The largest city in Manitoba, Canada, Winnipeg is considered the "Gateway to the West" due to its significance as a railroad and transportation center. The first host of the Panamerica games and the Cultural Capital of Canada as declared by Canada Heritage in 2010, the city is home to a variety of festivals and events, from the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival to the Festival du Voyageur. As one of the economic centers of Canada, the city features a diversified economy that employs individuals in trade, manufacturing, education, health care, and social services. Winnipeg the Bear, who would later inspire Winnie the Pooh, was also named after the city.