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Some popular destinations in Manitoba include...
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital city of the Province of Manitoba. Winnipeg is a friendly,
vibrant city with all the conveniences of a modern bustling city, yet is safe
and very easy to get around. With its seemingly endless blue skies and dramatic
sunsets, Winnipeg offers something for everyone.
Winnipeg is home to the largest francophone community in Western Canada. From
the world renowned Festival du Voyageur, to Winnipeg's French Quarter, you can
experience and enjoy Winnipeg's French flavour.
Churchill
Churchill is located on the Hudson Bay, in Northern Manitoba, and is Canada's
polar bear capital. Late fall is the best time to see these beautiful creatures
and special vehicles take visitors out on the tundra to see the bears hunting
before the onset of winter.
In summer, from mid-June through August, it's Beluga whale season, when thousands
of whales head to Churchill to have their young.
Brandon
Situated in southwestern Manitoba, the City of Brandon is home to approximately
43,000 residents, making it the second largest city in Manitoba. There are various
parks located throughout the city, as well as the Assiniboine River that winds
its way through Brandon. The city offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor
recreational activities.
Lake Winnipeg
Grand Beach is located approximately 80 km northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada. It has a 3 km beach of fine white sand, considered one of the best beaches
in the world. The beach is located within the Grand Beach Provincial Park, along
the east shore of Lake Winnipeg - North America's sixth largest freshwater lake.
Thompson
Thompson is the largest city in northern Manitoba. Some attractions in Thompson
include the Thompson Zoo, Paint Lake Provincial Park, Inco Mining Tours and
the Heritage North Museum. Mystery Mountain Winter Park overlooks Mystery Lake
and is ideal for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
Other important cities and towns in Manitoba include Brandon, Thompson, Dauphin,
Swan River, Churchill, The Pas, Selkirk, Portage la Prairie, Gimli, Flin Flon,
Steinbach, Morden and Winkler.
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