More About Winnipeg:

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Winnipeg is Manitoba’s vibrant capital city, located at the centre of Canada and North America. With a population of more than 740,000 culturally diverse people, the city has a cosmopolitan, international flair and a warm, welcoming spirit. Winnipeggers get involved with what’s happening in the city, whether it’s participating in a festival or working to make your meeting or convention a success.

Described as the “cultural cradle of Canada,” Winnipeg offers a variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation and entertainment to satisfy every taste. We’re a creative four-season city that celebrates our rich colourful heritage through our many historic sites, exhibits, attractions and yearly festivals. From the architecturally distinctive Exchange District to the joie de vivre of Winnipeg’s French Quarter, to the heart of our past at The Forks, Winnipeg is a striking blend of old and new, traditional and avant-garde – a cultural oasis without pretension.

  • Located at the geographic centre of Canada and North America
  • A truly multicultural city with more than 100 languages spoken
  • At least one festival each and every month of the year
  • More than 1,100 restaurants to suit every taste imaginable
  • Ethnically and culturally interesting neighbourhoods – Corydon Avenue (Little Italy), Old St. Boniface/Winnipeg’s French Quarter, the Exchange District and Osborne Village are but a few
  • For the sports-minded, there are 30 hockey rinks, 20 curling rinks, and 27 golf courses within the city, as well as many other recreational facilities
  • Plenty of things to do and see – great shopping, spectacular attractions, exciting casinos, vibrant nightlife, and serene parks and nature walks
  • World-class performing and visual arts groups and cultural institutions, recognized as some of the best in the country
  • CFL football, NHL hockey, American Association League baseball, horse racing, as well as the state-of-the-art MTS Centre
  • The only 24-hour airport in Western Canada, just 15 minutes from downtown
  • 6,400 hotel rooms available citywide, accommodating groups of 10 to 10,000
  • As one of the most affordable cities in Canada, Winnipeg offers great value to delegates and planners alike
  • A premiere, technologically advanced convention centre boasts over 160,000 square feet of meeting space and many other unique venues
  • A great array of universities such as the University of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, Red River College and St. Boniface College, that can be utilized for conventions and meetings
  • An excellent reputation for delivering successful events large and small, with a knowledgeable and professional hospitality community determined to make your event a success

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