Where is Winnipeg?

Winnipeg is the largest city and capital of Manitoba, a prairie province located in the centre of the country where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet. Like many Canadian cities, we’re one hour north of the US border by car, while our unique surrounding landscape includes extensive farmland, vast forests and some of the world’s largest lakes.

Where is Manitoba?

Manitoba is one of three prairie provinces in Canada, located in the heart of the country. Manitoba is known for many things, including being the “Polar Bear Capital of the World” (particularly Churchill), Land of 100,000 Lakes and, of course, ‘Friendly Manitoba.’

How big is Winnipeg?

Winnipeg has a population of 811,874, making it Canada's sixth-largest city. Approximately 60 per cent of Manitobans live here.

What is Winnipeg’s culture like?

In Winnipeg, more than 100 languages are spoken. Our city is made up of over 230 unique neighbourhoods with internationally noted attractions across the city. The city has the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada; plenty of Francophone culture via Saint-Boniface, the city’s French Quarter; one of North America’s largest populations of Filipinos per capita; and large populations with storied histories representing Ukraine, Iceland, and in particular, Mennonites who moved here en masse beginning in the late 19th century. The Red River Valley is also the birthplace and homeland of the Red River Métis.

For vibes, expect the charms of a small town but with all the amenities of a big city like world-class arts and cultural performances, a nationally celebrated culinary scene, and a bustling downtown where you can catch pro sports, live music, and the biggest touring shows.

What is Winnipeg weather like?

Winnipeg has four distinct seasons we experience –– and celebrate!

In summer, temperatures average about 20° C+ (68° F) while in winter –20° C (-4° F) (and below, particularly when you factor in the windchill) isn’t anything out of the ordinary. With this 40° C+ temperature swing, Winnipeg’s weather varies annually more than almost every major city in the world.

We’ve earned the nickname “Winterpeg” honestly, but locals don't hibernate in winter and make the most out of each season with outdoor festivals, events and plenty of recreational activities. In particular, our two main rivers are used year-round, as skating and recreational surfaces in the winter when they freeze and are groomed, and in summer they are used for boat tours, kayaking and canoeing. Autumn is short and robust, with an explosion of colour throughout October that coincides with the end of harvest season. Spring begins in earnest in April, with our tree canopy unfurling in early May to provide shade and striking greenery via one of North America’s largest collection of elm trees.

What industries operate in Winnipeg?

Winnipeg has a strong and diversified economy in sectors like aerospace, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing.

Winnipeg also supports the financial, energy and creative industries, promoting business expansion and continued investment across all sectors.

What major companies are based in Winnipeg?

Winnipeg is home to major companies like NFI Group, Richardson International and StandardAero.

Winnipeg is home to Canada’s third-largest aerospace sector. Companies like Boeing and Magellan Aerospace all continue to invest in Winnipeg and their businesses here.

Many international agribusiness companies, like Paterson GlobalFoods and the Canadian Grain Commission, are based in Winnipeg, making the city a leader in agriculture. Growing agritech companies like EMILI help solve real-life agricultural challenges using technology on working commercial farms. The interests of local farmers are represented through numerous commodity groups.

Winnipeg is a significant hub for advanced manufacturing companies: Price Industries, operates their office headquarters, research labs and testing facilities here; Precision ADM, provides engineering and manufacturing solutions globally; and MacDon, manufactures advanced harvesting equipment and leads in agricultural technology. These companies have access to one of North America’s largest inland ports, allowing them to easily use international trade routes.

We’ve recently become a hub for tech companies, starting with SkipTheDishes followed by a few of Canada’s fastest-growing companies like Activate and Taiv.

What is Winnipeg famous for?

Winnipeg is famous for some international rock stars and for the inspiration for some of fiction’s most famous characters. Winnipeg is the hometown of international rock stars like Neil Young and The Guess Who; notable singer/songwriters like Chantal Kreviazuk, Faouzia and William Prince; along with creative types, including director Guy Maddin and contemporary artists Kent Monkman and Marcel Dzama. Ian Fleming said James Bond was based on Winnipeg soldier Sir William Stephenson, who was the author’s neighbour in Jamaica. Disney's Snow White, and the inception of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd was created by local illustrator Charles Thorson. And let’s not forget about the world’s most popular bear. Winnie-the-Pooh has origins in Winnipeg, too, thanks to a WWI officer who took a black bear cub to England as a mascot. The bear was then donated to London Zoo where A.A. Milne brought it to life.

What professional sports teams does Winnipeg have?

Winnipeg has four professional sports teams — hockey, football, baseball and basketball.

Winnipeg Jets – The Winnipeg Jets NHL franchise was welcomed back to the city in 2011, where they play at Canada Life Centre.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers is a professional football team playing in the Canadian Football League's West division.

Winnipeg Goldeyes – Winnipeg’s Goldeyes are a member of the 12-team American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Winnipeg Sea Bears – Winnipeg's only professional basketball team, the Winnipeg Sea Bears began as an expansion franchise in the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2023.