Ride the Rails into Regina’s Past
Now one of Canada’s premiere casinos, Union Station was designated as an official heritage site in 1991.
Throughout the years, Union Station has served the city of Regina as a transportation hub in the early years of rail travel and now, as an important business, entertainment and social centre.
A Tale in Every Rail The Union Station Tour
From Tracks and Trains to Fun and Games
Built with blood, sweat, and sacrifice, the railways became the country’s lifeline, connecting people and places from coast to coast. The train station served as the centre of activity, a place for people to gather for business and pleasure. The Union Station is now one of Canada’s premier casinos, but its past as a grand train station is yours to discover with the Union Station Tour.
Immerse yourself in the golden days of rail travel. Meet the people of the past and hear their stories through period reenactments. Experience parts of an elaborate tunnel system that once stretched for blocks in all directions beneath Regina’s streets. Spend some time in our historical photo gallery, housed in jail cells used for prisoner transfer by the railway police. See the authentic art deco décor, including chandeliers, stained glass, and ornate ceilings. The tour takes you back to the days when the railcar was king.
Once you have discovered the wonders of this Heritage Site’s past, experience the excitement of a full service Vegas-style casino! Go behind the scenes of a working casino, including a look at gaming systems and tables, food and beverages services, a sophisticated security system, and general operations. Think all the action’s on the floor? Think again.
Beginning in June 2006, CNT is proud to introduce theme tours. These exciting tours will focus on different historical events, while presenting and discussing the vital role the railways played in shaping the city, the province and the country.
The 1912 Tornado
June 2 to September 28, 2006
On June 30, 1912 a devastating tornado hit Regina, killing 28 people, destroying a third of the city and leaving 2,500 people homeless. The tour provides a fascinating look at the deadliest tornado in Canadian history and is a testament to the strength and determination of the prairie people.
War Brides
October 1 to Dec 28, 2006
At the end of WWII, over 55, 000 war brides and their 22,000 children arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They boarded trains and headed west, looking for a better life in the cities and rural communities of Canada. This tour documents their trials and tribulations as they adjust to this strange, new world. Often funny, sometimes heart wrenching, and always inspirational, their experiences would change the landscape of Canada forever.
Better Farming Train
December 31 to April 26, 2007
The Better Farming Train toured the province from 1914-1922, presenting agricultural lectures and exhibits to families throughout Saskatchewan. The train served as an invaluable tool to settlers as they learned to farm the prairie terrain and a gathering place for families to socialize and share their experiences in the new world. The tour provides a glimpse into these people’s lives and the important role the rails played in shaping them.
At the end of your tour, you will receive a commemorative pin and a postcard as a wonderful keepsake and souvenir of Union Station.
Tours run Monday to Thursday at 1pm to 4pm on the hour and Sundays from 11am to 4pm on the hour. Tickets are $10 per person.
For tickets visit the Casino Regina Box Office or call 1-800-555-3189
For more information contact CNT Tours at 584-3524 or visit www.cnttours.ca. |
