Geography
Located in the geographic centre of North America, Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada.  The name Winnipeg comes from the Cree word for "muddy waters", reflecting the city's position between the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.  The current population is just over 730,000.

Climate
Winnipeg experiences a continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range between -12 degrees Celsius in the winter months to +26 degrees Celsius in the summertime. Due to its northern location, Winnipeg residents enjoy 2,300 hours of sunlight annually and up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months. Winnipeg averages around 51 centimetres of precipitation each year.

Cost of Living 
Winnipeg enjoys a low cost of living, providing its residents affordable access to homes, auto insurance, electricity and tuition.  For further information on Winnipeg's cost of living, please click here.

Language
English and French are Canada's two official languages. English is the predominant language spoken in Winnipeg. Old St. Boniface - Winnipeg's French Quarter, is largely French-speaking.

Time Zone
Winnipeg is located in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST).