The largest city in Manitoba, Canada, Winnipeg is considered the "Gateway to the West" due to its significance as a railroad and transportation center. The first host of the Panamerica games and the Cultural Capital of Canada as declared by Canada Heritage in 2010, the city is home to a variety of festivals and events, from the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival to the Festival du Voyageur. As one of the economic centers of Canada, the city features a diversified economy that employs individuals in trade, manufacturing, education, health care, and social services. Winnipeg the Bear, who would later inspire Winnie the Pooh, was also named after the city. Show All
