Data Centers in Regina

Regina – Secure Resilience in the Canadian Prairies

Secure Redundancy for High-Stakes Data

Regina provides a specialized environment for organizations requiring strict data sovereignty and geographical redundancy within Western Canada. It serves as a reliable secondary site for government and research workloads that demand high uptime in a geologically stable region. This market is a strategic choice for securing infrastructure away from higher-risk coastal zones.

Regina: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Regina maintains a focused ecosystem with ~10 carriers providing regional fiber backhaul as of September 2025. While density is lower than major tier one markets, the local presence ensures low-latency access for provincial workloads and specialized research networks.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are 0 direct cloud on-ramps as of September 2025. Enterprise customers typically reach AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure through private transport or software-defined interconnection via the nearest hub in Calgary.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is generally managed through regional exchanges in neighboring provinces, such as YYCIX in Calgary or MBIX in Winnipeg, to keep local traffic efficient. Most local traffic exchange remains private to ensure performance.

Bare Metal: General availability for dedicated hardware is supported by regional providers. Global options like phoenixNAP and Hivelocity are available through nearby Canadian zones as of September 2025.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates in the region range between $0.08 – $0.11/kWh as of September 2025. These competitive rates provide a stable OpEx environment for high-density deployments compared to more volatile markets.

Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered with a mix of natural gas and significant hydroelectric capacity. Infrastructure supports multi-substation redundancy to ensure consistent uptime for the research and technology sectors.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are centrally located near Innovation Place and the University of Regina. This proximity allows for high-speed connectivity to provincial government offices and the growing technology research sector.

Regional Market Reach: Regina is a strategic gateway for the Saskatchewan market. It provides a local footprint for half a million residents in the greater metropolitan area and serves as a vital link for the prairie region.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: There are no specific provincial tax incentives or credits for data center construction as of September 2025. The market operates on a level playing field where site selection is driven by operational stability and long-term security rather than temporary subsidies.

Natural Disaster Risk

The overall risk profile for Regina is Low (2.7/10) as of September 2025. The region is geologically stable, making it a strong choice for secondary sites or long-term data archiving.

• River Flood (7.1): The primary concern for local infrastructure, managed through municipal drainage and site elevation.
• Earthquake (4.8): Seismic activity is infrequent and generally low-magnitude.
• Drought (2.2): Minimal impact on data center cooling but a factor for the broader regional economy.
• Tropical Cyclone (2.3): Indirect regional risk only as storms typically dissipate before reaching the prairies.

Other natural hazards are minor or not listed for this inland location.