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Country Guide > North America > Canada > Manitoba | |
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Travel - International Air The following airlines run inter-provincial and international (US) flights: Air Canada (AC), Jetsgo, Northwest Airlines and WestJet. For timetables and fares, contact the airline offices. International airports Winnipeg International Airport (YWG) (website: www.waa.ca) is 10km (6 miles) northwest of the city centre. There is a regular bus service every 20 minutes (travel time – 20 minutes). Airport facilities include duty-free shop, post office, shops, hotel, restaurant, banks, car rental and car parking. Sea The only major coastal port is Churchill on Hudson Bay, which is frozen from November to early June. In summer, there are services to Nunavut and Ontario. Rail Winnipeg is the most central hub of VIA Rail’s Canadian network. The Western Transcontinental connects Vancouver in the west to Toronto in the east, passing through Winnipeg three times a week in each direction. A thrice weekly train runs northwards within Manitoba from Winnipeg to The Pas (the interchange station for services to Lynn Lake), Thompson and Churchill. For timetables and fares, contact a local VIA Rail office. Road Excellent road services connect Manitoba with Ontario (through Kenora), Saskatchewan (Regina) and the USA (Grand Forks and Bismarck, North Dakota). The road system within Manitoba is also excellent and covers over 19,794km (12,300 miles). Bus: Services are run by local authorities, and interstate services are run by Beaver, Grey Goose Bus Lines and Greyhound. For timetables and fares, contact local offices. Taxi: Available in all larger towns. Taxi drivers expect a 15 per cent tip. Documentation: National driving licences are accepted. Urban There are comprehensive bus services in Winnipeg. A flat fare is charged. There are good bus services in other towns. |