| Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| Destination Guide |
Africa > Canada > Manitoba
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Population: 630,000
Elevation: 763 feet
Time Zone: Manitoba borders the states of North Dakota and Minnesota to its south. Winnipeg is in the Central Time Zone and observes Daylight Savings Time. When it is Noon in New York City, it is 11:00 AM in Winnipeg.
Location: Winnipeg is located half way across the province of Manitoba in the center of Canada. It is 1,300 miles west of Toronto. It is Manitoba's only major city.
Average Temperatures by Month
High, Low
January 7, -13
February 12, -9
March 27, 5
April 48, 27
May 65, 39
June 74, 50
July 79, 55
August 76, 51
September 65, 43
October 51, 31
November 30, 13
December 15, -3
When to Go
Spring, summer, winter or fall, Manitoba is one of the sunniest spots in all of Canada. Experience beach-weather warmth on a typical afternoon in July (average temperature about 79º F) and the snowy crispness of a cold winter's day (average temperature 7º F). When to go depends on the visitor's preference for winter or summer activities. Winnipeg has the perfect weather for any season.
Getting There:
Regular flights to and from the Winnipeg International Airport, with connecting flights to destinations through the world, are available. Via Rail Canada, serves Winnipeg and many of Manitoba's smaller communities. The two major bus lines, Greyhound Canada Transportation and Grey Goose Bus Lines, plus several local companies, offer daily transportation throughout Manitoba.
By Plane: Winnipeg International Airport
2000 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H1C1
(204) 925-6625
(204) 774-2940 (fax)
is only about 20 minutes west-northwest of the city center (allow 30 to 40 min. in rush hours). You can get from the airport to downtown by taxi for or by city bus on Winnipeg Transit (204) 986-5700; www.winnipegtransit.com). Buses run to Portage and Garry about every 15 minutes during the day and every 22 minutes during the night.
For information, contact City of Winnipeg Transit, 421 Osborne St. (204) 986-5700; www.winnipegtransit.com). Call for route and schedule info, or visit the information booth in the Portage and Main concourse, open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Car-rental companies in Winnipeg are numerous.
Taxis are readily available at the downtown hotels.
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