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Not limited to RV storage in Winnipeg, we've gathered 10 noteworthy facts about Winnipeg, Manitoba for you
1. Birthplace of Winnie the Pooh: The character of Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne was inspired by a black bear at the London Zoo named Winnie, who was originally from Winnipeg. Thus, giving the character its name.
2. Cultural Hub: Winnipeg is home to more than 45 different arts and cultural organizations, including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet - the oldest continuously operating ballet company in North America (established in 1939), and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
3. Longest Skating Rink in the World: Winnipeg's Red River Mutual Trail holds the Guinness World Record for the longest naturally frozen skating rink. The trail can extend over 10 kilometers long during cold winters.
4. The Forks: One of Winnipeg's most popular destinations, The Forks has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years. It's where the Red River and Assiniboine River meet, and today it's a bustling public space with shops, restaurants, and parks.
5. Unique Architecture: The Canadian Museum for Human Rights located in Winnipeg is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. Its unique architecture is also notable and has won numerous awards.
6. Hermetic Code Tour: The Manitoba Legislative Building has a hidden numerical code. The Hermetic Code Tour explores the building's captivating architecture, filled with hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes, and freemasonic symbols.
7. Winnipeg Folk Festival: One of North America's premier outdoor music festivals, the Winnipeg Folk Festival is a much-loved event attracting thousands of people from around the world to enjoy a diverse range of musical genres.
8. Famous Winnipeggers: Notable personalities including musician Neil Young, actress Anna Paquin, and children's author Robert Munsch were all born in Winnipeg.
9. Diverse Population: Winnipeg is home to the largest Indigenous population of any major city in Canada, and has the largest Filipino community in Canada per capita, exemplifying the city's multicultural diversity.
10. Historic Exchange District: This national historic site features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings dating back to the late 1800s.