What about living and fun in Thompson and Northern Manitoba?

Thompson is a 750 km drive north of Winnipeg. Located on the traditional territory of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation the city has its roots as a mining town but has grown to become a City-centre for government, industry, health, education, commerce and culture for Northern Manitoba. Thompson has an extensive array of local amenities including a wide variety of local restaurants, multiple grocery and department stores, local malls, hardware stores, a theatre, a bowling alley, outdoor ice rinks, multiple gyms, an 18-hole golf course and a diverse variety of local retailers and service providers. It has a state-of-the-art community centre with indoor ice rinks, curling, playground, gymnasium, walking track and more attached to the University College of the North campus. Elementary schools are located centrally within each neighbourhood and the local High school boasts diverse curriculum and opportunities. There are many local day cares for those requiring child care. Opportunities for all ages abound including hockey, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, music, soccer, bowling, curling, and much more. It is a well-connected community with second busiest airport in Manitoba with flights to Winnipeg and many surrounding Northern communities daily. It is easily accessible on foot with many walking trails encouraging an active lifestyle and also has taxi and bus service. The railway connects it with Churchill, Gillam, The Pas and Winnipeg. The true richness of Northern Manitoba lies in its people and the land. Located within the breath-taking boreal forest with countless lakes, streams and rivers, the land provides an environment which cannot be replicated. Paint lake is 20 minutes south of Thompson and has picturesque views, a marina, lodge with restaurant, camp sites, yurts, boating, fishing and much more. Access to Manitoba’s 2 highest waterfalls (Kwastichewan Falls and Pisew Falls) are located at a 45-minute drive south of Thompson on Highway 6. Mystery Mountain Winter Park also allows ample access to outdoor winter sports with four lifts, eighteen runs and 10 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. Surrounding the community are many kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails and countless sites for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, snowshoeing and much more. Many cultural events and festivals allow people to connect, learn and discover together including Nickel Days Festival, Canada Day Celebration, National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, Winterfest, Diwali Celebration, Community Powwows and much more.

Websites of interest

Thompson Northern Health Region Travel Manitoba — Manitoba North Heritage North Museum Nickel Days — Weekend Festival Thompson Online