Enjoy this 5-part podcast that takes you on a tour around Wascana Lake

Welcome to the unofficial Wascana Centre audio walking tour created by CBC Radio's The Morning Edition's Abby Schneider.

The park atthe heart of Reginais older than the province of Saskatchewan.It wasborn out of need to have water for the railway in the 1880s. Now it's home to many institutions, the provincial government, recreation facilities, the university, wildlife and more.

Wascana Centre has changed many times over its long history. At one point, there was a jail by the lake.In the early 1900s, controversial plans for a lavish hotel in the park got Regina citizens talking.

Today, the park remains a hot topic of debate with the construction of an office building, new marsh land being created and a proposed water park.

Take the tour

Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it? Enjoy this five-part audio series that takes you on a tour around Wascana Lake.

You can download episodes of the audio tourfromtheCBCListen Page,subscribe oniTunesor yourfavouritepodcast app.

This is intended to be listened to as you walk around the lake, beginning with Willow Island overlook.

The four-kilometre tour of west Wascana Lake trail will last about 45 minutes.

Episode 1: Willow Island overlookto marina

Episode 2: Marina to Pine Island

Episode 3: Pine Island to the water fountain at Lakeshore Drive

Episode 4: Water fountain at Lakeshore Driveto Saskatchewan legislature

Episode 5: Saskatchewan legislatureto Willow Island