What do James Bond, Winnie the Pooh and Harlequin romance novels all
have in common? A fascinating Winnipeg connection that you can wow and
amaze your friends with, plus many more quirky factoids found here.
Winnipeg's past overflows with characters, anecdotes, colloquialisms and
events that make us one of Canada's – and the world's – most intriguing
and welcoming of cities. Winnipeg was and continues to be a thriving
centre for the arts, culture and business. From the iconic architecture of the
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, to being home to the world's largest
collection of contemporary Inuit art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, to
prominent 'Peggers' putting the city on the map like Olympic medalists
Clara Hughes and Cindy Klassen, there are so many fascinating stories
connected to Manitoba's capital.
So grab a "goog" and a pizza pop, settle in and enjoy this unique
collection of more than 130 years of tasty tidbits. More importantly,
get out there and experience the city!
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