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conversion 1 km = 0.62 mile Driving Distance to Winnipeg Distance (km) Brandon, MB 200 Regina, SK 574 Saskatoon, SK 777 Edmonton, AB 1,302 Calgary, AB 1,329 Vancouver, BC 2,372 Thunder Bay, ON 702 Toronto, ON 2,079 Ottawa, ON 2,171 Montréal, QC 2,291 Québec City, QC 2,535 Located in the geographical centre of Canada and North America, Winnipeg is a culturally diverse, creative and thriving prairie city. Home to 749,500 residents, it is known for its warm and welcoming spirit. Winnipeg everything you want Driving Distance to Winnipeg Distance (mi) Grand Forks, ND 143 Fargo, ND 217 Bismarck, ND 405 Sioux Falls, SD 457 Pierre, SD 597 Minneapolis, MN 460 Sioux City, IA 543 Omaha, NE 641 Kansas City, MO 813 Billings, MT 815 Chicago, IL 858 Musical History Tour Tour Winnipeg—a city steeped in history, mystery and intrigue. Let Heartland Travel's experienced guide show you the style found in Winnipeg's historical architecture, symbols hidden in a famous Manitoba building, and the city's connection to James Bond. This three- hour tour includes a stop at The Forks National Historic Site, Winnipeg's historical "meeting place" renowned for its unique outdoor historic site and indoor market of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Across the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge, the tour continues with a visit to Winnipeg's French Quarter and the beautiful St. Boniface Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Western Canada. Tour the Exchange District National Historic Site, with its exceptional collection of terra cotta and cut-stone architecture. It was developed in the late 1800s, when Winnipeg was booming and the city boasted more millionaires per capita than New York City. Often used as the backdrop for Hollywood movie sets, the Exchange District is filled with some of the finest examples of the "Chicago School of Architecture" style. Next, you will meet Sir William Stephenson, Winnipeg's WWII famous spy "Intrepid." It's believed he is the real-life inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond character. Finally, see and hear firsthand why Winnipeg was considered the rock and roll capital of Canada in the 60s on the Magical Musical History Tour this historic trip through the city. Led by local music historian and author John Einarson, this three-hour tour will show your group where Neil Young lived and started his song writing career, along with where he played his first live performances and where he met Joni Mitchell. You'll also see where The Guess Who wrote "These Eyes" and other classics, along with visiting where Terry "Seasons in the Sun" Jacks grew up – amongst many other greatest hits musical attractions. Heartlandtravel.ca – 1.866.890.3377 Magical Heartland Travel's Photo courtesy Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre