The City of Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg is the capital as well as the largest city of the province of Manitoba. Located in Western Canada, near where the Canadian Shield meets the Prairies, Winnipeg plays a prominent role in transportation, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and education. It is known as the Gateway to the West, and was historically known as the "Bullseye of the Dominion" and "Heart of the Continent", due to its critical location on the Canadian transportation network.
The city is located near the geographic centre of North America. It lies in a flood plain at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers and started around the point now commonly known as The Forks.
The city offers an abundance of recreational opportunities as it lies in close proximity to hundreds of lakes including Lake Winnipeg, the world's eleventh largest lake, Lake Manitoba, and Lake of the Woods.
Metropolitan Area Information
Population of 671,274 people
Average age is 37.3 years.
English is spoken as main language by 75% of the population and 16.5% of the people are immigrants
16.4% of the population aged 20-34 has a university certificate, diploma or degree while 16.4% of the population aged 35-44 has a university certificate, diploma or degree.
The unemployment rate is 5.6%
Average earnings for all people in Winnipeg is $29,359
Average earnings for those working full time is $ 39,210.
The mediam family income is $55,634
The average value of a house is $ 104,331
Average earnings for all people in Winnipeg is $29,359
Average earnings for those working full time is $ 39,210.
The mediam family income is $55,634
The average value of a house is $ 104,331
The city is one of Canada's major cultural centres and is home to the world-famous Royal Winnipeg Ballet. It boasts historic architecture, scenic waterways, and several attractive bridges.
The city hosted the Pan-American Games in 1967 and again in 1999, the only city besides Mexico City to have hosted the event twice.
The City of Winnipeg has a highly diverse economy, a bonus in terms of economic stability.
Our services are focused on five key strategic sectors of Winnipeg’s economy:
Aerospace
Transportation and Distribution
Information, Communications and Media
Biotechnology and Health Research
Tourism - Arts, Culture, Sports and Entertainment
Agri-business and Food Processing
Finance and Insurance
Consumer Goods Manufacturing
Energy and Environment
What to see and what to do while in the city, and visit some of the popular movie locations:
The Exchange Districtknown for its Chicago-style architecture and turn-of-the-century look.
Wellington Crescent
many stately riverside mansions
Burton Cummings Theatre
Formerly known as the Walker Theatre, this historic locale opened in 1907 and has a true Vaudeville look and feel.
Manitoba Legislature
A historic building with astounding architectural and decorative features, the Manitoba Legislature was built between 1913 and 1920 in a Neo-classical style.
Many movie stars who lodge in Winnipeg during production stay downtown at The Fort Garry Hotel, one of Winnipeg’s grandest hotels and most prestigious landmarks, or at The Fairmont Winnipeg
