By Stacey Lolacher
I read a post made by Greg a little while ago, and really wanted to add my two cents worth! I’ve lived in downtown Regina for almost a decade now, and this list was definitely a tough one. I invite all those that have favourite places in Regina to make a post and tell us all a little about your favourite places… here are mine:
1.) Walking around the Cathedral area on a warm evening. Some of the houses are amazing, and the neighbourhood has a laid-back beauty and artistic quality that renders it unique. A very close second is walking around the one-way streets on 14th and 15th Ave., or College Ave. Breathtaking.
2.) The Farmers Market on Scarth St. Downtown, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The best local fresh fruit and veggies merge with local jewelry, crafts, art, and baking. There’s even something there for your pet! The man playing the fiddle off to the side is like the cherry on the proverbial sundae. Read more »
By Greg Hluska
Downtown Regina has some great places, so picking five favourite places is very difficult. What are your five favourite places in downtown Regina?
1. Victoria Park:
Downtown rejuvenation plans all call for turning Victoria Park into the centre of downtown.
This makes me very happy because the park is at once tranquil and stimulating. Nice places to sit, plenty of shade, beautiful landscaping and terrific views of Regina’s more beautiful buildings give this place its magic.
2. The Transition Area:
Though technically not part of downtown Regina, the Transition Area is a great place to walk around and a terrific place to live.
3. The parkades:
When you live in a city void of topography, sometimes you have to make your own. There are some parkades down here with some incredible views. Explore the urban jungle. Read more »
By Greg Hluska
Fading Fast by Dana Ocker
Sunday morning
It’s just the wasted years so close behind
Watch out the world’s behind you
There’s always someone around you who will call
It’s nothing at all (Lou Reed and John Cale)
There is nothing quite like going for an early morning stroll around downtown Regina. The streets are empty and eerily quiet – the city has not yet awoken, yet the city is washed in fresh sunlight. The birds are out in full force, greeting the morning with songs more beautiful than the surroundings.
Unlimited potential, lying at rest.
There is something zen-like about walking around downtown Regina early on a Sunday morning, cup of bad convenience store coffee in hand. Sunday mornings and downtown Regina…
