Regina city council is one step closer to giving the nine-storey Windsor Tower official heritage status, after a notice of intent was issued on June 24, 2026. The move would protect the 1960s-era apartment building at 2301 Lorne Street in the Centre Square neighbourhood from major exterior changes or demolition.
The heritage application came voluntarily from the building’s owner, Artemis Homes Ltd., a local home builder. The Regina Planning Commission backed the designation on June 16, and council is scheduled to vote on the bylaw July 29.
Windsor Tower, built in 1965-66, stands at the corner of Lorne Street and 15th Avenue. Its design reflects the International Style, with an exposed concrete frame and columns called pilotis that lift the building to create an open space at ground level. Other standout features include rugged brick cladding, a curved front wall at the entrance, and open concrete balconies with metal railings.
If designated, those exterior elements would be legally protected under Saskatchewan’s Heritage Property Act. That means any future owner would need city approval before altering the building’s look.
Residents have a chance to weigh in. Anyone with objections must submit a written statement to city council at least three days before the July 29 vote. The public notice outlines the process and the specific character-defining elements that would be protected.
Heritage status also opens the door to financial incentives. Owners of designated properties can apply for tax exemptions worth up to half of conservation costs over 10 years, plus grants of up to $50,000 for major work and $5,000 for maintenance, according to the city’s heritage program.
The 40-unit tower was designed by Ramsay and Ramsay, a firm run by brothers Robert and David Ramsay. Robert Ramsay, who later co-founded Ramsay and Ramsay with his brother David, had previously helped design the Saskatchewan Government Telephone Building. City planners say Windsor Tower is a key example of the mid-century construction boom, when Regina’s population surged and high-rises began reshaping the skyline.
