Located about 800 km north of Winnipeg, Thompson, nicknamed 'the Hub of the North', is the main city in the vast open northern part of Manitoba.
Area attractions include tours of the huge INCO nickel mine, the Thompson Zoo, one of the northern most zoos in the world, Scenic Paint Lake Provincial Park, Pisew Falls and Kwasitchewan Falls.
Outdoor recreational opportunities are abound in the area including hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, swimming and hiking.
Hotels and motels in Thompson are all located in the compact downtown area, within 5 miles of the airport.
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