ManitobaManitoba is a unique mixture of people, culture, history, arts; and nature is a source of inspiration and energy making it attractive as an immigration destination. The warmth of the people and the community spirit nurtures the cultural diversity that has helped build Manitoba’s reputation as a welcoming society - small enough to remember its roots and large enough to realize its potential on the world stage. Manitoba is located in the centre of Canada, although it is considered part of Western Canada. The province has a coast along Hudson Bay, and contains the tenth-largest fresh water lake in the world, Lake Winnipeg and there are thousands of lakes across the province.
Manitoba is far removed from the moderating influences of both mountain ranges and large bodies of water and because of the generally flat landscape in many areas, it is exposed to numerous weather systems throughout the year. Only the southern parts of the province support extensive agriculture. The most common farm found in rural areas is: cattle farming (35.3%) followed by oilseed (25.8%) and wheat farming (9.8%). Around 11% of the farmland in Canada is in Manitoba. The eastern, southeastern, and northern reaches of the province range through coniferous forests, muskeg, Canadian Shield, and up to tundra in the far north.
Winnipeg is the capital city and has grown rapidly to become a major city in Canada and much of their growth can be attributed to Canadian immigration. Manitoba is a unique and vibrant blend of many heritages that is celebrated in a myriad of ethnic festivals and events. As one of the most ethnically diverse provinces in Canada, Manitoba continues to be a destination for Canadian Immigration, who consistently enrich our multicultural fabric. Today, more than 100 languages are spoken across the province, as Manitobans proudly maintain the traditions of their ancestors. This diverse resource assists Manitoba and its many immigration communities enter into new global markets and helps to promote the province as a preferred immigration destination around the world.
Jobs are an important draw for Canadian immigration and Manitoba has a robust economy, including manufacturing, which is Manitoba’s largest sector, accounting for about 13% of total GDP, which was $35.4 million in 2004, an increase of 2.8% from 2003. Top exports commodities include: wheat, nickel, oilseeds, electricity, pork, copper, processed foods, buses and furniture. Manitoba boasts Canada’s largest plants for furniture, doors, windows and cabinetry. North America’s largest producer of intercity and urban buses. Two of Canada’s major financial corporations: Great-West Life and Investors Group. CanWest Global Communications, one of Canada’s largest media companies.
