Category: Winnipeg

713 feet. Lake Winnipeg, at an altitude of 713 feet (217 m), is 264 miles (425 km) long and up to 68 miles (109 km) wide. It has an area of 9,416 square miles (24,387 square km) and is one of Canada’s largest freshwater lakes. What is the current level of Lake Winnipeg? Nelson River […]

Grand Beach and other settlements along the lake are often closed during summer months due to E. coli and algae-toxin related threats. What happened Lake Winnipeg? Lake Winnipeg’s watershed drains 90% of the prairie agricultural region in Canada resulting in recurrent toxic algal blooms that have spanned 10,000 square kilometers, with nutrient loading that has […]

As of 2021, Winnipeg had a city population of 749,607 and a metropolitan population of 834,678, making it the sixth-largest city, and eighth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. The city is named after the nearby Lake Winnipeg; the name comes from the Western Cree words for “muddy water” – “winipīhk”. Is Winnipeg bigger than Toronto? Therefore, […]

49 vehicular bridges over water. 17 vehicular bridge overpasses. 49 pedestrian bridges. What city in Canada has the most bridges? There couldn’t be a more appropriate nickname for Saskatoon than “The City of Bridges.” After all, the prairie destination is home to 80 bridges, overpasses and pedestrian crossings—each one pivotal to the city’s formation and […]

Admissions decision You will either be offered a place at the University of Winnipeg, or your application may be rejected. The processing time for most applications is six to eight weeks, but the university of Winnipeg warns that it can take longer if there is any transfer credit evaluation to be done. How long does […]

Dial 204-986-6222 to connect with a Call Taker. The non-emergency police line should only be used for police-related matters. For city services, dial 3-1-1. Can I phone the police for advice? When you need help or advice about a crime or incident it is important that you phone the police. If you are not in […]

Michael Bublé Coming to Winnipeg October 7, 2022. Was Michael Bublé in Winnipeg? Michael Buble returned to Winnipeg for the first time since 2019 when his Higher Tour played Canada Life Centre Friday. Is Michael Bublé still touring 2022? Michael Bublé will return to the UK with a tour of stunning open-air venues in 2022, […]

The Nelson River flows 400 miles from Lake Winnipeg to Hudson Bay through the Canadian province of Manitoba. A veteran traveler who paddles an average of 20 miles per day can expect to take as long as three weeks to make the trip, depending on weather and the river conditions. Does Lake Winnipeg connect to […]

The Red River Floodway is now in operation, taking some of the river water around Winnipeg into the diversion channel. When did the Winnipeg Floodway open? The original floodway was built between 1962 and 1968 and cost $63 million. At the time, excavation of the floodway channel was the second largest earth moving project in […]

Only individuals who are licensed as well drilling contractors under the act, or who are employed by a licensed well drilling contractor can construct wells or test holes in Manitoba. How much does it cost to dig a well in Manitoba? Consult with a professional well driller. Drilling a residential water well costs $25 to […]