Manitoba, Canada
Your guide to living in Winnipeg: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
We’re connecting with an immigration lawyer in Winnipeg. Check back soon.
NOT A LAW FIRM: MoveToCanada is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We connect immigrants with licensed immigration lawyers.
Moving Company
Providers coming soon
Real Estate
Providers coming soon
749,607
Manitoba
5
Major industries
White
59.9%
Indigenous
12.1%
Filipino
10.1%
South Asian
6.8%
Winnipeg has the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada and one of the largest Filipino communities in the country. Significant Ukrainian, Mennonite, South Asian, and African communities are also established in the city.
Downtown rent
$1,350/mo
Suburban rent
$1,150/mo
Groceries
$350/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$2,500/mo
Winnipeg is one of the most affordable large cities in Canada, with housing costs roughly half of Toronto's. This affordability has been a major driver of MPNP success.
Safety rating
Winnipeg is served by several school divisions including Winnipeg School Division, Pembina Trails, and St. James-Assiniboia. The University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, and Red River College Polytechnic are the major post-secondary institutions.
Helpful reads about living in Winnipeg.
Express Entry from Winnipeg: What You Need to Know
A guide to applying through Express Entry while living in Winnipeg, including CRS tips and provincial nomination options.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods in Winnipeg for Newcomers
Where to live when you first arrive in Winnipeg — affordability, transit, schools, and immigrant communities.
Read articleWe don't have a verified lawyer listed for Winnipeg yet.
NOT A LAW FIRM: MoveToCanada is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We connect immigrants with licensed immigration lawyers.
Insurance
Providers coming soon
Banker
Providers coming soon
Tax Accountant
Providers coming soon
Notable landmarks
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba and a historic railway and grain-handling centre at the longitudinal centre of Canada. It has been a major pioneer in provincial nominee immigration — Manitoba was the first province to sign a bilateral PNP agreement with Canada — and has one of Canada's largest Filipino populations.
Transit rating
Winter average temperature
-16°C
Summer average temperature
26°C
Winnipeg has extreme continental weather — among the coldest winters of any major Canadian city, but warm summers. The city has a strong arts and cultural scene. Winnipeg Transit operates bus service. Healthcare is anchored by Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.
Advertisement
Advertisement space
