An opportunity exists for the construction of such a facility in order to capitalize on the potential expansion of trade between Manitoba and Nunavut. An opportunity exists for the construction of such a facility in order to capitalize on the potential expansion of trade between Manitoba and Nunavut. Thompson proudly boasts to be Canada's second coldest city in its size category. Ford, GM, Chrysler, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, and Honeywell all cold weather test their various products. In the past, European Ford and Jaguar as well as several aircraft manufacturers have also tested their wares in Thompson.
Nothing compares to testing products in a real world environment.
Laboratories can only partially replicate a real-world environment. Thompson offers some of the harshest conditions along with modern amenities, road, air, and rail accessibility, and a great deal of local expertise regarding cold weather testing. Past businesses have been initiated by people who have since left the community. Thompson does not currently possess a national chain book store. We have had numerous enquiries several of which are serious.