Regina, Saskatchewan (Explore Canada)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan is the capital city of the Canadian province Saskatchewan. Regina was named after the monarch Queen Victoria ( Regina is latin for queen). Regina also was known as pile of bones before it was given its official name. The name pile of bones came from the abundance of bison bones that were present in the area.
Wascana Lake is situated in the middle of Regina. The lake is man made and was created in 1883. The lake is a nice touch to the city as it has numerous walking paths and the Saskatchewan legislative building looks over it. The lake has been improved in the past years to make it better.
Regina Weather
The weather in Regina is mild compared to other Canadian cities located farther north. In the summer the weather can rise to 30 degrees Celsius or higher. In the winter the weather can dip to -40 degrees Celsius but it usually hovers around -20 degrees Celsius.
The summers are usually dry but they can be wet depending on the weather patterns. The winters usually have snow but it is often less compared to other places in Saskatchewan.
Regina Attractions
Regina has numerous attractions and awesome places to visit.
Here is a list of a few:
Wascana Centre, Saskatchewan Legislative building, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Imax Theater, and the MacKenzie Art Gallery.
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