Winnipeg

Stadt · Manitoba, 🇨🇦 Kanada

Bevölkerung 749.607

Fläche 314 km²

Zeitzone America/Winnipeg

Offizielle Website winnipeg.ca

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Winnipeg's Essential Experiences

Winnipeg’s landscape is defined by its deep historical roots and cultural landmarks. This selection features The Forks, a historic meeting place at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, alongside the striking Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Manitoba Museum’s natural history exhibits. Explore the 19th-century fur trade history at Fort Gibraltar and Upper Fort Garry, or admire the turn-of-the-century architecture in the Exchange District. The list also includes the serene Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and the ruins of the Saint Boniface Cathedral, showcasing the city's artistic and religious heritage.

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Editor's Choice Attractions

Explore the historical foundations and cultural hubs of Winnipeg through this selection of landmarks. Visit the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers at Upper Fort Garry and The Forks Market, a central gathering place for trade and local goods. Discover the region’s fur trade history at Fort Gibraltar or delve into specialized archives at the Manitoba Electrical Museum and the Royal Canadian Mint. The list also features the preserved Romanesque Revival ruins of a 19th-century Trappist monastery and the evolution of local law enforcement at the Winnipeg Police Museum.

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Winnipeg Museums and Galleries

Winnipeg’s museum landscape includes the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, which holds the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art. Historical sites like Riel House and Seven Oaks House Museum preserve Métis and pioneer heritage, while specialized institutions focus on the Royal Canadian Mint, railway history, and the Manitoba electrical grid. The city also hosts the Living Prairie Museum, a 30-acre tall-grass prairie preserve, and cultural centers dedicated to Ukrainian and Mennonite history.

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Places of Worship

Winnipeg’s religious landscape features a mix of historic landmarks and modern community hubs. The Saint Boniface Cathedral stands as a significant architectural site, showcasing the ruins of the 1908 basilica alongside a contemporary structure. The Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, the city’s oldest, represents the deep-rooted Jewish heritage of the region. This collection spans diverse denominations, including the Gothic-inspired St. Ignatius Church and various Protestant congregations, reflecting the city's multicultural history and spiritual evolution.

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Winnipeg Parks and Recreation

Winnipeg’s park system centers on the historic confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers at The Forks and Upper Fort Garry. The extensive Assiniboine Park features a world-class zoo, themed gardens, and the Kinsmen Discovery Centre. History is preserved at St. Norbert and Lagimodière-Gaboury Heritage Parks, while La Barrière Park offers river-based recreation. This list covers major urban destinations, specialized museums like the Air Force Heritage Park, and local sports complexes.

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Winnipeg Sports & Recreation

Winnipeg offers a diverse range of athletic facilities, from the downtown Canada Life Centre, home to the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, to historic curling clubs like St. Vital, founded in 1933. The city features several municipal and private golf courses, including Kildonan Park, the city's oldest, and the challenging John Blumberg. Educational institutions like the Université de Saint-Boniface and the University of Manitoba’s Wallace Building contribute to the city’s recreational and academic landscape.

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