Thompson, Manitoba - Wikipedia
WEBThompson 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 1956 as a mining town, it is one of the largest fully …
City of Thompson - Home
WEBEmergency alert messages from Canada's National Emergency Alerting System (Alert Ready). Register Today. Phone Numbers. Mayor & COUNCIL 204-677-7926; CITY MANAGER 204-677-7951; ... City of Thompson transit is not operating on Wednesday, May 1 because Maple Bus Lines does not have any drivers available. Garbage & …
Thompson | Manitoba North | Travel Manitoba
WEBThompson. Known 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 adventurers. Founded in the 1950s, this once-mining-town is now the largest city in Northern Manitoba and a busy gateway to some ...
25 Best Places And Things To Do in Thompson, Canada
WEBJun 24, 2023 · Thompson, Canada, located in the province of Manitoba, is a picturesque destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by stunning wilderness and boasting a rich cultural heritage, Thompson provides visitors with a range of activities and attractions. Here are some of the best places to visit and ...
13 of the BEST Things to Do in Thompson, Manitoba (for 2024)
WEBJan 18, 2024 · 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. One of the most fun aspects of Nickel Days is the King Miner …
Thompson | Northern Town, Mining Hub, Gateway City | Britannica
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Thompson, city, north-central Manitoba, Canada. It lies along the Burntwood River, in the Mystery-Moak lakes area, 130 miles (210 km) north of Lake Winnipeg. Planned in 1956 by the International Nickel Company of Canada and named for John F. Thompson, the company chairman, the city is one of the
Thompson, Manitoba: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEB2024. Best Western Thompson Hotel & Suites. 304. from $90/night. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Thompson. 182. from $109/night. Quality Inn & Suites. 70.
Thompson | Places To Go | Travel Manitoba
WEBThompson. SHARE. The North Is Calling. For locals, it's known as the hub of the north - an industrious mining town with proud Indigenous identity and deep roots in the fur trade. For visitors, it's where the highway ends - a city that evokes images of waterfalls, clear-to-the-bottom lakes, pine-scented forests and mystical howling wolves.
Thompson – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSee also: Rail travel in Canada. 2 Thompson station, 1310 Station Rd (eastern part of town). (updated Aug 2023) VIA Rail Canada, 1300 1st Ave, toll-free: +1-888-842-7245. Operates a route two days per week between Winnipeg and Churchill with stops in Portage la Prairie, Dauphin, Roblin, Kamsack, Canora, Hudson Bay, The Pas, and Thompson. …
Thompson | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBThe City of Thompson is located on the south side of the Burntwood River, 740 km north of Winnipeg. In 1956 significant NICKEL deposits were found 32 km southwest of Moak Lake. INCO and the provincial government reached agreement on development of Thompson, and by winter 1957 construction was underway. A rail link with the CNR's Hudson Bay …
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