Regina Cancer Patient Lodge

Construction of the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge began in the fall of 1984 on what was originally the plot of five private homes. Like the Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge, the Regina Lodge was gifted to the now Saskatchewan Cancer Agency by the Canadian Cancer Society. The funding for its construction was provided by donations. Similarly, it was also designed to house up to 28 patients, providing comfortable rooms and home cooked meals for out-of-town patients receiving care.

Currently the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge is undergoing an amazing renewal funded by the outstanding support of donors to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan as well as funding from the Ministry of Health. The renewal is focusing on giving the lodge a more residential feel to match the atmosphere of the facility. 

Accommodations

The lodges provide guests with a high level of service and comfort. Each of the rooms are designed to feel like home and features a bed, desk, side-chair, towels, extra pillows and blankets, clock radio, and washroom.

The lodges are self-care facilities. Guests are expected to manage their own personal needs, including medications. If assistance is needed, patients are required to have a companion stay to provide these needs. Guests are allowed one companion per guest however children under 18 are not allowed to stay. Smoking is not allowed inside the lodges, and smoking on the grounds is restricted to designated areas.

Amenities

Guests at the lodge receive three home-cooked meals per day, served cafeteria style and prepared with sensitivity to guest treatments. Special diets can be accommodated upon request. Other amenities include:

• Snacks and beverages
• Games room
• Lounges with cable television/DVD players
• Computer with high-speed Internet
• Wireless Internet
• Outdoor patio
• Self-serve laundry
• Library

What to bring

Bedding is provided, but guests are welcome to bring a quilt and pillow. Guests are encouraged to bring a few changes of clothing, toiletry items, books and crafts. Televisions and other appliances are not permitted in the rooms. You are welcome to bring a tablet or laptop computer. Please check with lodge staff before bringing electronic items. The Agency is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Guests are encouraged to leave valuables at home and carry their wallet with them at all times.

Accommodation costs

Guests stay at the lodges for a fee of $40 per person per night. This includes accommodation, meals and snacks. Bag lunches are provided to guests who are required to spend all day at the cancer centre. 

Hours of operation

The lodges accommodate the schedules of the cancer centres. They are open from Sunday at 4:00 p.m. through to Friday at 4:00 p.m. On statutory holidays, the lodge opens at 4:00 p.m. unless the holiday falls on a Friday. The lodge is closed on the weekends.

Transportation

If transportation to the lodge is required, guests are responsible for arranging their own rides. Parking is available at both lodges for $5.00/day, but spaces are limited. 

Reservations

Contact the lodge to make a reservation as soon as possible. It is recommended that you do not leave it until the last minute to book a room at the lodge.