Regina in Sherwood No. 159, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
The Queen's Visit 1978
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La visite de la Reine 1978
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2022
1. The Queen's Visit 1978 / La visite de la Reine 1978 Marker
While in Saskatchewan, they visited Balcarres, Cory Potash Mine, Fort Qu'Appelle, Lloydminster, Melville, Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon and Yorkton.
It was the 75th anniversary for several Saskatchewan cities, including Moose Jaw, Lloydminster and Regina. She attended many commemorative events to celebrate this milestone year in Saskatchewan communities. In Regina, she unveiled a plaque inaugurating Regina City Hall as Queen Elizabeth II Court.
This was the last year that she travelled by train in Saskatchewan. The train was an extremely popular aspect of earlier visits and many Saskatchewan residents cherish memories of catching a glimpse of Her Majesty when the train slowed as it passed by.
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Cette année-là marquait le 75e anniversaire de plusieurs villes de la Saskatchewan, dont Moose Jaw, Lloydminster et Régina. À cette occasion, la Reine a assisté à plusieurs activités commémoratives célébrant cet anniversaire important dans différentes localités de la province. À Regina, Sa Majesté a dévoilé une plaque commémorative à l'occasion de l'inauguration de l'esplanade de l'hôtel de ville de Regina nommée Queen Elizabeth II Court.
Ce fut la dernière année où la Reine a voyagé en train en Saskatchewan. Ce moyen de transport a été un aspect populaire des premières tournées et de nombreux résidants conservent un bon souvenir d'avoir entrevu Sa Majesté lorsque le train ralentissait au passage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1978.
Location. 50° 26.066′ N, 104° 36.887′ W. Marker is in Regina, Saskatchewan, in Sherwood No. 159. It can be reached from Legislative Drive just east of Albert Street (CanAm Highway) (Provincial
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2. Marker detail: Queen Elizabeth II Court Inauguration
In Regina, she unveiled a plaque inaugurating Regina City Hall as Queen Elizabeth II Court. • • • À Regina, Sa Majesté a dévoilé une plaque commémorative à l'occasion de l'inauguration de l'esplanade de l'hôtel de ville de Regina nommée Queen Elizabeth II Court.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Saskatchewan. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony and also Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walter Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen's Visit 1987 / La visite de la Reine 1987 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen's Visit 1973 / La visite de la Reine 1973 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen's Visit 1959 / La visite de la Reine 1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen's Visit 2005 / La visite de la Reine 2005 (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Elizabeth II Gardens / Les jardins de la reine Elizabeth II
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2022
3. The Queen's Visit 1978 / La visite de la Reine 1978 Marker
The marker is along the walkway on the east side of the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Royal tours of Canada (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Elizabeth II conducted 20 official tours of Canada from 1951 to 2000. Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, made their first appearance in every Canadian province in 1951, on behalf of her ailing father. In her subsequent tours of the country, she toured it as the queen of Canada. In addition to official tours, in the 20th century, the queen made nine stopovers in Canada, to refuel her aircraft.(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Queen Elizabeth’s visits to Saskatchewan during her reign (The StarPhoenix).
(By Jocelyn Bennett, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, with photos) Queen Elizabeth visited Saskatchewan six times, once as princess and five times as queen.(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
