After nearly projections 3000 km bike I arrived in the middle of Canada, plus 1000 km ride. The City of Winnipeg is the first major city to Vancouver for me. (Edmonton, I had passed through at night with the train.) Live in their 670,000 inhabitants, almost 60% of the population of Manitoba.
The population is multicultural back towards the rural areas. In Winnipeg, many Black people live, the descendants of the original inhabitants of Canada, mostly in poor conditions. Basis for the "Administrative Tools" of the indigenous people in Canada, the Indian Act (Native Code), which was defeated in the course of 200 years various reforms, but never the natives recognized as equal. It has never tried to get the Indian social structure. She was crushed by the Western social system. Thus, the position of the Indian is miserable and hopeless despite government support. Many reserves are run down. The income is earned (because of the tax exemption) by casinos. Alcohol consumption is a major problem, the crime rate is high.
Like all cities in Canada Winnipeg is a young city. In a district, there are renovated department store and office building dating from around 1900., Where small restaurants, cafes and shops are housed. Here I feel a certain atmosphere. The new part of the shopping malls could be in any city. A non-impressive Chinatown there are also.
Few skyscrapers reaching into the sky. There currently projections is built on a big museum. I do not know whether it will be nice, rather bizarrely modern. You want to build something Striking. A museum dedicated to the history and population of the province of Manitoba are already available. I had visited it today.
Beautiful to the eye are the many murals. They detract from the otherwise less demanding buildings. My food has again become versatile. Can choose between Indian and vegetarian restaurants. Two days city enough for me. Looking forward to my continue tomorrow.
Video: pancakes
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