Choose Winnipeg
Find out why Winnipeg is on Time Magazine’s 2021 list of the world’s greatest places — and why you belong here!
You might dine atop a frozen river or in a swanky downtown restaurant. You might meet a polar bear at the zoo, or catch a glimpse of dazzling Northern Lights. Winnipeg is full of surprises. Enjoy all that the four seasons have to offer while having access to affordable big city comforts. Here are just some ways Winnipeg offers a student life that’s more rewarding:
Be Facinated Everywhere
One of the most Cost Competitive Cities in the U.S. and Western Canada
Mercer Report, 2019*Photo credit: Dan Harper
A Tech Hub for Central Canada
Mercer Report, 2019
The Largest Aerospace Centre in Western Canada
(Economic Development Winnipeg, 2021)Lifestyle
The Forks
Feast on incredible ethnic cuisine, zip through outdoor skating trails, or shop to your heart’s delight. This riverside hub locale is the place to be year round.*Photo credit: Dan Harper
The Exchange District National Historic Site
Take a trip through history while you discover the trendiest eateries and shopping spots around. Here’s where past and present meet – and it’s a treat.*Photo credit: Aj Batac
The Forks
Feast on incredible ethnic cuisine, zip through outdoor skating trails, or shop to your heart’s delight. This riverside hub locale is the place to be year round.*Photo credit: Dan Harper
Explore Nature's Playgrounds
FortWhyte Alive
Go tobogganing through winter wonderlands, hike amidst summer’s spectacular sights, or see the awesome avian migrations in the fall. FortWhyte Alive comes alive, no matter the season.Oak Hammock Marsh
Get up close and personal with wetlands teeming with wildlife. Stroll, paddle and trek through 30 kilometers of trails in Manitoba’s unique marsh.*Photo credit: Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
Assiniboine Forest
Make a date with Mother Nature right in the city. 700 acres of wilderness contain a multitude of birds, animals and plants. Remember to say hi to the resident white-tailed deer herd!Winnipeg Welcomes the World
Assiniboine Forest
Make a date with Mother Nature right in the city. 700 acres of wilderness contain a multitude of birds, animals and plants. Remember to say hi to the resident white-tailed deer herd!Dive Into a Diverse Locale
International students from over 120 countries make up almost 20% of the student community here. You’ll feel right at home, even among friendly strangers.
Settle In for the Long Haul
Manitoba is located in the heartland of friendly Canada, famous for welcoming immigrants with open arms. It’s the perfect spot to settle down.*Photo credit: Jen Kostesky