Manitoba

Manitoba is a province in the Prairies of Canada. It is bordered by Ontario to the east, Saskatchewan to the west and the USA to the south, and Nunavut to the north. It was established as a province in 1870.

The province has 1.3 million inhabitants, half of them in Winnipeg and the capital. One-tenth of the population belongs to the Indigenous cultures of First Nations.

Regions of Manitoba

Central Plains

Eastern Manitoba

Interlake A region in between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. Many beaches are found in this area.

North of 53 Northern part of Manitoba. Extensive wildlife.

Parkland

Pembina Valley

Western Manitoba Close to the Saskatchewan border.

Winnipeg The capital city of the province, commonly called "Gateway to the West" and "Winterpeg".

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Other Muslim Friendly Cities in Manitoba

• Winnipeg
• Brandon
• Thompson
• Portage la Prairie
• Steinbach
• Dauphin
• Winkler
• Flin Flon
• Churchill

More Destinations in Manitoba

• Grand Beach Provincial Park
• Pisew Falls Provincial Park, located roughly 75km south of Thompson.
• Riding Mountain National Park

Manitoba Halal Explorer

Manitoba is one of Canada's Prairie Provinces. It is well known for its agriculture, culture and history.

Local Language in Manitoba

English is the predominant language. French is also spoken in Winnipeg and other parts of the province but is slowly disappearing. Ukrainian, Polish, (German), Filipino (primarily Tagalog), Icelandic, and First Nations languages (Cree and Ojibway) are also spoken in local circles.

Travel to Manitoba

Travel on a Bus in Manitoba

• Kasper Bus connects Winnipeg to Thunder Bay and points east.
• Rider Express | +1-833-583-3636 Bus service along the Trans-Canada Highway from Winnipeg to Vancouver, twice daily. Service between Whitewood, Moosomin, Brandon, and Winnipeg; and to Strathmore, Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, and Regina (Saskatchewan); Calgary, Canmore, Lake Louise, Banff (Alberta); and Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Hope, Abbotsford, and Vancouver.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Manitoba

International travelers coming by plane to Manitoba will arrive in the international airport in Winnipeg. Smaller cities usually have domestic-only air service.

• Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (IATA Flight Code: YWG), 1-204-987-9402, .

By rail

VIA Rail is the only passenger rail service into Manitoba. The Canadian transcontinental train makes six stops in Manitoba, with the primary hub in Winnipeg.

By car

Within Canada

The main line of the Trans-Canada Highway, Highway 1, runs for 519 kilometers (322 miles) through southern Manitoba and Winnipeg on its way from Ottawa to Regina. Nearly the entire route is a divided 4-lane roadway. The northern Yellowhead Highway branch, Highway 16, splits off west of Winnipeg at Portage la Prairie and heads west towards Saskatoon.

From U.S.A.

Interstate 29 in North Dakota connects to Manitoba Highway 75 at the Pembina ND-Emerson MB border. From Minnesota, traffic on U.S. Route 75 will need to detour slightly west to the I-29 border crossing, as the Noyes MN-Emerson MB crossing on US 75 is closed. Route 59 is an alternative, though most of it is only a two-lane highway.

Walk in Manitoba

There is relatively little within walking distance of Manitoba's borders; this is sparsely-populated rural prairie and cold weather|bitterly cold in winter (-20°C is not uncommon). The largest of these tiny border villages is Emerson (pop 600), which is 8km (five miles) center-to-centre from Pembina ND.

In 2017, Canadian media is widely reporting that third-country nationals, at risk of being deported by the new US administration to their deaths in various Middle Eastern hotspots, are simply walking across the 49th parallel into Manitoba in the finest Underground Railroad tradition. Entering at abandoned border crossing points or snow-covered farm fields and they turn themselves in to authorities to claim refugee status once in Canada. This strategy is risky both from a legal and a logistical standpoint; refugees have lost their way in winter conditions, been unable to call the 9-1-1 emergency number or hospitalised for frostbite-related injuries.

How to get around in Manitoba

By car

Like most of Canada's provinces, Manitoba is large, so a vehicle or any other road vehicle is probably the most convenient way to get around Winnipeg and all areas in the province.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Manitoba

VIA Rail runs an intraprovincial service from Winnipeg Union Station to Churchill in the far north, three trains weekly. The complete 1700 kilometers journey takes 37 hours. A branch line from The Pas continues northwest to Pukatawagan twice weekly. Via Rail service via the Hudson Bay Railway to Churchill has been suspended since May 23, 2017 due to flooding. See Churchill

Travel Guide for further details.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Manitoba

An 8% provincial sales tax is added to most retail products sold in Manitoba, in addition to the 5% federal value added tax.

