Regina is built around a lake, and almost everything a couple might want for a relaxed day out sits within a short walk of its shoreline. A grand legislative dome, a world-famous dinosaur and a public art gallery all share the same green space at the centre of the city. Add a downtown theatre and an outdoor speed skating oval, and you have the makings of a full season of outings. These Regina date ideas carry you from late fall into the coldest prairie months.
Wascana Lake and the Cultural Trailway
Wascana Centre: This huge urban park wraps around Wascana Lake, with paths that circle the water and link the city's best-known landmarks. For a date with a bit of story to it, follow the Wascana Cultural Trailway, a self-guided tour created with Heritage Regina that brings you through the history of the area. Go in the late afternoon, when the low prairie light turns the lake gold and the legislative dome glows across the water. In the colder months, a brisk lap followed by something warm downtown makes a simple, satisfying plan.
Under the Legislative Dome
Saskatchewan Legislative Building: The province's legislative building stands on the edge of Wascana Lake, and its free guided tours run seven days a week. From fall through spring, tours leave every hour from 9 a.m., with a break over lunch, and the last one starts at 4 p.m. You'll walk through marble halls and learn how the province is governed, and it costs nothing at all. Ask your guide about the details hidden in the ceilings and stonework; there are stories in almost every corner. The building is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Scotty, Gallery Walls and Red Serge
Royal Saskatchewan Museum: Just across from the lake, this museum is home to Scotty, the world's largest T. rex. Beyond the dinosaur, its galleries explore earth sciences, Indigenous cultures and the province's living world. It's open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., which makes it an easy add-on to a lakeside walk. Stand beside Scotty for a photo together, then wander the quieter galleries upstairs, where you can easily lose an hour talking about what you've seen.
MacKenzie Art Gallery: The city's public art gallery sits at 3475 Albert Street, at the edge of the park. Check its website for current exhibitions and hours, then make it the quiet, thoughtful stop of your day. A gallery is a good place to learn how the other person sees things, so take turns choosing a work and explaining what drew you in.
RCMP Heritage Centre: West of downtown, this museum tells the story of the Mounties through powerful storytelling and immersive exhibits. It's a fascinating look at a piece of Canadian history that started right here in Regina. Check the website for this week's hours before you go.
An Evening at the Globe
Globe Theatre: Regina's professional theatre performs downtown at MacCorquodale Place. From November 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027, its main stage presents It's a Wonderful Life, a heartwarming pick for the holidays. Then from February 10 to March 21, 2027, the theatre stages Les Misérables, which makes a memorable choice for a Valentine's outing. Dinner nearby beforehand rounds out the night. Check the Globe's website early for the holiday run, since December evenings are popular.
Prairie Ice on Winnipeg Street
Speed Skating Oval: When the city's outdoor rinks open for winter, the Speed Skating Oval on Winnipeg Street is open to the public from 4 to 11 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Gliding laps under the evening sky is a classic prairie date. The rinks open when the weather allows, so check the city's rink page for the current status.
Sample Date Itineraries
1. Lakeside and free: A guided tour of the Legislative Building → a walk along Wascana Lake → Scotty at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
2. Albert Street and the stage: An afternoon at the MacKenzie Art Gallery → dinner downtown → It's a Wonderful Life at the Globe in December.
3. Wintry Saturday: The RCMP Heritage Centre in the afternoon → a warm meal → evening laps on the Winnipeg Street oval when the ice is ready.
Pro Tips for Memorable Dates
Legislative Building tours are free and run hourly in winter, with the last one at 4 p.m.
The Speed Skating Oval has no public skating on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays.
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is open daily, but check holiday hours around Christmas.
Pack a scarf for Wascana Lake, where the wind comes straight across the water.
Regina rewards couples who slow down and look around. Start at the lake, add one warm room and one cold-air adventure, and you have a day worth remembering.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Photo credits: Saskatchewan Legislative Building by Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Wascana Lake in winter by Masalai at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Royal Saskatchewan Museum by Muhsatteb, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.