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enjoy thebright lights ofthe big cityACCESS RESTAURANTS, CAFÉSAND SHOPPING WITHIN WALKINGDISTANCE IN ANY DIRECTION

THE EXCHANGE DISTRICTThe Exchange District became aNational Historic Site of Canada in1997 giving downtown Winnipeg apositive push toward revitalization.The name originates from theWinnipeg Grain Exchange, which wasestablished in the early 1800s as thecentre of the grain industry inCanada. The cobblestone streets andpedestrian friendly environment isalso home to Winnipeg’s TheatreDistrict which includes the ManitobaTheatre Centre and CentennialConcert Hall. This district boasts aseries of architecturally significantbuildings, restaurants, coffee shopsand Old Market Square that is hometo the Jazz Winnipeg Festival, theWinnipeg Fringe festival and theManitoba Electronic Music Exhibition.

THE FORKSThe Forks is a vibrant and historicallysignificant meeting place indowntown Winnipeg at the junctionof the Assiniboine and Red River.Archeological investigation hasshown that this area was an earlyAboriginal settlement over 6,000years ago. In the 1700 and 1800s itbecame an important hub for the furtrade followed by heavy railroaddevelopment as Winnipeg becameknown as the gateway to Canada’swest. Today The Forks features thebreathtaking and soon to becompleted Museum for HumanRights, the popular Children’sMuseum, Manitoba Theatre for YoungPeople and a number of shoppingand dining opportunities nestledalong parkland and pedestrianpromenades.

1. Alive in the District// 140 Bannatyne AvenueLocated in the heart of the ExchangeDistrict, Alive is Winnipeg’s premiernightlife destination. This elegantclub and lounge offers top dj’sspinning late into the night and aunique selection of vip lounges. Besure to dress to impress.aliveinthedistrict.com

2. Bailey’s Restaurant and Lounge// 185 Lombard AvenueBailey’s is situated in a beautifullyrestored century-old building in theheart of downtown. The fine diningrestaurant serves gourmet food,excellent wine selections and boastsa series of themed rooms includingthe Winter Garden Room, Board ofGovernors Room and the Library.baileysprimedining.com

3. Berns & Black Salon// 468 Main Street, Berns and Black is a full servicesalon and spa devoted to maintainingan eco-friendly environment. Thisincludes all the products they useand sell in house. bernsandblack.com

4. Blüfish// 179 Bannatyne AvenueBlüfish is a popular Japaneserestaurant with excellently reviewedfood and a bright welcoming interior.blufish.ca

5. Brooklynn’s Bistro// 177 Lombard AvenueThis elegant and refined Italian bistrois tucked into a historic brick buildingin the Exchange District. Only thefreshest ingredients are sourced forthe authentic dishes served at thisfamily owned restaurant.brooklynnsbistro.ca

6. The Burton Cummings Theatre// 364 Smith StreetThis historic century-old theatre isthe place to see the best andbrightest new and emerging bandsfrom Canada and around the world.burtoncummingstheatre.ca

7. Cake-ology// 85 Arthur StreetCake-ology is a boutique bakeryspecializing in cakes for every type ofoccasion. Cupcakes, cookies and agreat selection of other treats arealso available.cake-ology.ca

8. Centennial Concert Hall// 555 Main StreetThe Centennial Concert Hall is one ofWinnipeg’s most importantentertainment venues. Designed inthe 1960’s, this imposing building ishome to the Winnipeg SymphonyOrchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet andthe Winnipeg Opera. centennialconcerthall.com

9. Children’s Museum// 45 Forks Market Road Located in a historic train repairfacility in The Forks, the Children’sMuseum is a fantastic place full ofimagination. Some of the keyattractions include an authentic 1952diesel locomotive, 1920 passengercoach, an illusion tunnel and splashpad. childrensmuseum.com

10. Cinematheque Theatre// 100 Arthur StreetFor over 30 years the Winnipeg FilmGroup has operated this independenttheatre showcasing the best inCanadian and world film.winnipegfilmgroup.com

11. Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria// 137 Bannatyne AvenueCorrientes is a popular spot featuringthin crust pizzas, empanadas andCuban melts. The restaurant takes itsname from the famous CorrientesAvenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina.corrientes.ca

12. The Cube// Old Market SquareThe Cube is a unique attraction in theExchange District. The sculpturalstructure acts as an interactiveentertainment venue for concerts andintimate gatherings. The main featureis the metal skin of The Cube thatacts as a curtain that can be drawnback to reveal the inner stage.

13. Deer + Almond// 85 Princess Street Deer + Almond is a warm and invitingrestaurant with a casual laid-backfeel. The menu consists of smallsharing plates that use only localingredients.

