Regina

Once a barren land, today Regina is the heart of culture and commerce in southern Saskatchewan.

Known historically as the site of the Northwest Rebellion which ended in the hanging of Louis Riel in 1885, Regina is now the second largest city in Saskatchewan and the capital of the province. Located on the flat plains of the prairies, the city revolves around Wascana Centre, home to the University of Regina, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Saskatchewan Science Centre, First Nations University of Canada and man-made Wascana Lake. Though the area is surrounded by some 300,000 trees, none are native to the land. Each was hand-planted to alleviate the city's bare appearance. The flat land, however, has produced a strong agricultural sector for the city, which also includes manufacturing, mining and technological industries.

With a population of nearly 200,000, Regina offers residents their dose of arts and culture through the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Globe Theatre, Regina Symphony Orchestra, Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, and the Regina Conservatory of Music. Locals and visitors also enjoy the Craven Country Jamboree, Regina Folk Festival, Regina Dragon Boat Festival and the Queen City Ex.