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City in Manitoba, Canada
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Thompson, a city North of 53 in Manitoba, is the largest city in northern Manitoba, and the third largest in the province. With a population of about 13,000 (2016), Thompson is the hub of the north. About 35% of the population is Indigenous.
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Tribute to Lambair and Northern Aviation. Rebuilt Norseman float plane on banks of Burntwood River.
Restored section of World War II bridge designed by Sir Donald Bailey. Point of Interest along Spirit Way walkway.
Start of Canada's largest rockface sculpture. A Spirit Way point of interest.
A unique scenic viewpoint separating wilderness and urban life, old fur trade routes, and modern shopping malls. A Spirit Way point of interest.
Start of Spirit Way pathway. A beautiful log cabin building housing northern artifacts. A Manitoba Star Attraction.
Official viewpoint for largest lighted mural in the world.
Canada's largest photo real mural. Only mural of a Robert Bateman painting. Largest lighted mural in the world. A stunning masterpiece that can be seen a mile away.
The most unique statue in North America dedicated to Northern Firefighters. A tribute to municipal firefighters, forest firefighters, water bomber pilots, helitac crews, and mine rescue teams. A Spirit Way Point of Interest.
35 wolf statues in Thompson. 7.5 ft high. 5500 lbs (2500 kg). Painted by northern artists. Part of a GPS Wolf Hunt to track down 49 statues in Churchill, Thompson and Winnipeg. Get your GPS Wolf Hunt Passport to start the Hunt and receive your personalized certificate.
Steakhouse.
Italian restaurant with pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and pasta. Can meet passengers travelling by train at the train station. Deliveries start at 11am.
Free WiFi, fitness centre.
Lakeview Inns & Suites
In the downtown business district. Free deluxe continental breakfast, free high-speed internet, free DVD movies, fitness centre. Wheelchair accessible rooms.
By train
By car
Thompson is 761 km from Winnipeg via Highway 6, 384 km from Flin Flon via Highway 6, 10 and 39. From the Minnesota/Manitoba border via Highway 6, 101 and 75, it's 870 km.
By bus
Taxi service is provided by: Driftwood-Nickel City (+1 204-677-6000), North Star Taxi (+1 204-778-3333), and Thompson Cabs (+1 204-677-6262).
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