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Thompson, Manitoba is the largest city in northern Manitoba, and it is located approximately 800 km North of Winnipeg and 400 km North-East of Flin Flon. In 2001 this city had an approximate population of 13,256 and is nicknamed "The Hub of the North"

Its most prominent local industry is the mining and smelting of nickel, with ore coming from as far away as Australia. The aviation sector is also quite busy as many of the communities in Northern Manitoba are only reachable by air for half of the year.

Main 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 also abound in the area including hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, swimming and hiking.