Winnipeg (population 600,000) is in central Canada in the southern part of the Province of Manitoba just north of the US-Canadian border.Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba and western Canada's oldest city is a transportation, manufacturing and financial center.It is midwestern Canada's cultural center with a symphony orchestra, a "Royal" ballet and opera companies and a fine theater and arts complex.
Portage and Main is the focal point of the city at the junction of the Assiniborne River and Red River.Main street runs north-south as does the Red River.The Assiniborne River and Portage Street run east-west.Six blocks west on Portage from Main is the city's principle shopping area.
Major tourist attractions include: Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature, The Commodity Exchange, Water Slide Park, River cruises, and Steam Train ride.
CLIMATE: Pleasant dry warm Summers with temperatures reaching 80?F and cold windy winters reaching -12'F (winter average -4'F or -20?C.Summer evenings are cool.Spring runs from mid-March to mid-May and fall runs from mid-September to midNovember.
VISITOR INFORMATION: Travel Manitoba, Dept.9260, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3H8.
Tel: (204) 945-3777 or toll free (800) 665-0040 ext.260.
HOW TO GET THERE: Fly into Winnipeg on Air Canada, Canadian Airlines International or Northwest Airlines to Winnipeg International Airport which is about 20 to 40 minutes northwest of the city.Taxis to downtown cost around CAN$10.Airport limousines cost CAN $5.If you drive Winnipeg is 432 miles / 697 km from Minneapolis, MN and 146 miles / 235 km from Grand Forks, ND.
HORSE RACING: Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave.
Tel: (204) 885-3330.thoroughbred racing May - October, and harness racing November - April.Terrace Dinning and Lounges.
Post times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7pm, Sunday and holidays 1:30pm.
Admission: CAN$2.50 for adults, CAN$1.50 for children.Seniors and children under 5 are admitted free.The track is 9 miles / 15 km west.
