Winnipeg guide

Winnipeg is the largest city (containing over half of the provincial population) and capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba, making it the seat of the provincial Crown. Located at the eastern edge of the prairie region of Western Canada, Winnipeg plays a prominent role in transportation, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and education. Because all rail and highway traffic between eastern and western Canada must travel through or near the city, it is often called the "Gateway to the West". The city is located near the geographic centre of North America, at the confluence of the historic Red and Assiniboine Rivers, a point now commonly known as The Forks that is a focal point for many celebrations, public events, museums, shops, skating, restaurants, and tours. Winnipeg lies in close proximity to hundreds of lakes, including Lake Winnipeg, Canada's fifth largest lake and the world's eleventh largest, as well as Lake Manitoba and the Lake of the Woods. Lake Winnipeg is the largest lake within the borders of Southern Canada, and along the east side are some of the most pristine Canadian Shield rivers.

The city is a cultural centre and is the home of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. It boasts historic architecture, scenic waterways, a heritage river, numerous parks including Assiniboine Park, and distinctive neighbourhoods. Winnipeg is home to the Hudson's Bay Company Archives, and is in the area of the original settlements and farms in the west. Winnipeg has laid claim to the title of World's Longest Skating Rink along the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Winnipeg is an important regional centre of commerce, industry, culture, finance, and government. In 2003 and 2004, Canadian Business magazine ranked Winnipeg in the top 10 cities for business. In 2006, Winnipeg was ranked by KPMG as one of the lowest cost locations to do business in Canada. As with much of Western Canada, in 2007, Winnipeg experienced both a building and real estate boom. In May of 2007, the Winnipeg Real Estate Board reported the best month in its 104-year history in terms of sales and volume.


Latest Tweets featuring Winnipeg

  • IAmJericho

    25 or 6 to 4 is my favorite Chicago song. Loudness has a song called 25 Days From Home. 25 was also the number of Winnipeg Jet Thomas Steen.

    Yesterday, 15:56

  • pechakucha

    Tim Hoover takes us from Winnipeg to Public Enemy -- a #pechakucha presentation from PKN Winnipeg Vol. 9. http://t.co/vvCFB4Ir

    Today, 07:46

  • patmaine

    O.J and cinnamon toast in Winnipeg

    May 26th, 19:51

  • mikawoz

    #Canadian #photographer 'Sublime Flight' by Mary Mikawoz - http://t.co/gCiyJxTu via @fineartamerica #artist #Winnipeg #sky #cloud #nature

    Today, 19:00

  • MsWelbergen

    RT @RobCFisher: Google's indoor Street View comes to Winnipeg http://t.co/XkgZt4pv

    Today, 18:59

  • NellyonCBC

    RT @CBCManitobaNews: Exclusive: Photos show where abducted Maryk kids kept: CBC News has obtained exclusive photos… http://t.co/x0yYow3f

    Today, 18:59

  • Bailiep

    Is that... The sun!?! #yay #Winnipeg

    Today, 18:58

  • cflhq

    New #CFL post: Training Camp Primer – Winnipeg Blue Bombers http://t.co/D5cO2X4Z

    Today, 18:58

  • thexhl

    Next, Kari Lehtonen is now 0-4 in going for 50 and the Jets are just two points ahead of the Smugglers - Seattle 4 Winnipeg 3. #XHL

    Today, 18:57

  • lhmcmillan

    Rode a #Winnipeg Transit bus this AM with one of the Driver Protection Shield prototypes. Looked a bit claustrophobic. Thoughts?

    Today, 18:57

  • HockeyRegistry

    Is anyone going to the Pepsi cup in Fargo ND this weekend? #pepsicup #fargo #winnipeg #manitoba #hockey #tournament

    Today, 18:57

  • amybea7

    No grandma me and @rubixxx_cube are not going to winnipeg tomorrow to go be hookers. #crazyoldbat

    Today, 18:57

  • judg3miller

    RT @PeteronGlobal: #Winnipeg Fire Dept crews assembling at airport on standby for emergency landing of Air Canada flight with reported hydraulic problem

    Today, 18:57

  • TheLeafandLoaf

    Hi #Winnipeg! IT IS THE LEAF AND LOAF TIME!!!!

    Today, 18:57

  • judg3miller

    Cop cars and the helicopter spotted headed over towards the winnipeg airport. #Winnipeg #YWG I wish I could go see!

    Today, 18:56

  • Marcel_Williams

    Shout Out To @LPaulLaforet12 For Dropping Off Treats For @BigWillStreetz And I!! #Winnipeg #Fruit #Caramilk http://t.co/VQevsM5E

    Today, 18:55

  • Jay_Illaztic

    4 squad cars just passed us another day in Winnipeg but I wanna know what happened

    Today, 18:55

  • AlliancePRlife

    Day Two of Show Canada! #Winnipeg

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Featured Businesses and Services in Winnipeg

Other Businesses and Services in Winnipeg

  • The Wood Tavern & Grill
  • The Fairmont Winnipeg
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory
  • Exchange District

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