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    Highland Tower, Canada's largest photo-real mural. Robert Bateman's "Wolf Sketch" painted in 1990. The modern history of Thompson began in 1956 when a major ore body was discovered. The community was founded in 1957 following an agreement with the Government of Manitoba and Inco Limited.
    Thompson is a city that evokes images of waterfalls, clear-to-the-bottom lakes, pine-scented forests and mystical howling wolves. Here are 10 reasons why Thompson is such an alluring destination for your next road trip. Northern Manitoba is home remarkable landmarks and landscapes. Explore the 7 wonders of the North!
    Considered a mining town, Thompson has one of Canada’s largest nickel mines. The city’s mining culture is celebrated every year with the eventful Nickel Days festival, a summer street fair that includes live entertainment, food booths, rides, games, a parade, and more.
    New mines were opened during the 1960s, and the population topped 20,000, despite the townsite being designed for 8,000 to 12,000. Thompson was incorporated as a town in 1967 on Canada's Centennial Anniversary. In 1970, Thompson gained city status in the royal presence of Queen Elizabeth II.
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    Thompson, Manitoba - Wikipedia

    Thompson is a city in north-central Manitoba, Canada, the largest city and most populated municipality in Northern Manitoba. Situated along the Burntwood River, Thompson is located 210 kilometres (130 mi) north of Lake Winnipeg and 761 km (473 mi) north of the City of Winnipeg. Originally founded in … See more

    The Thompson area, located on the south side of the Burntwood River, was first inhabited by nomadic Paleo-Indian hunters around 6000 … See more

    Thompson primarily serves as the "Hub of the North", providing goods and services such as health care and retail trade to surrounding … See more

    The City of Thompson is governed by a city council consisting of 9 members: a mayor (head of council) and eight councillors; the structure and size of the municipal … See more

    Thompson covers an area of 20.79 square kilometres (8.03 sq mi) and is located on the Precambrian Canadian Shield.
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    The economy of Thompson is centred around nickel mining, and provides goods and services to the surrounding communities in both Census Division No. 22 (in which Thompson is located) and Census Division No. 23; these two Census Divisions have a … See more

    In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Thompson had a population of 13,035 living in 4,676 of its … See more

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  4. Thompson | Manitoba North | Travel Manitoba

    WEBKnown as the "Hub of the North", Thompson is one of Manitoba's more remote destinations. But with waterfalls, wilderness, wolves and more at your fingertips, this Northern city is the perfect place for true …

  5. Thompson, Manitoba, is a city that offers a unique blend of urban and natural attractions. As the 'Hub of the North', Thompson is a gateway to the wildernes… See more
    Thompson, Manitoba, is a city that offers a unique blend of urban and natural attractions. As the 'Hub of the North', Thompson is a gateway to the wilderness of Northern Manitoba, where you can explore lakes, forests, and wildlife. You can also learn about the history and culture of the city, which is located on Treaty 5 territory, and admire the impressive Wolf Mural, a symbol of the spirit of the north. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or education, Thompson has something for everyone.
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  8. Thompson | Northern Town, Mining Hub, Gateway City | Britannica

    WEBMar 22, 2024 · Thompson, city, north-central Manitoba, Canada. It lies along the Burntwood River, in the Mystery-Moak lakes area, 130 miles …