Population: 698,210
Elevation: 764 feet above sea level
Land Area: 462 square miles
Location: Winnipeg is located at the geographic centre of
North America situated at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. It is
the capital city of the province of Manitoba.
Manitoba borders the provinces of Ontario to the East, Saskatchewan to the
West, Nunavut to the North, and the U.S. states of Minnesota and North Dakota to
the South. It is Manitoba's only major city and roughly three-quarters of the
province's population lives in or adjacent to Winnipeg.
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (GMT -6).
Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last
Sunday in October.
| Average
Temperatures |
| mon |
?C |
?F |
mon |
?C |
?F |
| Jan |
-18.6 |
-1.4 |
Jul |
19.6 |
67.3 |
| Feb |
-16.0 |
3.2 |
Aug |
18.2 |
64.8 |
| Mar |
-8.2 |
17.2 |
Sep |
12.3 |
54.1 |
| Apr |
3.3 |
37.9 |
Oct |
5.4 |
41.7 |
| May |
11.2 |
52.2 |
Nov |
-5.1 |
22.8 |
| Jun |
16.7 |
62.1 |
Dec |
-14.1 |
6.6 |
Climate:
Winnipeg experiences a continental climate characterized by four
distinct seasons creating a variety of weather conditions throughout the year.
Average temperatures range between -12 degrees Celsius (+10.4 degrees
Fahrenheit) in the winter months to +26 degrees Celsius (+78.8 degrees
Fahrenheit) in the summertime. In terms of sunlight, Winnipeg receives over
2,300 hours of sunlight annually. Due to its northern location, Winnipeg
residents enjoy up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months.
Winnipeg?s precipitation averages approximately 51.4 centimetres (20.2 inches)
per year.
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 79? F) and the snowy crispness of a cold winter's day
(average temperature 7? F). When to go depends on the visitor's preference for
winter or summer activities. Winnipeg has the perfect weather for any season.
How to Get There:
By Car
For those traveling by road east/west, Winnipeg is conveniently
located on Canada?s Trans Canada Highway and Yellowhead Route. For those
traveling to and from the United States, Winnipeg is only 97 km (60 miles) north
of the Canada U.S. border and connects directly with Interstate 29.
By Air
Winnipeg International Airport
2000 Wellington Avenue
204-987-9402
St. Andrews Airport
202-705 South Gate Rd.
St. Andrews, MB R1A 3P9
204-983-3735
Ground Transportation
Taxis/Automobile Rental Pickup at most hotels, airport, bus depot
and VIA Rail Station. Automobile rental is available at the airports as well as
select locations throughout the city. Limousines are available from airport to
downtown hotels and businesses.
By Bus
Buses (inter-provincial and international)
Greyhound
204-783-8857
Buses (regional)
Beaver
204- 989-7007
Grey Goose
204-784-4537
By Train
VIA Rail
800-561-8630, from U.S. call 800-561-3949
How to Get Around:
The easiest way to get around is by either personal or rental
car. Bus transportation is also available.
Buses (local)
Winnipeg Transit
204-986-5700
The Downtown Flyer offers free and easy travel in the downtown
area. Portage and Memorial and back to The Forks. |
