Thompson Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Manitoba, Canada
About Thompson
The modern history of Thompson began in 1956 when a major ore body was discovered. The community was founded in 1957 following an agreement with the Government of Manitoba and Inco Limited. Thompson is a planned community and is named after Inco's chairman, John F. Thompson. The population has been estimated as high as 26,000 residents prior to the recession in the 1970s. Thompson came to be known as "The Hub of the North", as it functions as a centre for politics and commerce in the region. However a decline in population occurred during the following decades, levelling off around 13,000 people. Its most prominent local industry is the mining, milling, smelting and refining of nickel. Aside from Vale Ltd., Manitoba Hydro, Calm Air, MTS and the provincial government employ the majority of
Top Attractions in Thompson
Explore the best things to see and do in Thompson:
- ★Aviation Tribute
- ★Bailey Bridge
- ★Bateman Mural Viewpoint
- ★Bateman Wolf Mural
- ★GPS Wolf Hunt
- ★Heritage North Museum
- ★Howling Wolves Rockface
- ★Tribute to Commerce
Where to Eat in Thompson
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hub
- 🍴Northern Inn & Steak House
- 🍴Santa Maria Pizza & Spaghetti House
Where to Stay in Thompson
- 🏨Super 8 by Wyndham Thompson
- 🏨Thompson's Best Value Inn & Suites
- 🏨YWCA of Thompson
Thompson Travel Guide Sections
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