What to see in Manitoba

Bison herd - Lake Audy - Riding Mountain National Park - |Bison herd, Riding Mountain National Park

Historical sites

There are many historical sites and ruins found in Manitoba from the fur trade perioid of Canada.

Learn about the life in the past by visiting the Lower Fort Garry Historic site found in the Interlake region that shows how life was like in the 1800s.

Another place to visit is the remains of the St. Boniface Gothic Church in Winnipeg which was burned down now another church is placed inside the cathedral ruins.

The Forks National Historic Site is a place where people have been meeting for around 6000 years. The Forks is the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, Winnipeg's founding place. There are many different activities to do at the Forks like shopping at the Forks Market and the Johnson Terminal. Skating on river paths is a popular activity during winter. The Forks is a stunning location in the heart of the city that includes things like parks,gardens, sculptures, shops, and restaurants. The site is a model for urban renewal and waterfront development.

Another great place to visit in Winnipeg is the Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg and the Exchange District is well known for it's well preserved and stunning turn of the century architecture telling the story of Winnipeg's amazing history. The Exchange District is now a days well known for its trendy boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and cool theatres. The Exchange District holds many festivals including The Winnipeg Fringe Festival.

Wildlife and gardens

The International Peace Garden found on the Canada-US border near Bossivain in Western region is a stunning location that celebrates the peace between Canada and US. Oak Hammock Marsh found in the Interlake region is a nature reserve where you can see many different type of birds including the Canada goose and the Snowy Owl. Riding Mountain National Park is an excellent area to see large wild mammals and many species of birds in their natural habitat.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Manitoba

Bear watching

• Churchill Wildlife Management Area - Churchill is the Polar Bear Capital of the World - Churchill is known for its Polar Bears and Riding Mountain National Park and adjacent Parkland area for its abundant population of Black Bears that vary in color from blond, cinnamon and Chocolates to black.

Fishing

During the summer time there are many fishing areas found in Manitoba like in Lockport (Manitoba) | Lockport found in the Interlake region is an example where you can see many fishermen around the Red River. During the winter time you can experience ice fishing where people can rent huts to go ice fishing in.

The Parkland region has world-class trout lakes.

Festivals

There are many festivals in different regions of Manitoba.

Some of the best known festivals celebrated in this region is the Folklorama festival found all over Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Fringe Festival is a popular festival that takes place in Winnipeg's Exchange District.

Another popular festival in Winnipeg is the Festival du Voyageur during February at Fort Gibraltar.

The Corn and Apple festival found in Morden found in the Pembina Valley region which sells some of its delicious Morden sweet corn and apple cider.

Beaches

There are also many inland beaches found throughout the province. Some of the well known beaches are Grand Beach and Winnipeg Beach in the Interlake region that are along Lake Winnipeg. Lake Winnipeg is the world's 11th-largest lake.

Winter activities

During the winter time there are many activities available like tobogganing on some of the toboggan slide like the one found in Kildonan Park in Winnipeg. Skating on the river paths including skating on world's longest skating trail on the Assiniboine and Red Rivers, and other skating trails in Winnipeg. Snowmobiling throughout the province is a fun way to get around.

Always check the weather report prior to going out in winter. Temperatures can reach as low as -40°C from late December to early March, presenting significant dangers for anyone who is unprepared.

Halal Restaurants in Manitoba

The tap water in most communities is quite delicious, as far as water goes, though in some locales, where wells are used to supply the municipal water system and there is a pronounced mineral taste. The provincial capital of Winnipeg has an aftertaste to its water, though it does not settle-out solids like, say the water in Regina, Saskatchewan. Manitoba is known as one of the wettest provinces, and has in excess of 100,000 lakes.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Manitoba

Those interested in meeting people and learning about Manitoba rural culture could stay at a B&B or a farm.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Manitoba

Weather

Winter in Canada and the United States|Winters in Manitoba are harsh, and the relative lack of moderating effects by oceans and its relative flatness makes most of the province exposed to weather extremes. Parts of Manitoba near lakes are prone to lake effect snow. Summers are another story, with the possibility of high humidity when the warm air from the Gulf of Mexico in the south blows through the province.

West Nile Virus

There have been some cases of West Nile Virus in the province it is recommended that you do the following things:

• Reduce the amount of hours you spend outside especially during dusk and dawn
• Use mosquito repellent
• Wear light coloured and loose fitting clothing

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Manitoba

• Neighbouring provinces of Saskatchewan and Ontario, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories
• The state of North Dakota
• Travel on the Trans-Canada Highway

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