Regina City Guide

Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, situated on the flat southern plains where Wascana Creek winds through the city. Regina's population currently sits at about 263,500 and is steadily rising, with city officials forecasting a population that could approach 370,000 by 2051. Saskatchewan's total population surpassed 1.25 million in 2025, reflecting strong provincial growth that has ranked the province among the fastest-growing in Canada, driven by migration and economic opportunity. "We've been consistently ranked as one of the most affordable places in Canada to own or rent a home, and that makes Regina an appealing choice for people looking to set their roots in the community," said Luke Grazier, acting director of sustainable infrastructure for the City of Regina. The provincial economy added 15,200 jobs in 2025, with Saskatchewan holding the lowest annual unemployment rate among provinces at 5.2 per cent - well below the national average of 6.8 per cent. Total capital investment reached nearly $20 billion in 2024, ranking second among the provinces, with more than $42 billion in potential investment committed to over 70 large-scale projects by private companies. As the provincial capital, Regina hosts Crown corporations including SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskEnergy, and SGI, along with health care, retail, and public administration that together account for a significant share of local employment. Short commute times, stable employment in the public sector, natural resources and manufacturing, and access to parks, trails, cultural institutions and an international airport all contribute to the city's appeal. Explore all Regina homes for sale, or dive deeper with our Regina market trends, most expensive homes, and best neighbourhoods guides.

The average residential sale price in Regina increased by six per cent between 2024 and 2025, from $326,000 to $346,000. The benchmark price reached $341,300 in September 2025, with year-over-year HPI growth of 7 per cent - making Regina one of the only major Canadian markets with accelerating appreciation, while Toronto and Vancouver saw 4 per cent declines. Regina has experienced a consistently strong housing market throughout 2025, with the market remaining resilient, steady buyer demand, and robust sales activity expected to continue into 2026. Regina saw 1,687 housing starts in 2025, up from 1,223 in 2024 - a near 40 per cent increase year-over-year. The city issued 2,820 new building permits in 2025, a nine per cent increase from 2024, of which 1,670 were new dwelling units. A majority of new developments are occurring in greenfield areas including the neighbourhoods of Westerra and Coopertown. For 2026, the Regina and Region Home Builders' Association is projecting home builds of anywhere from 1,300 to 1,700 units. A recently completed housing needs assessment estimates Regina will require 52,300 new housing units over the next 25 years. The most important factor influencing Regina's housing market is low inventory, which has created strong demand among buyers and is the key reason behind steady price increases over the past year. First-time buyers continue to target homes in the $300,000 to $400,000 range. Move-up buyers often start around $400,000 to $500,000, with many purchasing properties in the $600,000 to $700,000 range depending on neighbourhood and features. Retirees are increasingly drawn to bungalow-style condos with prices generally ranging from the high $400,000s to the mid-$600,000s. East End average prices sit around $300,000 - the most accessible entry point - while Normanview averages $325,000, Whitmore Park and Cathedral Village both around $340,000, Lakeview $375,000, Harbour Landing $400,000, and The Crescents $450,000 and above. For detailed market data, see our Regina market trends analysis. Browse all Regina listings to see what is currently available.

The Cathedral area is a 235-hectare residential area located immediately to the west of Regina's downtown, bounded by Albert Street on the east, Wascana Creek to the south and west, and the CPR mainline on the north. It is a culturally and artistically vibrant urban village with a historic and diverse community committed to economic, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability. The Cathedral Village Arts Festival closes 13th Avenue annually for a craft fair attracting tens of thousands of visitors and over 200 craftspeople, with hundreds of volunteers. In 1913, Holy Rosary Cathedral was built on 13th Avenue, giving the area its name, and the neighborhood has since evolved into one of the city's most beloved communities. Beyond Cathedral, community spirit runs deep across Regina. Nothing illustrates this better than a Saskatchewan Roughriders game at Mosaic Stadium - the 33,000-seat venue that opened on Canada Day 2017. On game days, the city turns green from head to toe. The arts scene is anchored by the Globe Theatre - Canada's only permanent theatre-in-the-round, founded in 1966 in the historic Prince Edward Building on Scarth Street. Annual festivals fill the calendar nearly year-round: the Queen City Exhibition (dating back to 1884), Cathedral Village Arts Festival, Regina Folk Festival, and JazzFest among them. Regina's dining has expanded far beyond its prairie steakhouse roots into Vietnamese, Indian, Ethiopian, and Ukrainian restaurants scattered across the city, with the Cathedral neighborhood at the heart of the independent food and drink scene, its walkable blocks lined with bistros, coffee shops, and vintage stores.

