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Yes, Winnipeg is a nice city to live in.

This city and province is renowned for being friendly and welcoming. Given our diversity, you’ll always find somewhere you belong, while our locals are eager to showcase their city. Winnipeg has a diverse, multi-cultural population. More than 100 languages are spoken here and we have robust Filipino, Ukrainian, Indigenous, German, South Asian, Chinese, Korean, Latin American and East and West African communities.

We’re also ideally situated if you’re looking for easy access to parks, trails, lakes and outdoor recreation. Winnipeg is surrounded by prairie, forests and thousands of lakes – including Lake Winnipeg, the world’s 11th-largest freshwater lake. Its world-famous white sand beaches are only an hour away. And two hours away and three hours away. It’s a big lake.

And speaking of driving, you’re also less likely to get stuck in traffic in Winnipeg. We have the lightest rush hour in Canada of all other major cities, according to The Globe and Mail. Canada’s national newspaper also rates Winnipeg

as one of the best places to live and raise a family, due to our affordability and safe neighbourhoods.

Your kids can also expect a high-quality post-secondary education whether they attend the University of Manitoba, The University of Winnipeg or RRC Polytech.

Outside of the classroom, there’s so much culture, including world-class arts, sports, festivals and entertainment. We are most proud of our world-renowned performance groups, headed up by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

• Winnipeg’s culture is diverse and multi-cultural. People from around the world come to live in Winnipeg, where more than 100 languages are spoken.
• This area, Treaty 1, is rich in Indigenous heritage and history, with settlements and trade dating back thousands of years. Today, Indigenous peoples, including the Cree/Ininiwak, Anisininewuk/Oje-Cree, Ojibway/Anishinaabeg, Sioux/Dakota, Dene, Inuit and Metis are all part of the city’s vibrant arts, culture and culinary scene. Winnipeg is also the host of Manito Ahbee, an annual gathering of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island (North America), which is attended by nations from around the world.
• Winnipeg has a thriving arts scene, including North America’s oldest ballet company, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet; multiple theatre and dance companies; the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra; numerous jazz, choral and string ensembles; and numerous art galleries, including WAG-Qaumajuq, home to the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art.
• As a recipient of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) World Festival & Event City Award, you can trust that Winnipeg is a festival city where year-round events celebrating culture, food, music and community can be found.
• Winnipeg’s culinary scene features some of Canada’s top restaurants, along with many cozy neighbourhood eateries offering a world of flavours. Considering we are surrounded by acres and acres of prairie farmland which produce an abundance of wheat, our bakery scene is delicious.
• There’s always something to do when it comes to nightlife and live sports. We have a robust (and growing!) standup comedy scene; more live music than almost anywhere else in Canada; a great downtown baseball stadium; professional football, and basketball, along with the Winnipeg Jets in the most electric rink in the NHL, located in the heart of downtown.

• Yes, moving to Winnipeg is a fantastic idea if you’re looking for a high quality of life, including affordable housing and a lower cost of living compared to other major North American cities.
• Winnipeg has strong employment opportunities across a variety of industries, while our multi-faceted economy is the most durable in Canada.
• Moving to Winnipeg is a great idea if you’re looking for a new place to build a career, raise a family or start a business. We are consistently ranked by The Globe and Mail newspaper as one of Canada’s most liveable cities and one of the top places to raise a family.
• Winnipeg workers enjoy some of the shortest commuting times of all major Canadian cities,along with easy access to amenities across all our many neighbourhoods.

• The best time to move to Winnipeg is anytime! Winnipeg is a true four-season city with festivals, activities and outdoor events taking place in spring, summer, fall and particularly winter.
• The school year for Kindergarten to Grade 12 begins in September and ends in June.
• Before you move, don’t forget to pack shades! Winnipeg enjoys 318 days of sunshine per year, that’s about 21 days more than the Canadian average. The lowest average monthly temperature is –16.3C in January and the warmest summer monthly average temperature is 19.5C in July, although it can get much hotter (30C) on many days. Spring and fall are Winnipeg’s shortest seasons where the temperatures are more moderate.

• The biggest mistake to avoid when moving to Winnipeg is not taking time to explore everything the city has to offer, from world-class attractions to our arts and culture scene.
• If you’re planning to move to Winnipeg, keep in mind that Manitoba is a haven for both young and first-time buyers, with affordable family homes often in high demand.
• Make sure to explore local employment resources and networking opportunities, including our Work in Manitoba Job Portal.
• Don’t underestimate Winnipeg's four seasons and make sure you prepare accordingly. Winnipeg gets very creative in the winter, but you need to dress for it, while our summers are hot so you’ll need sunscreen, a hat and cool clothes.
• Don’t miss opportunities to connect with local communities and newcomer services. Winnipeg has countless resources to help newcomers upon their arrival.
• Do some research on your desired neighbourhood. There are more than 200 here, all of which have unique offerings, access to public transit, community centres and parks. Choose the one that makes the most sense for you and your family.

Winnipeg’s weather is notable for cold winters and hot summers. In fact, it’s the biggest city in the world to experience such extreme temperature ranges. Our summers are balmy and you’ll need your sunglasses while our winters are indeed cold, but you just have to dress for it. Most Winnipeggers have a wide selection of fashionable toques.

Winnipeg has four distinct seasons. The temperatures can get as high (and often higher) as +30C on the hottest summer days down to -30C on the coldest (-22 on the Fahrenheit scale) in the depths of winter. Average winter temperatures are -11C (+12.2 on the Fahrenheit scale) in the winter months and +26C (+78.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summertime.

This city enjoys 2,300 hours of sunlight annually and up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during June, July and August. It averages about 50 cm of precipitation each year.

Regardless of what the mercury is doing, homes, workplaces and public spaces are all well-equipped for the weather. Investing in proper clothing is a must to enjoy every season the city has to offer.

• Yes, Winnipeg is safe. Like every other city, there is some crime but it has been falling year-over-year. We have been singled out by the Globe and Mail newspaper as a top spot to raise a family due our safety and affordability. Canada as a whole remains one of the safest countries in the world.