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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba (pop. 12,728), serves as the market city for the surrounding Portage Plains farming region. Portage la Prairie ranks as one of Manitoba's largest retail centers. The city received its name from an old portage (route between two bodies of water) used by fur traders. More »

THE MANITOBA LIBRARY

Brandon

Brandon (pop. 41,511) is the second largest city in Manitoba. Only Winnipeg has more people.... More >>

Portage la Prairie

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba (pop. 12,728), serves as the market city for the surrounding Portage... More >>

Thompson

Thompson, Manitoba (pop. 13,446), is one of the world's leading centers of nickel production. It... More >>

Winnipeg

Winnipeg, WIHN uh pehg, is the capital of Manitoba, and one of Canada's largest cities. It is... More >>