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WinnipegThe Heart of the Continent
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Winnipeg Particulars
• Located in Manitoba• Manitoba’s biggest city• Major: Sam Katz• Population: 730,018
(2011 census)• Elevation: 238 m• Area: 5,302.98km2
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Geography
• Located in the Canadian Prairies• Lies in the bottom of the Red River Valley• Four major Rivers• Red River • Assiniboine • La Salle • The Seine River
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Winnipeg’s History
• First settled in 1738• Used as a site for trading
between First Nations and European settlers• Officially became a city in 1873
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Demographics
• Very diverse city• Large aboriginal population• 65% Caucasian population• 16.2% Asian population• Lots of smaller groups including Black and
Arab• Reasons living here include school and work
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Economy
• Tourism• Finance• Transportation• Manufacturing• Government
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Infrastructure
• Roads, pedestrian and bike paths
• Winnipeg Transit• Cars and Taxis• Highways (Trans
Canada Highway #1)• James Richardson
International Airport
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Entertainment
• Festivals such as Folkorama, Festival du Voyaguer, Jazz Fest and Fringe Fest.
• MTS Centre, Venue for large musical acts such as Dixie Chicks, Tragically Hip, Pink and more!
• Home to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
• The Fork, a famous market and meeting place within the city.
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Sports
Professional Leagues• NHL Hockey:
Winnipeg Jets• CFL Football:
Blue Bombers• AAIPB Baseball:
Goldeyes