Winnipeg Metropolitan Region

The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region is an urban area in central Manitoba that comprises 17 municipalities, including the provincial capital of Winnipeg and surrounding rural communities. The region spans a large territory with varying settlement patterns from an urban core to smaller rural towns.

The region took shape in the late 1990s through conversations between the city of Winnipeg and neighboring municipalities about shared planning and cooperation. These discussions led to the formation of a framework to coordinate development across all participating communities.

The region is home to people from many backgrounds who speak different languages and practice diverse traditions. This diversity shapes daily life across the municipalities and how communities interact with one another.

Visitors should understand that the region spreads across a large area with infrastructure varying between urban and rural sections. The automobile is the primary way to travel, although Winnipeg itself offers public transportation options.

The region uses a development concept called Plan20-50 that connects economic growth, land use, and environmental care for the decades ahead. This long-term thinking sets the cooperation apart from typical city planning efforts.

Location: Manitoba

Inception: 1999

Address: 1-1749 Portage Ave.

Website: https://winnipegmetroregion.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.88000,-97.13000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:47