Quick Facts

Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and the 16th largest city in Canada with a population of 205,000 as per 2012 annual demographic estimates.

Originally called Pile O’ Bones because of the huge piles of bones left in the area by First Nations hunters.

The community was renamed REGINA (Latin for Queen) after Queen Victoria who was the monarch at the time in 1882. It has been the "Queen City" ever since.

Regina has always had a diverse immigrant population(Multicultural Population), with immigrants from many European and Eastern European countries, some as guest workers, some as international students with their families.

Pro’s

Regina has good recreational facilities like large shopping malls.

It has good environmental facility like Wascana Centre which is spread around 903 sq. km park around Wascana lake.

It has attractive tourist destination like the Royal Saskatchewan museum of national history.

Regina is among the leading metropolitan city for the economic growth in Canada .

Regina gives hope for the new entrepreneurs to start a new venture and has a open door for private investment.

A KPMG Study Says Regina has the lowest Business cost in mid western North America.

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Con’s

Low temperatures.

Crime Rate are still high compared to national average.

Lowest Industrial vacancy rate According to colliers International.

CPR(Canadian Pacific Railway) No longer gives regular services.

Every Year there is a increase of 10.7% in the price of detached bungalow in Regina.

EconomyRegina has been named one of the most affordable places to do business in western North America several times over the past few years. The Regina and Region Economic Development Authority has been established to attract new business to the area and to foster growth of existing businesses.

Oil and natural gas, potash, kaolin, sodium sulphite and bentonite contribute a great part of Regina and area's economy. The completion of the train link between eastern Canada and the then-District of Assiniboia in 1885.

Industry

 

Here are a few of Regina's thriving industries:

 

Insurance, financial and data management services

Telecommunications

Oil and natural gas exploration and production

Agricultural chemicals and equipment

Film and video production

Call centers

Regina's major industries include:[2]

Steel and Manufacturing

Information Technology

Energy and Environment

Finances & Insurance

Agriculture

Interesting Facts

Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian football league is the only top league professional sports team of any sport in Saskatchewan ,play their home games at mosaic stadium.

Regina is an intermediate stopping point for travelers on the trans Canada Highway.

Regina is a travel destination for residents of southeastern Saskatchewan and the immediately adjacent region of the neighboring us states of north Dakota and Montana.

Regina is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with more than 350,000 hand-planted trees. There are many attractions and events that take place all year in Regina for residents and tourists alike.

Regina as an prairie city is the perfect place to call home. It is an excellent location to raise a family, with an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life.

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