Thompson, Manitoba, Canada

Thompson, Manitoba
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Thompson is a city at the heart of the province of Manitoba, Canada, though geographically it is considered part of northern Manitoba. The city spans over 17.18 sq km (6.63 sq mi) and has a population of 13,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of European presence in the Thompson area began with surveys conducted in 1896. The city itself dates to 1956. It was established after minerals were discovered in the area and mining exploration were started. Thompson was a planned community named after John F. Thompson, the chairman of the International Nickel Company or Inco, which today is known as Vale Inco.

Mining activities drove the population of Thompson to as high as 26,000 before the 1970s recession brought the numbers down. It was incorporated as a town in 1967, in conjunction with Canada's Centennial Anniversary. Three years later it was incorporated as a city, during the visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

Today mining remains the main activity in Thompson. It is also the site for the Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environment Research. The city experiences a subarctic climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers.

Visiting Thompson

There are regular flights to Thompson from Winnipeg. You can also take a train there from Winnipeg as well as from Churchill.

Places of Interest in Thompson

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