Winnipeg Information
From what to pack in July to what kind of currency you’ll need to liquor laws and other useful information; we’ve got everything you need to know before and during your next trip to Winnipeg
Population
753,600
Climate
Winnipeg experiences a continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range between -12 degrees Celsius (+10.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the winter months to +26 degrees Celsius (+78.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summertime. Due to its northern location, Winnipeg residents enjoy 2,300 hours of sunlight annually and up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months. Winnipeg averages approximately 51.4 centimetres (20.2 inches) of precipitation each year.
Time Zone
Winnipeg is located in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST). In Manitoba Canada Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am local time on the second Sunday in March. On the first Sunday in November areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2:00 am. During Daylight Saving Time clocks are turned ahead one hour.
Emergency Information
Emergencies Only – Call: 911
Non-emergency Police Services – Call: 204.986.6222
Language
English and French are Canada’s two official languages. English is the predominant language spoken in Winnipeg. Old St. Boniface -- Winnipeg’s French Quarter, is largely French-speaking. Many banks, hotels, airline offices, service institutions, shops and key tourist destinations have multilingual staff.
Currency
The currency used in Winnipeg is the Canadian Dollar. It is recommended that visitors exchange their currency at a bank, a foreign exchange outlet or use a banking machine.
View all the information at http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/visitors/general-winnipeg-information
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