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WELCOME TO WINNIPEG Aaniin, boozhoo, tansi, hello and bonjour! In Winnipeg, even when it's -20 C, you'll get a warm welcome. In fact, don't be surprised if an unprompted conversation with locals includes a detailed report on what neighbourhood has the best Fat Boy hamburgers, why winter in Winnipeg is wonderful and how Winnie- the-Pooh is the best bear of all. Winnipeg has emerged as so much more than a hidden gem radiating at the centre of North America. Like our tourism campaign slogan—"Canada's Middle Child"—Winnipeg is occasionally overlooked, but always unforgettable. We're independent, authentic, not afraid of taking risks and sure, perhaps a bit needy. We also excel at combining the quaint and quirky with eye-catching world-class attractions and experiences, all within a setting populated by people who want you to love their city as much as they do. When we see you sitting in the sunshine on one of our many delightful patios, strolling through the handsome Exchange District or perhaps learning to skate down one of the world's longest naturally frozen river trails, you'll be buoyed by a city and people whose vibes truly embody our provincial motto of "Friendly Manitoba." We'll encourage those first few steps on the ice. We'll tell you about our favourite brewery for a cold glass of Kölsch. And we'll make sure you know where to experience things that are uniquely Winnipeg— like watching polar bears swim over your head at Assiniboine Park Zoo, witnessing the world's largest collection of Inuit art at WAG-Qaumajuq or embarking on a physical and metaphorical journey at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Some might not think of this city as showy, but we'll show you a good time while offering more shows than a city thrice our size. Our stages produced the likes of Neil Young and Faouzia and we're home to Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. A few of our legendary festivals include the Winnipeg Folk Festival, TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, Festival du Voyageur, Manito Ahbee and Folklorama—the world's largest and longest running multicultural festival. More than 100 languages are spoken here, and we know you'll find one that speaks to you. In the meantime, this publication will give you everything you need to make your Winnipeg experience easy, including helpful guides, maps, listings, hotels, where to eat and more. Hi, it's me, Winnifred! Like all good middle children, I won't be ignored! As the "official" new tourism mascot for the city, I'm here to show you around this city at the centre of it all. Winnipeg skyline, photo by Dan Harper 2 tourismwinnipeg.com WELCOME TO WINNIPEG