The School District of Mystery Lake is located in the City of Thompson which is set in the ruggedly beautiful Canadian Shield amongst numerous lakes, streams and rivers approximately 800 km north of Winnipeg. In conjunction with an easy going northern friendliness and outdoor style, it offers all of the amenities one might expect to find in a much larger centre. Thompson offers urban comforts and recreation while at the same time being only a few steps away from the best hunting, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling, in Canada. The School District of Mystery Lake has 7 schools and an enrollment of 3,000 students.