WinnipegThe Heart of the Continent

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Winnipeg Particulars

• Located in Manitoba• Manitoba’s biggest city• Major: Sam Katz• Population: 730,018

(2011 census)• Elevation: 238 m• Area: 5,302.98km2

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Geography

• Located in the Canadian Prairies• Lies in the bottom of the Red River Valley• Four major Rivers• Red River • Assiniboine • La Salle • The Seine River

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Winnipeg’s History

• First settled in 1738• Used as a site for trading

between First Nations and European settlers• Officially became a city in 1873

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Demographics

• Very diverse city• Large aboriginal population• 65% Caucasian population• 16.2% Asian population• Lots of smaller groups including Black and

Arab• Reasons living here include school and work

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Economy

• Tourism• Finance• Transportation• Manufacturing• Government

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Infrastructure

• Roads, pedestrian and bike paths

• Winnipeg Transit• Cars and Taxis• Highways (Trans

Canada Highway #1)• James Richardson

International Airport

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Entertainment

• Festivals such as Folkorama, Festival du Voyaguer, Jazz Fest and Fringe Fest.

• MTS Centre, Venue for large musical acts such as Dixie Chicks, Tragically Hip, Pink and more!

• Home to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

• The Fork, a famous market and meeting place within the city.

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Sports

Professional Leagues• NHL Hockey:

Winnipeg Jets• CFL Football:

Blue Bombers• AAIPB Baseball:

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