The City of Winnipeg

Winnipeg is the provincial capital of Manitoba, a province of over 1.2 million people, with grasslands, rich farmland, natural forests, and friendly communities.

Winnipeg is rich in old world traditions, charm and cultural diversity. With 43 different cultural groups represented, this city and metropolitan area of 762, 800 is filled with the richness and uniqueness of food, arts, and entertainment from many countries. In addition, the historic St. Boniface area of Winnipeg offers a dynamic Francophone culture. Winnipeg’s size is large enough to provide for the full range of cultural and sports experiences, but small enough to provide an extraordinarily high quality of life.

Winnipeg lies at the heart of Canada. Winnipeggers enjoy a true four-season climate. The city enjoys more sunshine than almost any city in Canada with over 2,300 hours each year. Summer days are long and hot, and the beaches just an hour north of the city offer a summer paradise of white powdery sand. In the winter, the city becomes a winter wonderland with cross country skiing along miles of groomed trails and skating on the rivers or in city parks.

Winnipeg is rich in culture and boasts a vibrant arts community. Along with the internationally renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet and The Winnipeg Art Gallery there is also the exciting Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Many come to Winnipeg to take part in several festivals throughout the year including the New Music Festival, the Folk Festival, the Fringe Festival, and the Festival du Voyageur.

To learn more about this affordable, exciting city, please consult www.destinationwinnipeg.ca.

Winnipeg is located in the centre of Canada and also the centre of North America. The City of Winnipeg puts on many festivals throughout the year that include:

• the Fringe Festival
• Folklorama
• Festival du Voyageur
• the Folk Festival and many more.

Related Links

The City of Winnipeg The Government of Canada Tourism Winnipeg The Government of Manitoba Environment Canada Travel Manitoba

Entertainment, Sports and the Arts

The Festival du Voyageur The Manitoba Museum Oak Hammock Marsh Fort Whyte Centre The Red River Exhibition The Winnipeg Goldeyes The Manitoba Moose Folk Festival Jazz Festival Folklorama Fringe Festival The IMAX Theatre Manitoba Children's Museum The Millennium Centre The Forks National Historic Site The Pantages Playhouse Theatre The Winnipeg Art Gallery The Winnipeg Blue Bombers  Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Manitoba Theatre Centre University of Manitoba Bisons

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