| Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan, is a city that was built to
shelter its residents from the sometimes harsh and bleak environment.
In its early days, the city fathers built a dam across Wascana Creek
creating the Wascana Centre parkland around which many of Regina's
features are built, including the Legislature, an Arts Centre, the
Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and the Science Centre. The early residents
also planted lots of trees to provide green shade in summer, to create
a literal oasis on the yellow-coloured wheat-growing priarie landscape
of southern Saskatchewan.
Regina has become one of Canada´s most modern cities, with
stunning downtown architecture and great access to parks and recreation.
The city's low costs are attracting some large businesses to the
city, which is also known for its short commutes (even the airport
is 5 kilometres from downtown). The city is known for its casual
business environment, built on the neighbourlines of the community.
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