List of people from Winnipeg

This list of people from Winnipeg includes notable people who were born, raised, or who achieved fame in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Artists

Sports persons

Ice hockey

Basketball

Football

Wrestling

Martial arts

Curling

Speed skating

Golf

Volleyball

Soccer

Others

Business

Journalists

Musicians

Politicians

Film and television

Actors

Actresses

Military

Writers

Scientists

Crime

Judiciary

References

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