The Basics
City Name: Winnipeg
Where is it located?: Winnipeg is in southern Manitoba.
Why do people go there?: With a small population, Winnipeg has a surprisingly cosmopolitan feel.
How do travelers get there?: Land, Air, Rail or Foot – you can get to Winnipeg just about any way possible.
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 204
Population: 630,000
Languages: English, French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: City Centre, The Exchange District, The Forks Market, Old Saint Boniface, Transcona, North West, St. James/Assiniboia and Unicity, South, Southwest
Attractions: Manitoba Museum, Forks National Historic Site, Winnipeg Art Gallery
Accommodations: Winniped Hostels
Off-the-beaten-path: Lower Fort Garry, Manitoba, The Old Pinawa Dam
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Avoid the winter – Winnipeg isn’t a happening tourist draw, so summer can be quite pleasant andwithout too many crowds.
Common Phrases: Hello=Bonjour, Hi=Salut, Good evening=Bonsoir, How are you?= Ça va ?, Good-bye=Au revoir
City Specific Events: Freeze Frame Annual International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages
How to get around?: Buses are best for the city.
Good to know: Winnipeg is often compared to Chicago on a much smaller scale.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Winnipeg is the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Winnipeg travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
