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WINNIPEG
Description:
Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba province in Canada, situated on the junction of Assiniboine and Red Rivers. The name of the city is translated from Indians Cree language as “dirty waters”. Famous bear Winnie-the-Pooh comes exactly from Winnipeg, the figure was bought by English officer and taken in Europe. Winnipeg Museum is the biggest in province, it demonstrates the history of the city and the whole region. Also there is Art Gallery, Human Rights Museum and Aviation Museum. In the city center there are some theatres. Winnipeg is famous for its festivals, for example Festival du Voyageur, Folklorama, Jazz Winnipeg Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival and more.
Climate
Climate is wet continental. Summer here is warm to hot, winter is cold and windy. Winnipeg is the coldest city in the world with the population of 600 thousand people.Transport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is the nearest one. Winnipeg is important railroad hub, Canadian National Railroad passes through the city. Some time ago you could get around Winnipeg by trams and trolley buses but recently they were excluded by buses and automobiles.
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