Winnipeg It is characterized by a certain geographical isolation and by its traditionally known long and cold winters. All this has fostered a very marked spirit of independence among its inhabitants. Although the inputs from West have decreased (at the transport level), the capital of the province of Manitoba has a very important cultural scene. This includes: a symphony orchestra, a ballet company, two large theaters, and a strong art community that is the envy of many of the big cities. Canadians.
Historically, the Winnipeg funnel suffered one of the first great waves of immigration to the West. British and French clashed over their colonization, with the subsequent arrival of Ukrainians, Italians and different groups that belonged to different religions like Jews and Mennonites.
The increase population is constant, reaching some 706,700 inhabitants in 2007. After years of modest growth, since the late 1980s, Winnipeg has increased its growth thanks to the opening of new businesses and the evolution of the revival of the center entertainment and tourist. The development has also been very important residential although it continues to maintain its old charm with the classic renovated houses that occupy the sides of the Via del train.
In 1886, the Canadian Pacific Railway came to town. The creation of the train station produced an avalanche of European immigrants. Thanks to the railway boom, different companies began to settle in the area that helped revaluation of it, making Winnipeg an essential hub for the livestock and grain industries. He became the main market from western Canada.
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