   Winnipeg sign in front of the Museum for Human Rights at The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba  Introduction to ManitobaManitoba (MB) is the easternmost of the three prairie provinces, right in the centre of Canada. It became a province in 1870. Land in the southwest is used for agriculture. The north is Precambrian Shield. and further north is tundra and permafrost. Manitoba has over 100,000 lakes and all rivers flow to Hudson Bay. The highest point in Manitoba is Baldy Mountain, in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, at 831m (2,726ft). Manitoba's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, minerals, fisheries and high-technology industries. Some of Manitoba’s top tourist activities include watching beluga whales and polar bears, hiking, horseback riding, and camping throughout more than 50 national and provincial parks.   Cities, Towns & CommunitiesInterlakeArborg North of 53Berens River SoutheasternAltona SouthwesternBaldur  Manitoba TriviaFlag Nickname Provincial slogans License plate slogans News Other resources Interests in MB: Accommodation | Arts & Culture | Eat & Drink | Products & Services | Things to Do Manitoba FactsDate Manitoba entered confederationJuly 15, 1870 Area of Manitoba647,797 sq km (250,116 sq miles) Water surface101,592 sq km (39,225 sq miles) TopographyMost of Manitoba is between 150 to 300m (500 to 1,000ft) above sea level, while the Turtle, Riding, Duck and Baldy mountains are 700m (2,300 feet) or higher. Manitoba is known as the land of 100,000 lakes. Lake Winnipeg, Lake Winnipegosis, and Lake Manitoba dominate the southern topography. The north has evidence of glacial movement and is forested. Capital city of ManitobaWinnipeg Population of Manitoba1,342,153 (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census) Residents are known asManitobans Indigenous people of ManitobaMetis, First Nation, Registered or Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian & Inuit Main Manitoba industriesManufacturing, agriculture, hydroelectricity and mining Manitoba statutory holidays (in addition to national holidays)Louis Riel Day, third Monday in February Professional Sports TeamsWinnipeg Blue Bombers   Source: Government of Canada Maps ClimateManitoba is one of the sunniest provinces in Canada. It has a continental climate with great temperature extremes. Summer temperatures range from 17 to 24°C in June, and 8 to 18°C in September. Winters range from -13 to 0°C.  Time zoneCentral Time Zone, observes daylight savings time  Owned and operated by Canadian Only Inc. Copyright 2000-2023 |
