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Page 22 TR ANSPORTATION Winnipeg is conveniently located at the geographic centre of North America, providing comparable flying times into Winnipeg from either coast or major U.S. cities. The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, recently named one of the 10 most stylish terminals in the world, is ready to welcome participants from near and far with 80 flights per day arriving into the city. Major airlines servicing Winnipeg include: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Westjet, along with many other regional airlines. The airport is open 24/7 and it is a short 15-minute drive to downtown. GETTING AROUND Getting around the city is a breeze. Choose from taxis, limousines, buses or car rentals. Some hotels also offer their own complimentary shuttle service for guests. Taxis: There are more than 400 licensed, smoke-free taxis that service Winnipeg. Taxi rates are regulated with a $3.50 flag drop and an average of $1.70 for each additional kilometer. A typical fare from the airport to downtown is approximately $20 to $25 Limousines: There are several limousine service companies with town cars, SUVs and stretch limos available at flat rates. The average fare from the airport to downtown ranges from $35 to $40 Car Rentals: Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has car rental counters located in the main level of the four-level parkade. Companies on-site include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Payless Bus Rapid Transit: A bus rapid transit system from downtown to the University of Manitoba on a combination of a separate transit roadway and street routes provide a quick service enhancing the city's public transportation services Transportation City Bus: Winnipeg Transit provides public transportation throughout the city. Transit fare is $2.65. In addition, the Downtown Spirit, a complimentary shuttle bus around downtown Winnipeg is available daily Charter Buses: There are several companies that offer limo buses and full-size motorcoaches for charter Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Five things you didn't know about Winnipeg 1 3 5 2 4 Winnipeg's Union Station was designed by the same architects responsible for the Grand Central Station in New York City. The word Winnipeg means muddy in Cree, representative of the rich, black soil of the Red River Valley. Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is Canada's oldest dance company and among the oldest in North America. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, headquartered in Winnipeg, is the first national Aboriginal network in the world. Lieutenant Harry Colebourn bought an orphaned black bear cub and named her "Winnipeg" or "Winnie" for short, after his hometown of Winnipeg. "Winnie" was loaned to the London Zoo and became the namesake and inspiration for A. A. Milne's story book character "Winnie the Pooh."