The city is situated on a broad, flat and originally treeless, though fertile plain. There is an abundance of parks and greenspaces: all of its trees, shrubs and other plants were hand-planted and Regina's considerable beauty is entirely man-made. Reginans make a virtue of the infelicitous climate and in winter outdoor rinks abound and cross-country skiing are major recreational activities, especially in Wascana Centre; Wascana Lake, the venue for summer boating activities, is regularly cleared of snow in winter for skating.

During the period of 2001 to 2006 Regina became home to 2,620 new Canadian immigrants. The chart to the left shows the regions of birth for the recent immigrants according to the Canadian 2006 Census.

Economy and Job Opportunities for Immigrants
Oil and natural gas, potash, kaolin, sodium sulphite and bentonite contribute a great part of Regina and area's economy. The farm and agricultural component is still a significant part of the economy but it is no longer the major driver of the economy; provincially it has slipped to eighth overall, well behind the natural resources sectors. The Innovation Place Research Park near the University of Regina hosts several science and technology companies.

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, occupies the former Plains Health Centre. The Wascana campus of this province-wide technical institute is adjacent to the University of Regina.

As with the federated colleges of the University of Regina, however, SIAST participates in and contributes to university life to the advantage of both its own and University of Regina students.

SIAST offers diplomas in some 175 trade and semi-professional fields ranging from accountancy and auto-mechanical technician through corrections worker, dental hygiene, driving instructor, nursing and school secretarial qualifications.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy, "Depot" Division, is on the western perimeter of the city. As territory capital of the North-West Territories, Regina was the headquarters of the Royal North-West Mounted Police (the RCMP'S predecessor) before "the Force" became a national body with its headquarters in Ottawa in 1920. The city takes great pride in this national institution which is a major visitor attraction and a continuing link with Regina's past as the headquarters of the Force. The "Depot" Division chapel (the oldest building still standing in the city) is high on the list of must-see visitor attractions in Regina. An RCMP Heritage Centre is planned for opening in May 2007.

Families with small children looking to immigrate to Regina will be interested in learning more about the Regina Public School Board, the largest school division located in the province. The Regina Public School Board operates over 50 elementary schools and 10 high schools with approximately 21,000 students enrolled throughout the city. The Roman Catholic (but publicly-funded) Separate School Board operates 25 elementary schools and four high schools, and has a current enrollment rate of approximately 10,000 students.

Luther College, operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, is the one remaining private high school of several which formerly operated in Regina, in addition to being a federated college of the University of Regina; it is located on the site of the first Government House. The Western Christian College, operated by the Churches of Christ, had previously moved from Radville, Saskatchewan to Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Dauphin, Manitoba and has a total enrollment of some 100 students.