City coordinates: 49.8955367, -97.1384584
Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba and the largest urban centre in the Canadian Prairies. Located at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, the city has long served as a major transportation, cultural and economic hub in western Canada.
The city developed as an important railway and trading centre during the nineteenth century, connecting agricultural regions of the prairies with markets across the country. Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District reflects this era with well-preserved buildings from the early twentieth century.
Today Winnipeg is known for its diverse cultural community, major festivals and significant institutions such as the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The city continues to play a central role in the economy and culture of the Canadian Prairies.