- For other places of the same name, see Steinbach.
| Steinbach | |
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| Steinbach Millenium Clock Tower | |
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Region | Eastern Manitoba |
| Area | 25,59 km² |
| Population | 13 524 hab. (2011) |
| Spindle | Central Time |
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Steinbach is the third largest city in Manitoba to Canada.
Understand
Steinbach is located in the south-east of Manitoba. The city is bordered by the rural municipalities of Hanover north, west and east and Broquerie South. The name of the city "Steinbach" means "Stony Brook" in German. The city was founded by German Mennonites fromUkraine in 1874. The city still has a strong Mennonite and German influence today. Over 50% of the city's residents claim to be of German descent and a few conservative Mennonite groups still reside there. The city stands out for the fact that there is no river or railway crossing it. So throughout its history, the road has been the only way to access it.
The main industry in the city is agriculture, but it also serves as a commercial hub for the region. In fact, Steinbach is currently the third fastest growing city in the world. Canada and the only one outside theAlberta in the top 8. Indeed, from 2006 to 2011, Steinbach's population increased by 22% and is now the third largest city in Manitoba in terms of population. In 2012, she was ranked at 66e ranked among the best places to live in Canada by MoneySense magazine; it was the first time she had been included in this list. Steinbach is recognized for its successful integration of immigrants.
To go
By plane
- 1 Steinbach Airport ((in)Steinbach Airport) (located at 2 km north of town) – Municipal airport without regular service.
- 2 Steinback Airport (South) ((in)Steinbach South Airport) (located at 4 km south of town) – Private airport without regular service.
By car
There are two main roads serving the city: roads 12 and 52 which intersect in the city center. From Winnipeg, we can take the Trans-Canada Highway, i.e. Highway 1, east on 40 km to join route 12 which must be taken south on 20 km to reach Steinbach. Route 12 also connects the city to the border american where it becomes route 313 at Minnesota.
Circulate
Steinbach is small enough to be able to get around on foot or by bicycle.
By taxi
- Steinbach Taxi 584 Main Street,
1 204-326-9937
To see
- Mennonite Heritage Village , 1 204-326-9661 – The main tourist attraction in the region.
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
- Days Inn , 1 204-320-9200
- Frantz Motor Inn
- Sleep suite , 1 204-326-1374
Communicate
Manage the day-to-day
Around
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