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Welcome to Winnipeg - Destination with Diversity

Winnipeg has inspired and shaped some of Canada’s premier artists, politicians and business leaders. A mid-sized city of over 740,000 people, it’s an incredibly cool place to live, study and play – a vibrant, multicultural community with a cosmopolitan flair, a warm, welcoming spirit, and one of the most diverse economies in Canada.

A Great Place to Connect

When you join the Asper School of Business, you join a community of students, teachers, alumni and associates with deep connections to businesses and industries in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and beyond.

The city sits at the heart of the Mid-Continent Trade Corridor – right in the “sweet spot” for the transportation and distribution industries. In the very near future, Winnipeg’s air, rail and trucking infrastructure will merge into CentrePort, a world-class “inland port” and business hub connecting industry from across the continent, north to south, east to west.

In Winnipeg you’ll find the only 24-hour airport in Western Canada. The James A. Richardson International Airport features state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable technology and architecture. And we’re home to the largest aerospace industry in Western Canada.

The city is also home to 10% of Canada’s biotech industry, a thriving media and communications sector, and headquarters to Manitoba’s vibrant agriculture industry. The country’s largest insurance company, mutual fund company, and one of the fastest growing wealth management companies in North America were all founded and remain based here.

When it comes to the business of the arts, Winnipeg is second-to-none. The National Screen Institute, Canada’s national film, television and digital media training school for writers, directors, and produces, has its headquarters here. Winnipeg is also home to the world-renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Theatre Projects, and over 50 museums, including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Opening in 2014, the CMHR is a centre of learning where people from around the world can engage in discussion and commit to taking action against hate and oppression.

Here you’ll also find The Winnipeg Foundation, Canada's first community foundation, committed to connecting donors with opportunities to support causes they care about, as well as identifying and responding to the changing needs of our community.

Winnipeg is also taking centre stage as a venue for world-class sports and entertainment. MTS Centre, home to the Winnipeg Jets NHL hockey franchise, is poised to be the heart of a major sports and entertainment district, and continues to attract concert performances from around the world. The University of Manitoba will soon be home to a spectacular new Winnipeg Blue Bombers football stadium. And the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team still draws sell-out crowds.

An Exciting Place to Live

Winnipeg boasts some of the most affordable housing, utility and education costs in Canada. It’s an easy city in which to get around. And with new housing going up everywhere – including the state-of-the-art Pembina Hall residence on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus – you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect place to call home.

It’s also one of the sunniest cities in Canada, with clear blue skies and clean air. Average temperatures range from 25.4°C in the summer to -12.9°C in the winter. And one of the top 10 beaches in North America is just 30 minutes away.

Every year, more and more people from around the world choose to make Winnipeg their home. Our city is a richly diverse community of over 100 cultures and languages. The St. Boniface neighbourhood features one of the largest francophone communities west of Quebec. No matter where you’re from, Winnipeg welcomes you with open arms.

Because of its deep historical roots, Winnipeg is a living museum. The Exchange District, a National Historical Site, features some of the finest turn-of-the-century stone architecture in Canada. The Forks, a traditional Aboriginal meeting place, is an exciting place to shop, dine, and explore the city’s dynamic history.

Winnipeggers like to brag – with good reason – that we have the highest number of restaurants per capita in North America. That’s over 1,100 restaurants, diners, delis, bakeries and coffee shops. (Go on – count ‘em.) The city’s cultural diversity means you’ll be able to find a place to satisfy any taste or craving, from local Canadian fare to globally inspired cuisine.

While you’re here, you’ll probably have trouble keeping up with all the world-class festivals and events Winnipeg has to offer. Folklorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural event of its kind in the world. The internationally acclaimed Winnipeg Folk Festival features seven stages and over 60 acts. The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is the second-largest Fringe Festival in North America, and showcases performances by over 120 theatre companies. Festival du Voyageur is Western Canada’s largest winter festival. Then there’s the Winnipeg Jazz Festival and Manito Ahbee Festival….

With so much to experience in Winnipeg, you’ll find opportunities everywhere to live, learn and grow.

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