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Guide to Regina, Canada
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ReginaThe capital of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Regina is a half-cosmopolitan, half-wholesome 200,000-strong city with an odd history and quite an interesting present and prospective future. First given the moniker "Pile o' Bones," after the discovery of the skeletal remains of a large grouping of buffalo. Years passed by before the daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Louise dubbed the pre-metropolitan landscape Regina, a name it has yet to be divested of. Having grown from a bed of mud to a large center of high-rises, swanky hotels (considering the location), and picturesque neighborhoods, Regina now commands a certain level of respect. Easily navigable streets enable travelers to skip on the confusion that all-too-commonly plagues even the most popular cities in the world. Its markets deliver the utmost quality (we're talking produce, people) and with most vendors keeping close ties with the region's agrarian output, there's plenty of good-natured support for local business as well. In a world rife with outsourcing every which job, it's pleasant to know Regina is on the side of, well, those in Regina. We can't forget to mention the city's outskirts. With suburbs that are more mountainscape than rolling plain, there's adventure just minutes from your Sheraton suite. All in all, Regina is a basketful of fresh atmosphere, friendly people, wild terrain, and enjoyable activities. Make this year the time you visit Saskatchewan's capital. Hey, the buffalo don't bite.
When to go:
Though a considerable portion of the province of Saskatchewan is snow-covered for much of the year, what with roughly half of Canada deemed part of the Arctic Circle, most of the cities within this particular block of the country remain green for three out of four seasons. The capital, one of the southernmost of these semi-metropolises, is home to a climate similar to those of northern Montana and North Dakota, save for the increased precipitation averages above the US/Canada border, both in terms of rain and snowfall. Summers treat visitors to Regina well, though it's not entirely uncommon to find oneself indoors for many hours of the day, due to the region's fascination with unexpected downpours. Late-spring shows to be nearly as warm as the busiest season of the year, and despite wildflowers being a scarce commodity in and around the city, Regina is undoubtedly most colorful prior to July.
Getting there and around:
Regina Airport, a 15-minute taxi ride from the city's downtown area, is served mostly by Canadian carriers, though the American incorporation Northwest has established a more prominent role over the years. International connections are available, however they remain short-distance flights. You'll need to stop over in one of the nation's eastern capitals before making your way to Regina if traveling from Europe. The nationwide push for environmentally-friendly transportation practices is entirely evident in Canada today - more so in the easternmost and westernmost provinces than in central locations, but nonetheless easily sensed - and Regina's most powerful offices are looking to ingrain the importance of utilizing the city's bus network into the minds of the commuting public. A lower number of residents do take to the streets with private vehicles in Regina now, but an effective difference is seemingly a long way off. Does this mean you should rent an automobile for your stay, or keep with mass transit? The ultimate decision lies on you, however, isn't a cleaner city a more pleasant attraction than one tarnished by pollution?
Attractions:
If you make your way to Regina in the last weeks of spring, particularly in the first week of June, you'll be fortunate to witness the fantastic multicultural event known as Mosaic. Celebrating all of the unique ethnicities to call Regina home, a series of pavilions are crowded with displays of art and food vendors. Tours of particular neighborhoods are available as well.
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