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WELCOME TO WINNIPEG Aaniin, boozhoo, tansi, hello and bonjour! Welcome to Treaty 1 Territory! Winnipeg is the quirky, friendly city that's at the centre of it all—literally! Well, at least in North America. We're all about providing world-class attractions within a setting that includes handsome architecture, elm-canopied streets, winding rivers that are used all year round and so much creativity and culture. We're home to North America's oldest professional ballet company and Canada's oldest and longest running open-air theatre company; a zoo where polar bears swim right over your head; Canada's tallest indoor waterfall (which cascades over a tropical biome); an art institution that's celebrated by esteemed publications all over the world; and an awe-inspiring museum that takes you on an unforgettable journey through human rights. This city is rooted in 6,000 years of Indigenous history that continues to blossom. From Métis leader Louis Riel—the father of the province whose image and name you'll find all over the city, to massive new Indigenous-led projects throughout downtown, to Manito Ahbee—one of the largest annual gatherings of Indigenous People on Turtle Island, Indigenous culture is both the past and promising future in Winnipeg. We're officially home to some of the best restaurants in Canada (something locals already knew), as our culinary scene continues to grab national attention with its distilleries, breweries, wine bars and the most joyous tree-covered patios. In winter, you can go skating on the world's longest naturally frozen river trail, where seemingly half the city can be found biking, skiing and gliding past whacky "warming huts" that are more likely to warm your heart than your feet. You can dine while seated on this same ice from tasting menus created by some of the world's best chefs who annually come to showcase their skills at RAW:almond in January and February. Or steam your day away at our celebrated spas then roar into the night with the loudest crowd in hockey. During summer, our renowned festival season provides headlining acts, theatre, jazz and more, along with the opportunity to chill on the grass in an expansive, verdant park. You can paddle and take boat tours up and down the city's rivers and cheer on sports teams with passionate (and admittedly cheeky) fans. This guide will give you everything you need to make your Winnipeg experience easy, including helpful guides, maps, listings, hotels and more. More than 100 languages are spoken here, and we know this city will speak to you. Winnipeg skyline, photo by Salvador Maniquiz 2 tourismwinnipeg.com WELCOME TO WINNIPEG