Winnipeg

This city is a provincial capital in Manitoba, Canada, positioned where the Red River meets the Assiniboine River and forms the administrative center of the province. The urban area stretches across flat prairie land, with residential neighborhoods developing along wide streets and connected by bridges spanning both waterways.

The settlement emerged in the 18th century as a fur trading outpost, where French traders built an initial fortification along the riverbank. Later waves of European immigrants transformed the outpost into a railway town that served as a gateway to western Canada.

During winter months, locals gather at the river junction where Festival du Voyageur celebrates French-Canadian tradition through music and craft demonstrations. The theater scene in Exchange District draws visitors into restored warehouses that now serve as performance venues.

The public transit network links residential areas to the center through bus routes that run regularly during daytime hours. In winter, covered walkways between downtown buildings offer shelter from harsh weather and allow easy movement on foot.

The temperature swings between summer warmth and winter cold have led to the development of an extensive network of underground and elevated passages. At the river junction, sculptures and information panels mark the spot where indigenous trading routes once intersected.

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: December 14, 2025 18:36