Regina Transit runs 22 routes - including four express services - with 123 buses serving 1,407 stops across the city. Riders can track buses in real time and a Paratransit service provides door-to-door shared rides for residents who cannot use fixed routes. Two notable safety features set the system apart: the Safe Bus Program lets anyone flag down a bus if they feel in distress, and the Night Stop Service allows riders to request drop-offs between regular stops after dark. Harbour Landing, Regina's newest and fastest-growing community, is located in the south-west corner of the city, close to Regina's main roads providing quick access to every area of the city. With close proximity to the Regina International Airport, downtown, and the University of Regina, the southwest end is perfectly situated near the city's most prominent destinations. Similarly, The Creeks in southeast Regina is within a 10-minute drive to downtown, the University of Regina, and Wascana Park, with easy access to retail shopping, services, and restaurants in the city's east end. The city currently has 38 kilometres of off-street multi-use paths and 21.2 kilometres of on-street bike lanes, with a 25-year Transportation Master Plan targeting 94 kilometres of cycling infrastructure. Wascana Centre alone offers more than 9.5 kilometres of paved pathways through the park. For longer journeys, Regina International Airport (YQR) connects to major Canadian hubs. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through the city, putting Saskatoon 2.5 hours north, Winnipeg roughly 6 hours east, and Calgary about 7.5 hours west.

The University of Regina sits on a campus within Wascana Park and serves more than 16,600 students through 10 faculties and over 200 programs. Three federated colleges are academically integrated with the university: Campion College (Jesuit tradition), Luther College (Lutheran), and the First Nations University of Canada, which specializes in Indigenous knowledge and welcomes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, with campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert. Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Regina campus provides trades, technical, and applied training, while College Mathieu serves the Francophone community. At the K-12 level, Regina Public Schools and Regina Catholic Schools together operate over 80 schools across the city. Regina Catholic Schools serves more than 13,700 students across 32 schools - 25 elementary and four high schools - with over 2,700 students enrolled in French immersion programs. The Creeks neighbourhood is served by nearby elementary and secondary schools and is a three-minute drive to the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre and Public Library. Cathedral area schools include Holy Rosary Community School, Ecole Connaught Community School, and Crescents School, with the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre and Regina Public Library Connaught Branch serving the community.

Wascana Centre is the centrepiece of public life in Regina - a 930-hectare urban park built around a 150-hectare lake that sits right in the middle of the city. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (free admission) spans 2 billion years of natural history and houses "Scotty," the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found. The Saskatchewan Science Centre features interactive exhibits and the province's only IMAX theatre. Government House, the former official residence of the Lieutenant Governor, offers guided tours from period-costumed staff within restored Edwardian gardens. The RCMP Heritage Centre traces the history of the Mounties from 1873 and includes Depot Division tours, the traditional chapel, riding stables, and the Sergeant Major's Parade. Harbour Landing is home to just under 14,000 residents and spans 780 acres of land, complete with a variety of retail, office space, parks, and walking paths. The community includes 120 acres of park space and 16 km of walking paths, built and designed with the environment and families in mind. The Creeks in southeast Regina features quiet residential crescents and cul-de-sacs along a significant natural habitat of prairie plants and nesting wildlife, with over 12 acres of landscaped green space including two neighbourhood parks and environmental reserve areas. For shopping, the Cornwall Centre anchors downtown with mainstream retail and dining, while Harbour Landing's commercial corridor along Parliament Avenue draws shoppers to big-box retailers, grocers, and restaurants.