Living In Winnipeg

The Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) is located in Winnipeg, the capital city of the province of Manitoba, Canada. Winnipeg is the "heart of the continent" because it is the geographic centre of North America.

Winnipeg is a major urban centre with a population of approximately 800,000. The city has many parks and rivers, historic architecture and diverse cultural activities and is only a short driving distance from many beautiful lakes, beaches and rolling prairies.

Winnipeg also provides students from around the world the unique experience of living somewhere with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter. Each season has a different kind of environment, temperature, plant life and activity to experience.

Here are just some events and activities you can experience or participate in during your stay in Winnipeg:

Fall Events (September – October)

Canada Goose migration
Manitoba Culture Days
Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival
Corn mazes

Winter Events (November – February)

Canad Inns Winter Wonderland
Santa Claus Parade
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival
Festival du Voyageur

Spring Events (March – May)

Human Rights Film Festival
Dance Manitoba: Provincial Dance Festival
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Winnipeg International Airshow

Summer Events (June – August)

Winnipeg International Children's Festival
Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Red River Exhibition
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
Ballet in the Park
Folklorama
Manito Ahbee Festival

Professional Sports Teams

Winnipeg has many professional sports teams. You can attend and feel the excitement at a game for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL), the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.