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Winnipeg, Manitoba

We are located in the heart of North America where the first treaties since the confederation of Canada were signed, and where the Métis organized the confederation of Manitoba in 1870.

Manitoba is an exciting place to live, learn and explore. Known for its pristine nature, beautiful landscape, vibrant culture and friendly people, you will have the opportunity to experience all four seasons and enjoy the great outdoors.

Watch as third-year student Muhim walks through her experience living in Winnipeg, some of her favourite activities and the ways to get involved in the larger community.

857,300

people live in Winnipeg
100+

ethnic groups are represented in the city
130+

days of festivals each year
1,100+

restaurants make up a thriving culinary scene

A map of Canada With Winnipeg Manitoba highlighted in the centre, and an image of northern lights in a sky fades in the background.

Winnipeg is a big city with a small-town vibe

Study in the heart of Canada

Join a community of critical thinkers and cultural influencers in the heart of Canada. This is your place to thrive and at UM you’ll have opportunities to connect with innovators, creators and business leaders in the broader Winnipeg community through co-ops, mentorship programs, job placements and more.

Whether you stay in Winnipeg after graduation or join a community of alumni in over 140 countries around the world, the community, connections and opportunities you’ll encounter during your time here will influence the rest of your life. You can go anywhere from here.

Opportunities to explore

Arts and culture

Our talent thrives through dance, live music, film, sport and more. We celebrate more than 130 days of festivals each year, including:

Festival du Voyageur
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Winnipeg Fringe Festival; and
Folklorama—the world’s longest-running multicultural festival.

Winnipeg is also home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Rainbow Stage, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Professional sports

Winnipeg is home to five professional sports teams:

Winnipeg Jets (National Hockey League)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League)
Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association of Professional Baseball)
Valour FC (Canadian Premiere League)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League) whose stadium is located at the UM Fort Garry campus

Attractions

Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo houses the award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit and the world’s largest collection of northern species, including polar bears, Arctic fox, wolves and muskoxen.