16 Factoids | Volume 6
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The word Winnipeg means "muddy
water" in Cree and the city was
established at the junction of the Red
and Assiniboine rivers—The Forks—a
meeting place for more than 6,000
years. More than 30 major bridges
provide access over the 100 kilometres
of navigable waterways and railway
tracks in the city.
Pine Street—in
Winnipeg's West
End—was home to
three WWI soldiers who
received the Victoria
Cross for their bravery
in battle. The street was
renamed Valour Road
in honour of these three
courageous citizens.
Canada's first monument
dedicated to women
who served in World
War II, the Women's
Tri-Service Monument,
is located in Winnipeg's
Memorial Park.
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World War II's most famous spymaster, Sir
William Stephenson—whose incredible
story was immortalized in the best-selling
book, A Man Called Intrepid—was born
and raised in Winnipeg. This legend and
his escapades became the inspiration for
Ian Fleming's suave spy, 007 James Bond.
A statue of the super spy—sculpted by
Winnipegger Leo Mol—is on display at the
headquarters of the world's most famous
spy agency—the CIA in Langely, VA.
Photo courtesy Syd Davy/
Intrepid Society of Manitoba
