Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers (a point commonly known as The Forks).Winnipeg is known as the city of festivals, which occur throughout the year, especially during the summer months. The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a legend around the world! Winnipeg is also home to a world-class ballet company, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and several Opera and Theatre places. UNUM CUM VIRTUTE MULTORUM you will find on the Winnipeg's crest that means "One with the strength of many" in Latin.
The name "Winnipeg" comes from the Cree for "muddy waters". The Winnipeg area was a trading centre for Aboriginal peoples prior to the arrival of Europeans. The first fort was built there in 1738 by French traders. A settlement was later founded by the Selkirk settlers in 1812, the nucleus of which was incorporated as the City of Winnipeg in 1873. During the late 19th century and early 20th century, Winnipeg was one of the fastest growing cities in North America. The University of Manitoba, founded during this period, was the first university in Western Canada.Professional sports teams in Winnipeg are the Winnipeg Goldeyes (baseball), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (football). The many parks throughout
Winnipeg provide excellent opportunities for walking, biking, skiing and other recreational activities. Winnipeg enjoys a lot of sunshine throughout the year. The summers in Winipeg are typically very warm, dry and ready for Winnipeg festivals. Winnipeg is located in Canada near the geographic centre of North America. Just about 100 kilometres from the American border, in the south central area of the Manitoba province.
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City Population: 633,451
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Website: http://winnipeg.ca/interhom/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg
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The Gateway to the West
The Heart of the Continent
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The Heart of the Continent
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