Winnipeg Business License Registry with Geographic Details

Data.winnipeg.ca provides a registry of business licenses issued by the City of Winnipeg, covering 15 regulated business activities. The dataset includes license status, trade names, and geographic classifications. It was last updated on April 1, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze business density and types by Neighbourhood Name and Community Characterization Area.
• Track license Status and Expiry Date trends to model business turnover or renewal rates.
• Map business locations using the Address and Location fields for geospatial analysis.
• Correlate business activity with political boundaries using the Electoral Ward column.

Strengths

• Covers 15 distinct business activity types as defined by city bylaw.
• Includes multiple geographic identifiers: Neighbourhood Number, Name, Electoral Ward, and Community Characterization Area.

Limitations

• Unknown total row count prevents assessment of sample size and coverage.
• Lacks explicit temporal range (Issue Date span) to assess historical depth.
• Sample data is unavailable for preliminary inspection of data consistency.

Provenance

Source

City of Winnipeg via data.winnipeg.ca.

Collection Method

Municipal administrative records from the Doing Business in Winnipeg By-law licensing process.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-04-01.

Geography

City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.