Downtown in Regina in Sherwood No. 159, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Glockenspiel
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2022
1. Glockenspiel Marker
It is mounted on the east side of the glockenspiel pedestal.
A glockenspiel is the German word for musical chimes. In the European Middle Ages all important towns had their own bells that regulated the life of the town. They called the people to work and sent them to bed.
Just as a bell tower stood in the town's center, Regina’s bells stand here in the heart of the city. They chime the hour of the day and play the music of ethnic and cultural groups in the community throughout the seasons of the year.
There are twenty-three Flemish bells playing a two octave range. Made in Germany of cast brass, the bells are sounded electronically and are controlled by a mechanism housed in the pedestal.
Dedication
These bells are a gift to the city from the citizens of Regina. The project was coordinated by the Regina Multicultural Council on behalf of the multicultural community.
The Regina Multicultural Council is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of promoting and supporting multiculturalism in the city of Regina. The council has a membership of over 65 ethnic groups.
The harmonious chiming of the bells is a symbol of the way in which many groups of different heritages come together to enrich the life of this city.
Dedicated December 1985
Erected 1985.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications.
Location. 50° 26.921′ N, 104° 36.662′ W. Marker is in Regina, Saskatchewan, in Sherwood No. 159. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Scarth Street and 12 Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Scarth Street. The marker and Glockenspiel are beside the sidewalk at the northeast corner of Victora Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Regina SK S4P 0M5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frederick W. Hill Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Northern Bank (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Creation of the Province of Saskatchewan (about 150 meters away); The Trial of Louis Riel (about 150 meters away); Hon. Walter Scott (about 180 meters away); This plaque marks the site of Knox Presbyterian Church, later to become Knox United Church (about 180 meters away); Hotel Saskatchewan (about 180 meters away); Western Trust Building (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regina.
Also see . . . Regina Glockenspiel (Saskatchewan German Council).
Excerpt: The Regina Glockenspiel is a landmark musical tower located at City Square Plaza in downtown Regina. Originally installed in 1985 to honor the city’s German community and its(Submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)cultural contributions, it features 23 bronze bells that play traditional melodies during scheduled performances. After falling into disrepair, the Glockenspiel was fully restored and reinstalled in 2020, returning its distinctive sound to the downtown core. Today it stands as a symbol of Regina’s multicultural heritage and the long-standing presence of German immigrants in Saskatchewan.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner2. Glockenspiel Marker DedicationIt is mounted on the north side of the glockenspiel pedestal.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2022
3. Glockenspiel
Looking west along 12 Avenue. Victoria Park is to the left.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2022
4. Glockenspiel Marker
Looking south along Scarth Street. Victoria Park is to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
