July 28 – Red Serge

Today we drove into Regina, Saskatchewan, to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre.  We learned about the history of the RCMP from their roots as the North-West Mounted Police in 1873 to present day.  There were many interesting exhibits highlighting the police history and honouring some of the heroes that died in service.  There was also a modern forensics display and costumes for the kids to dress up.  Unfortunately, we did not get to see a live Musical Parade, but saw a short movie describing it.

When we toured the campus, we saw some cadets marching on their way to class and toured the oldest building in Regina.  It was built in 1885 as a mess hall, but was converted into a chapel in 1895.

When we left, we came home with two new sergeants.

After the RCMP Heritage Centre, we went to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and viewed exhibits and displays depicting the geology, plants, and animals indigenous to Saskatchewan, as well as more First Nations culture. It was very interesting.
Before heading back to Regina Beach, we stopped at the Milky Way, a popular ice cream parlour .
     

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