Anyone from Manitoba

[shashy]

Hi,
My family and I are relocating to Canada from the UK, hopefully around this time next year. We are hoping to come over and research Manitoba, as this is where we think we may wish to relocate to. Hopefully we will have our research trip late October, early November.
Could anyone give me some more info on the area and advise the best places to stay and do our research in Manitoba. We will be flying into Winnipeg and would like to look around Brandon, Dauphin area.
Look forward to any info.
Regards
Shashy

[Auld Yin]

Originally Posted by shashy

Hi,
My family and I are relocating to Canada from the UK, hopefully around this time next year. We are hoping to come over and research Manitoba, as this is where we think we may wish to relocate to. Hopefully we will have our research trip late October, early November.
Could anyone give me some more info on the area and advise the best places to stay and do our research in Manitoba. We will be flying into Winnipeg and would like to look around Brandon, Dauphin area.
Look forward to any info.
Regards
Shashy

Manitoba has a small population because of its location right in the centre of the country. It is what's known as a prairie Province and it is flatter than Twiggy's chest. Outside of Winnipeg it is mainly rural. the Peg has 60% of Manitoba's population.
It is an extremely cold area in the winter and famous for its mosquitos (mossies) in the summer. Brandon, the second largest city in Province only has just over 50,000 residents and Dauphin even less. If small town living is your style then you'll be right at home.
I believe there are direct flights inaugurated this past June from London to Winnipeg but it remains to be seen if the service continues beyond its teething stage.

[ajw859]

manitoba is a nice place,plenty of space . i bought a place in 2005.
schools decent, just expect to travel a little if you live out of town.
november is getting cold there, winters are cold, but simple preparation is all it takes.
PM for more info,
depending on what you plan to do when you arrive for a living will determine the areas to search. not saying suck eggs or anything

[richardhenderson]

Hi Shashy
Manitoba is fantastic! I know I live here.
Brandon has really come into it's own with lot's of retail. If I were to stay in Brandon, Canad inn has a nice hotel with water park there. The Super 8 is right on the main highway with pool and hot tub, The first thing I would do when I get to Winnipeg is head downtown to "the Forks" to gather a lot of information from the Tourism Manitoba Center. It is full of "free" regional books and the calendar will list all the upcoming events in the province.
Rick H.

[CreateSean]

Born and raised in Manitoba - boring. I moved out of Winnipeg as soon as I possibly could and haven't looked back.

Auld Yin is correct that Manitoba is mostly flat, but going east towards Ontario the Canadian Shield kicks in and it gets very rocky and hilly especially in the Kenora area. Manitoba is good if you like the outdoors including camping, hunting and fishing. If you're a city person I'd look elsewhere.

When I repatriate back to Canada I'm looking at moving to Ottawa - mostly because it's a city I haven't lived in and will allow me to explore eastern Canada on my vacations. I've seen enough of Western Canada so don't want to live in that area.

[miraculousmedal]

Originally Posted by ajw859

manitoba is a nice place,plenty of space . i bought a place in 2005.
schools decent, just expect to travel a little if you live out of town.
november is getting cold there, winters are cold, but simple preparation is all it takes.
PM for more info,
depending on what you plan to do when you arrive for a living will determine the areas to search. not saying suck eggs or anything

I have online friend who told me that Manitoba is a GREAT place. For me, being a mother of three, my priority is my family's wellness and my children's education. And the very first thing I am looking for are schools, churches and strong values environment.

My family is looking forward to be moving to Manitoba as soon as get a job offer. Not yet... but waiting...

[richardhenderson]

The best part of Winnipeg is you can commute right across the city by car in about 20 minutes or so. The best part of the City I think are near the University of Manitoba, Transcona is very nice but far from downtown.
Richard