Manitoba — Province and Tourist Information
Province Facts
- Location
- Central Canada.
- Language
- Canada is officially bilingual (English and French). While English is commonly spoken in Manitoba, the province has one of Canada's largest French-speaking communities outside Québec.
- Area
- 552,370 sq km (213,271 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Population
- 1.1 million (2006).
- Population Density
- 2 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Winnipeg. Population: 678,554 (2008).
Public Holidays
Manitoba observes all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the general Canada section).
Contact Information
Travel Manitoba
7th Floor, 155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8, Canada
Tel: (204) 927 7800 or 1 800 665 0040, in Canada and the USA.
Website: www.travelmanitoba.com
