Looking to capture the beauty of Regina and its surrounding areas with your camera? Local photographer Herry Himanshu, known as Herry.with.an.e on social media, shares some of his favourite spots to take stunning photos within the Queen City and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant sunsets, cityscapes, or the serenity of rural Saskatchewan, these locations offer picturesque scenes for your next outing.

Wascana Centre

Wascana Centre is easily my top pick to take photos when I want to stay in the city. There are so many photo locations along the 4-km trail that loops around the lake. The park’s beauty is at its peak during the colourful autumn months. Enjoy a walk at golden hour and take some sweet lake photos of the sunset.
Another spot I love to take photos within Wascana Centre is the Douglas Park hill. The view of Regina’s skyline from here is second to none. On Canada Day you can also get a fantastic view of the fireworks. When you go, make sure to bring your picnic gear, water and some bug spray. 
Bonus – sometimes you can catch the northern lights from this spot if they are strong enough.

Location: Central Regina

Wascana Valley Natural Area Recreation Site

Wascana Trails is a gem of a place to take photos. At the top are the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley views and many different trails to shoot. At the bottom of the valley, you can take nice photos of the winding Wascana Creek. With its location away from the city, there isn’t much light pollution, so it makes for a great spot to watch and shoot the night sky.

Location: 30 minute drive northwest of Regina 

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park

What did mama buffalo say when her youngest went off to college? “Bison!”

Seriously, who doesn’t like to see bison? Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is a great place to see these magnificent animals in action along with exploring some beautiful trails such as the Nicolle Flats marsh boardwalk.

Location: 1 hour drive west of Regina

Lumsden

Located in the middle of the vast Qu’Appelle valley, the Lumsden area is another beautiful photo spot. In the golden hour, the soft light hitting the valley is a treat to watch and photograph. The “Little Church in the Valley” (according to Google Maps), the trestle bridge going over the Qu’Appelle River and Last Mountain Lake are some of my top favourite spots.

Location: 40-minute drive northwest of Regina

Pense

If you like photographing the rural essence of Saskatchewan, Pense is a great area to find some beautiful, abandoned barns close to Regina. Being free of light pollution also makes it a wonderful place to see northern lights.

Location: 30-minute drive west of Regina

Regina and its surrounding areas offer endless opportunities for photography enthusiasts to explore and capture the beauty of Saskatchewan. With Herry’s favorite spots in mind you’re bound to find the perfect scene. So grab your camera, venture out and let the stunning views around Regina inspire your next great shot. Don’t forget to tag #ExploreSask when sharing on social media.

 

Author: Herry Himanshu

Herry is an outdoors and lifestyle photographer based out of Regina. When he’s not working at his IT day job or binge-watching movies and tv shows, he’s out finding hidden gems to shoot. 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/herry.with.an.e
Website: www.herry.ca