3 Legends & Tales • Volume 4, 2015
Located at the geographic centre of Canada
and North America, Winnipeg is Manitoba's
vibrant capital city. Bordered on either side by
Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west,
Manitoba is considered the gateway to Western
Canada and the heart of the nation.
The city has more than 6,000 years of history as a
result of its significance as an aboriginal meeting place.
From the 17
th
to 19
th
centuries, the area flourished as
the hub of Canada's fur trade and then later again as a
key site of early railroad development.
With a population of more than 782,600 culturally diverse
people, Winnipeg is a four-season destination with a
cosmopolitan flair and warm, welcoming spirit.
Winnipeg
Skyline:
Dan
Harper
Winnipeg
Skyline:
Dan
Harper
Winnipeg
at a glance
