- Each year Winnipeg hosts the International Children’s Festival known as, Kidsfest.
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Winnipeg is the capital city of the Canadian province, Manitoba, situated on the eastern edge of the Western Canadian prairie. The city is Canada’s “Gateway to the West.” Its population boomed during the early 20th century due to its role as a transportation hub. The influx of visitors fueled immigration and helped make Winnipeg the multicultural center it is today.
The city boasts several internationally renowned art and music festivals, such as the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Jazz Winnipeg Festival and Kidsfest. The Forks, a venue for Winnipeg festivals and public events, is a beautiful and historic urban parkland at the convergence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. One of the city’s premier tourist destinations, The Forks is full of fine dining and shopping establishments and receives more than 4 million visitors every year.
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- Population: 633,451
- Time Zone: -6 GMT (Central Standard Time)
- Languages: English
- Currency: CAD
- Airports
- Winnipeg International (YWG) [Main]
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June Events Especially for Kids
by Donna M. Airoldi May 13, 2008Families heading to Chicago or Winnipeg in June should look into a special taste of Chicago for kids and the 26th anniversary of Winnipeg’s annual Kidsfest.
