at The Cure Kitchen + Bar *Festival content is ONLY available online via our social media channels and YouTube. For more information visit: www.reginadowntown.ca #ReconnectattheHeart #holidayseason #festive #virtualevent #virtual #online #holidays #yqrdt Regina Public Library Ava Wild The Cure Kitchen + Bar See more

Enjoy local singing group, the Dickens Yuletide Singers, as they perform a festive Christmas carol. Dressed in full Victorian attire, the group met at City Square Plaza in downtown Regina to perform in front of the urban backdrop of the Heart of the City. #HolidaySeason #VirtualHolidayFestival #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #SeeYQR #ReconnectattheHeart #SupportLocal #LocalMusic #festive #holidays #Carolers #virtualevent #virtual #online

This evening, enjoy a live performance by musician AVA WILD filmed at The Cure Kitchen + Bar With a honey sweet voice, laced in a red shoe attitude, Ava Wild is a Canadian singer/songwriter provoking truth and beauty through art. The Cure Kitchen + Bar is a restaurant, bar and live music venue in the heart of Regina's downtown.... #HolidaySeason #VirtualHolidayFestival #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #SeeYQR #ReconnectattheHeart #SupportLocal #LocalMusic #festive #holidays #virtualevent #virtual #online

2020 Urban Canvas Downtown Regina Artist Feature Artist: Rosa Cruz Title: Bubbles of Diversity & Inclusion (2019) Location: Victoria’s Tavern 1965 Hamilton Street... Artwork Concept Statement: The inspiration of the artwork Bubbles of Diversity and Inclusion is the social and culture diversity and inclusion that supports and encourages Regina Downtown and the neighborhood that surrounds it and that is inspirational to others. Regina Downtown is distinguishable by its spirit of pride for its heritage cultures, always embracing cultural diversity as a way of consciousness. It does not matter what makes us different from each other you matter, I matter, we all matter. We are precious stones for [building] Regina, and together we can create a better future and real change in our society. For more information about the artist, visit https://reginadowntown.ca/alley-door-art-artists-2020/ . #UrbanCavas #WhereitsatDt #yqrdt #alleyart #art #artist https://youtu.be/-gyslSrs5Jk

Week 7 of our Downtown Regina Cultural Trailway series we have the Frontenac Apartments. Completed in 1930, the Frontenac Apartments were commissioned by Provincial Apartments Limited. The original hope for the building was to rival the prestigious Balfour Apartments located just in front. However, as a result of the Great depression, the Frontenac Apartments were scaled back to four storeys and its two elevator shafts never had lifts installed. Designed in a Spanish-Medite...rranean Revival style, the unique Frontenac Apartments were home to many of Regina’s doctors, lawyers, and one of the buildings architects, William Van Egmond. When it was originally built, the building was admired for having the largest living rooms in the entire city. In 2016, the Frontenac Apartments received Municipal Heritage Property status making them eligible for funding for repairs and refurbishment so that they will remain available for many generations to come. Click the link below for the full story on the Frontenac Apartments and more! https://reginadowntown.ca/downtown-regina-cultural-trailway/ #WhereItsAtDT #yqrdt #culturaltrailway #yqrhistory @heritageregina

HO! HO! HO! #parksmart this holiday season - for a chance to WIN!!! Use the PayByPhone App and you could win $500 in gift cards to your favourite downtown Regina businesses. Visit https://reginadowntown.ca/paybyphoneparkingapp/ for more details. ... #PayByPhone #convenient #ContactlessParking #parksmart #ReconnectattheHeart #shopsmart #StaySafe #WhereIt#WhereItsAtDt City of Regina | Municipal Government PayByPhone

Have you seen outstanding heritage conservation in Regina that should be recognized? Consider nominating an individual or organization for a Municipal Heritage ...Award. There are six general categories for buildings and natural landscapes plus awards to recognize youth and those involved in heritage education and promotion. Learn more at Regina.ca/heritage and submit your nominations before December 11.

