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Winnipeg By: Julia Slayton Mrs. DeBlock 4/25/08   Did you know that in the city of Winnipeg, Canada there are people who speak over 20 different languages? Well, in this report I will be talking about Winnipeg’s history, sites and activities, its economics and more cool fun-facts. I hope you enjoy my Winnipeg report. __History__ Winnipeg was first established as a city on November 8, 1873. But it got its name in 1876. Winnipeg has an extreme humid continental climate, its springs and autumns are variable, its winters are long and cold. Still, the people of Canada call it “The Sunshine Capital of Canada.” There are many animals in Winnipeg but I will tell you about the American Badger. The American Badger lives in only some parts of Central Canada including Winnipeg. (Yet there are no problems with animals co-existing in Winnipeg.) Winnipeg’s state (province) bird is the Great Gray Owl. In my personal opinion I think I would love to visit there, that owl sounds really cool! It’s state (province) animal is the bison which kind of looks like a buffalo. The natives used Winnipeg for hunting, fishing, camps, trading, and some agriculture here and there. Next, when the Europeans came in 1738, they built the very first fur trading post. The Red River Rebellion impacted Winnipeg because in 1869-1870 it led to Manitoba becoming Canada’s fifth province when métis leader Louis Riel and the provincial government established the settlement. Exciting! Winnipeg is a cultural center including, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, historic architecture, scenic waterways, and many parks. __Sites and Activities in Winnipeg__ Winnipeg is the future home to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Another place to visit is the site where the Red River and the Assiniboine River meet to form the Forks. It is Winnipeg’s #1 tourist attraction with shops, river walkways and lots of festivals. The Manitoba Museum is the largest one in Manitoba. In Winnipeg there is a beautiful bridge made especially for pedestrians living and visiting Winnipeg. Winnipeg is well known for its wonderful murals on buildings, traffic lights, and fire hydrants. My structure, The Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg, produces ALL of Canada’s coins. Because Winnipeg is well known for it’s arts and culture it has several large festivals that attract visitors. Some of the festivals are the Winnipeg Fringe Theater Festival or the Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival. That is only some of the great things to do in Winnipeg Canada. __Winnipeg’s Economics__ Winnipeg’s largest employers are either government or government- funded institutions such as, The University of Manitoba, The Health Sciences center, the casinos of Winnipeg, and Manitoba Hydro. There are also several large private employers like Motor Coach industries, Manitoba telecom, Palliser furniture, and Canada Inns. Winnipeg has the third fastest growing economy among most of Canada’s major cities. A number of privately held family owned companies operate out of Winnipeg. The industries listed above create an impact for stable economy. If Canada’s Royal Canadian Mint closed, soon enough Canada would run out of coined money. The closing of the Royal Canadian Mint would affect everyone who lives in Canada who buys things from any province because the running out of money would affect employment, tourism, schools, housing, shopping, and small businesses. I hope you enjoyed my information about Winnipeg’s history, sites and activities, and economy. I was happy to learn more about the Red River Rebellion because I can really relate to it when I’m in social studies. It was very hard to find things about Winnipeg’s state animal and state bird. And I was surprised to know that the people of Canada call Winnipeg “The Sunshine Capital of Canada” when it’s actually really cold there compared to New York. I hope you enjoyed reading my report.