16 Factoids | Volume 7
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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. *
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. *
