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Government House

4607 Dewdney Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3V7, Canada
(306) 787-5773
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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Regina
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Now open to visitors, this was once home to lieutenant-governors of Canada's Northwest Territories.
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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We really enjoyed our day at Gov House. Excellent re-creation and well narrated. Fun as well as informative. Told all our friends about it and hope they go. Really hope to go to a Sunday concert there soon.

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Regina, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

A wonderful trip through history. The turn of the century home celebrates the time of Lt. Gov. Forget. An attached museum could take an hour or so to go through. It tells about the role of the Lt. Gov. in Canada and some of the history of the Metis people. Once a month Government House holds a Tea that is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The beautifully restored Government House in Regina, on Dewdney, across from Kav Haz Café, is well worth a visit. Once the home of the Lieutenant Governors of the Northwest Territories and, from 1905 to the 1940s, of the Province of Saskatchewan, the building has been tenderly and thoughtfully restored to the period around the turn of the 20th century. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Taking the free tour of Government House is absolutely worth your time. The restored furnishings and decor of the house provide a glimpse of bygone Victorian splendor. It's especially magnificent at Christmas time. It's also well worth coming for the monthly Victorian tea service during the summer. They even have an educational play area for kids to enjoy while parents... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Had Christmas tea there and it was delightful and reminiscent of an older gentler time. Very well done, part of our heritage

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I've been here a few times now, and each visit I find something new to love about the place. You'll get the best experience if there are guides around -- and I highly recommend the New Years Day Levee. Sherry! Treats! ALL FREE! Great for families - the interpretive panels are super informative and kids can try and spot the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Its rarity to visit a Government house of the Lt. Governor General. So go see it. It is free. And some of it is guided and rest is self tour

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

and guess what! Its free to enter! We were greeted by this really nice lady and she gave us an introduction and a map of the government house. She educated us, then she let us explore it for ourselves. I felt like I was in the Victorian Era, the house was just simply breath taking and so beautiful. My boyfriend... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

The preserved rooms in Government house give a real flavour of life there over 100 years ago. It is in excellent condition and has value for a wide range of visitors. We were lucky to coincide with saturday afternoon tea served by a local preservation group in old costumes (you need to book).

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

We did this tour with our daughter's class. It was an excellent tour. The staff were very informative and there was so much to learn and explore. The kids (aged 10 and 11) were interested too which says a lot. Highly recommend.

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