Manitoba, Canada
Located in the heart of the country, Manitoba is a prairie province with lot of different types of experiences to offer. Industries such as agriculture, energy, mining and oil are the staple of the province's economy. It has an interesting history, including the Métis, numerous military battles and strategic outpost the Hudson's Bay Company. For the nature enthusiast, it is home to many animals such as the polar bears and beluga whales. Explore the history of the place, home to one of the largest Franco Canadian communities outside of Québec or take in the scenery of the flat prairie land on a road trip up to the tip of Hudson's Bay to go whale watching.
Facts
- Population - Total (2010) 1,232,654 (est.)
- Official Flower - Prairie Crocus
- Official Tree - White Spruce
- Official Bird - Great Grey Owl
- Largest city: Winnipeg
- Capital city: Winnipeg
- Professional sports teams - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
Things to See
- Winnipeg - take in a show, visit a museum or attend a festival, such as the Winnipeg Folk Festival
- Churchill - ideal viewing area for beluga whales and polar bears
- Parkland - visit national parks Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park
- Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre - claimed to be the largest collection of prehistoric marine fossils in North America