Winnipeg, Capital city in Manitoba, Canada
Located at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, Winnipeg serves as the governmental and commercial center of Manitoba, covering 449 square kilometers.
The region began as a fur trading post in 1738 when French settlers constructed their first fort at the rivers' junction, establishing foundations for commerce.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights stands as the first national museum outside Ottawa, presenting exhibitions about social justice through digital technology and artifacts.
The Winnipeg Transit system operates 89 bus routes throughout the metropolitan area, connecting residential districts to downtown through frequent daily service.
The city temperatures range from 30°C in summer to -30°C in winter, creating conditions for both outdoor festivals and extensive indoor pedestrian walkways.
Location: Winnipeg Metropolitan Region
Inception: 1738
Elevation above the sea: 238 m
Part of: Manitoba
Shares border with: Stonewall
Website: https://winnipeg.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.89556,-97.13861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:49
Manitoba Hydro Place
657 m
Manitoba Museum
546 m
Burton Cummings Theatre
339 m
201 Portage
52 m
Millennium Library
468 m
Centennial Concert Hall
479 m
Richardson Building
84 m
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
352 m
360 Main
173 m
Public Safety Building
492 m
Pantages Playhouse Theatre
377 m
Union Bank Building
366 m
Winnipeg Manitoba Temple
435 m
Prairie Theatre Exchange
764 m
Metropolitan Theatre
415 m
Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre
658 m
Stephen Juba Park
438 m
Thomas Scott Memorial Orange Hall
693 m
Lakeview Square
760 m
Confederation Building
328 m
Birks Building
299 m
The Old Market Autonomous Zone
258 m
Lindsay Building
189 m
St. Mary's Cathedral, Winnipeg
667 m
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
420 m
Bank of Hamilton building
155 m
Canadian Bank of Commerce building
131 m
Electric Railway Chambers
121 mReviews
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