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COAST-TO-CQAST PRIDE
OFFICIALLY
CANADIAN SINCE...
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Like most of the Prairies, Manitoba began its
joumey to provincehood as part of Rupert's
Land, a sprawling territory that was owned
by the Hudson's Bay Company for nearly two
centuries before being sold to Canada in 1868.
In 1867, a man named Thomas Spence had
attempted to create the Republic of Manitobah;
however, poor organization and a complete
lack of recognition -- or even interest - from
authorities in London prompted the state's
swift demise. Despite his disappointing
democratic debut, Spence remained in politics
and went on to serve on the council for Metis
leader Louis Riel's provisional government.
Riel had established the group during the
Red River Rebellion in reaction to the federal
govemment's complete disregard for Metis
concerns. From the actions of Riel and his
supporters -- including Spence -- emerged
the Manitoba Act, a final step toward the
creation of the Province of Manitoba. The act
came into effect on July 15, 1870, officialising
the status of Manitoba and its 15,000 residents
within the Canadian Constitution.
Demonym
People from Manitoba are called
Manitobans
Official motto
Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free)
Provincial nicknames
• The Keystone Province
• The Postage Stamp Province
• Land 01100,000 Lakes
Postage Stamp Province?
Manitoba started out small: the original
province was square-shaped and a mere.
1 /18th of its current size, thus earning its
philatelic nickname.
NOT TO BE MISSED
Travelling to Manitoba? This Prairie gem truly is
a joy to discover. Whether you're a wilderness
fanatic or a cultural connoisseur, Canada's
central province has a little something for
everyone.
Fantastic festivals
From February's Festival du Voyageur (Western
Canada's biggest winter celebration) to
Folklorama in August (the world's longest -
running multicultural festival) Manitoba's
year-round roster of special events ensures that
no matter when you visit, you'll come across a
party — or several! — to attend.
Marvellous museums
History buffs, science lovers and art aficionados
are in for a treat. Manitoba is home to an
impressive array of museums, historic sites
and galleries, including Canada's only national
museum outside Ottawa: the new Canadian
Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg.
Awesome architecture: Manitoba's capital
city is chock-full of architectural gems,
from heritage buildings in Exchange District
National Historic Site to modern wonders like
the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge and the
Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Prehistoric pursuits: Come visit Bruce (the
world's largest publicly displayed Mosasaur)
and see North America's most extensive
collection of marine fossils at the Canadian
Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden.
Prairie pioneering: Step into the skilfully
restored 1895 home of Sir Hugh John
Macdonald at Dalnavert Museum; discover
a turn -of -the -century Russian settlement at
Mennonite Heritage Village; or explore more
than 25 historic buildings at Fort la Reine
Museum.
MANITOBA MI
Wondrous wilderness
There's no shortage of ways to explore
Manitoba's unique nature!
• Hike through the odd -but -beautiful Spirit
Sands of Spruce Woods Provincial Park
• Cycle along the Assiniboine River or make
some feathered friends on the Bacon Ridge
Birding Trail
• Trek the rugged Pisew Falls to Kwasitchewan
Falls Hiking Trail to see the highest waterfall
in the province
• Climb the limestone cliffs in Steep Rock
• Shred the slopes at Springhill Winter Sports
Park •
• Ski or snowshoe the sparkling trails of
Riding Mountain National Park
• Paddle the crystal-clear lakes of Nopiming
Provincial Park, or through the granite -clad
Caddy Lake Tunnels in Whiteshell
• Duck into the Clearwater Lake Caves to see
how 400 million years of geological activity
can shape the landscape
• Skate along the world's longest naturally
frozen ice trail, the Red River Mutual Trail
• Lounge on Lake Winnipeg's Grand Beach, one
of the top-rated sandy spots in the country
DID YOU KNOW?
• The city of Churchill in Northern Manitoba is
the polar bear capital of the world. The animals
are so common that local police advise against
dressing as polar hears for Halloween so as to
not be confused with the real deal.
• In 1959 Winnipeg became the first city in Canada
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to implement an emergency phone number.
• Some of the most iconic names in Canadian rock
hail from Manitobaincluding the Guess Who.
Neil Young. Tom Cochrane and Bachman Turner
Overdrive.
• Manitobans donate more to charitable causes
per capita than residents of any other province.
• The University of Manitobafounded in 1877.
is Western Canada's oldest university. Its first
graduating class. in 1880. comprised a single
person.
• The town of Gimp is home to the largest Icelandic
community outside Iceland. If you're there in
August he sure to check out Islendmgadagurinn.
the annual Icelandic Festival!
• Winnipeg is home to Canada's oldest dance
company (the Royal Winnipeg Ballet). outdoor
theatre (Rainbow Stage) and French -language
theatre (Le Cercle Moliere).
LICENCE PLATE SLOGANS
• 1971-1975:
Sunny Manitoba,
100,000 Lakes
• 1976–present:
Friendly Manitoba
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