Welcome to Regina Downtown, Good Spirit Kombucha! In August 2020 the local Regina Kombucha company relocated their operations from a small but mighty pilot brewery into a commercial brewing space on Scarth Street. Their original pilot brewery featured 12 small brewing tanks (each holding 114 litres) while the new facility is equipped with 7 large tanks (each holding 1000 litres) so much ‘Booch! Lead operating partners Taylor and Colleen have been busy at work learning the r...opes on their new equipment, including taking the canning line for a spin! What previously took 21-hours to bottle BY HAND is now reduced to just 4-hours on the canning line. The silver lining for Colleen is the hopes of a future where she doesn’t need to use a wrist brace anymorecurse you pesky bottle capping machine! Owned and operated by local Reginian’s, Good Spirit Kombucha is proud to be providing Saskatchewan and hopefully soon, all of Western Canada - with a functional alternative to other pop and alcoholic beverages. For the full spotlight visit: https://reginadowntown.ca/spotlight/goodspirit/ Where to find Good Spirit Kombucha: Address: 1939 Scarth St. Website: www.goodspiritkombucha.ca Instagram: @goodspiritkombucha Facebook: facebook.com/goodspiritkombucha

Happy World Food Day everyone! Celebrate today at a local downtown restaurant, pub, or café, make a meal for family and friends, or even give back by donating to a local food bank! Bon Appetit! #worldfoodday #supportlocal #reconnectattheheart #whereitsatdt #yqrdt

Healthy Halloween passes are available for purchase from October 13 to 31 at the Fieldhouse, Lawson Aquatic Centre, North West Leisure Centre, Sandra Schmirler ...Leisure Centre, or online at Regina.ca/recreation or by phoning 306-777-PLAY (7529)* A package of 12 coupons is only $6 (GST included). Each coupon is good for one free child admission at any City recreation facility. Get yours while supplies last. Ordering online or by phone? Please note that sales will end on October 25 to allow time for shipping.

Online. Curbside. Delivery. In-Person, Far-Apart. Find out #WheretoShop local in downtown Regina. Businesses are open in a variety of ways for you to visit. For more information, click the link in the bio. #SupportLocal #LocalLove #StaySafe #WeAreInThisTogether #yqrdt #WhereItsAtDt #SeeYQR #yqrshopping #WheretoShopYQR

We’re expanding! Starting Tuesday, October 13 - On Demand service area will increase to offer 167 more bus stops around the north area of Regina. Get full details http://ow.ly/V8Jr50BOvnE and book your trip today!

Are you looking for a place to stop for lunch this week? Or maybe you are want to grab something to take home. The heart of our city is the place to be! Check out the link below to find out #WheretoEat https://reginadowntown.ca/takeout/ #yqrdt #WhereItsAtDt #SeeYQR #yqrfood #SeeYQR

SPIN ON SCARTH Join Evolution Fitness Regina for hour long spin classes held Monday through Friday in September and October on F.W. Hill Mall(weather permitting). Monday - Friday... 12 PM - 1PM Masks are not required to participate. Bikes will be distanced then sanitized between uses. Classes are first come, first serve so get there early to guarantee your bike. #ReconnectattheHeart #yqrdt #yqrfitness #Whereitsatdt #yqr #StaySafe See more

Join us in supporting Regina & District Food Bank with The Mosaic Company - Canada Million Meal Challenge. Check out their page for more information.

Happy Own a Business Day to all of our Downtown Members! We are proud of all the businesses that have been established downtown and the vibrant community that has grown with it! Thank you for choosing the Heart of our City! #ownabusinessday #supportlocal #whereitsatdt #reconnectattheheart #yqrdt

On behalf of Regina Downtown Business Improvement District, we would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #supportlocal #reconnectattheheart #whereitsatdt #seeyqr #yqrdt

FINAL UPDATE on City of Regina's VICTORIA AVENUE INFRASTRUCTURE & BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT October 9, 2020 City of Regina crews have completed all major work on this project.... On October 10 and 11, new traffic signal poles will be installed on the northeast and northwest corners at Victoria Avenue and Broad Street. Traffic will be restricted to one lane each direction and a four-way stop will be required. Drivers should use caution and watch for four-way stop signs. Traffic signals are anticipated to be completely installed by October 12. Some close out work will happen over the next few weeks as material and scheduling permits. The City will advise the public of any traffic restrictions needed. Traffic & Parking: Traffic will be restricted to one lane in all directions at Victoria Avenue and Broad Street on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11. In addition, traffic flow at the intersection will be temporarily controlled as a fourway stop. Pedestrian Access: Pedestrians can once again cross Victora Avenue at all intersections. MORE INFORMATION: For full text of the latest update from the City of Regina, click https://tinyurl.com/y57tj264. If you have any questions, please contact RDBID at [email protected] or [email protected] Please feel free to share our posts with your networks, and encourage your staff, customers, delivery folks, and any other associates to follow and share, too. Have a very safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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