14. Espresso Junction // 115-25 Forks Market RoadLocated in the Johnston Terminal atThe Forks, Espresso Junction is aquaint coffee shop serving their ownin-house roasted coffee beans.espressojunction.com

15. King’s Head Pub// 120 King StreetThe King’s Head is without a doubtthe top spot in the city to grab someamazing pub food, have a pint withfriends or just relax in any one of thecozy and historic dining rooms.kingshead.ca

16. Manitoba Museum// 190 Rupert AvenueThe Manitoba Museum is the largestin Winnipeg and focuses on humanand natural history. The museum wasbuilt in 1965 and also contains aPlanetarium and Science Gallerymanitobamuseum.ca

17. The Metropolitan EntertainmentCentre

// 281 Donald StreetThis Winnipeg landmark has foundnew life in its recently restored state.Now functioning as an upscalerestaurant, lounge and multi-purposeevent centre, the Metropolitan shouldbe around for another hundred years.canadinns.com

18. Moda Fini Salon// 179 Bannatyne AvenueFor over 20 years, Moda Fini hasbeen one of the top salons inWinnipeg. The salon offers the best inprofessional service and 95% of theirproducts are certified organic.modafinisalon.com

19. Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse

// 91 Albert StreetSince 1996, Mondragon has operatedas a political bookstore,neigbourhood coffee shop, veganrestaurant and home to Sacco +Vanzetti’s organic grocery store.mondragon.ca

20. MTS Centre// 300 Portage AvenueThe MTS Centre is a 440,000 squarefoot sports and entertainment venueideally located in the heart ofdowntown Winnipeg and is home tothe Winnipeg Jets. mtscentre.ca

21. Museum for Human Rights// 400-269 Main StreetSlated for completion in 2014, theMuseum for Human Rights will be ashinning architectural landmark forWinnipeg and Canada. The museumwill be a national and internationallearning centre to educate againsthate and oppression.museumforhumanrights.ca

22. Pantages Playhouse Theatre// 180 Market Avenue EastOne of Winnipeg’s most beautifultheatres, Pantages Playhouse hasstood for over 90 years and continuesto be one of the most respectedvenues in the city.pantagesplayhouse.com

23. Parlour Coffee// 468 Main StreetParlour Coffee is a trendyneighbourhood shop serving beansfrom the best micro coffee roasters inNorth America. The shop also servesa great selection of fresh baked localgoods. parlourcoffee.ca

24. Peasant Cookery// 283 Bannatyne AvenueThis hip restaurant in the WestExchange is a bustling place withhearty fresh dishes that keep patronsreturning time and time again.peasantcookery.com

25. Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art

// 460 Portage AvenuePlug In was established in 1972 andstrives to showcase the bestcontemporary art that Manitoba hasto offer. Featured artwork ispresented in all types of media.plugin.org

26. Red River College// 2055 Notre Dame AvenueRed River College which includes thenew Paterson Global Foods Institute,is Manitoba’s largest institute ofapplied learning and continues togrow each year with higherenrollment, new facilities andtechnology. rrc.mb.ca

27. The Royal ManitobaTheatre Centre

// 174 Market AvenueThe Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre isa community based not-for-profitorganization that presents over 250performances a year. The theatrereceived its royal designation in 2010by Queen Elizabeth II. mtc.mb.ca

28. Stella’s at Plug In// 460 Portage AvenueThis busy café focuses on qualityingredients and in-house createdsnacks and meals. stellas.ca

29. Sydney’s at The Forks// 1 Forks Market Road #215 Located in The Forks, Sydney’s offersthe residents of Winnipeg a uniquefine dining experience. The 100 seatrestaurant sits inside a historic brickbuilding and offers Canadian andinternational cuisine, withbreathtaking views of the river.sydneysattheforks.com

30. Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre// 140 Rupert AvenueThis popular and intimate playhousepresents a more realistic and grittyapproach to the performances itshowcases. Be sure to pay attentionto the content warnings. mtc.mb.ca

31. Tre Visi// 173 McDermot AvenueTre Visi is a family owned bistrooffering authentic Italian cuisine, in ahip and causal dining room.trevisirestaurant.com

32. Winnipeg Art Gallery// 300 Memorial BoulevardThe Winnipeg Art Gallery containsalmost 24,000 works focusing oninfluential Canadian art. The strikingbuilding was built in 1971 andfeatures 8 galleries, an auditorium, arooftop sculpture garden andresearch library. wag.ca

33. University of Winnipeg// 515 Portage AvenueThe University of Winnipeg isconsistently ranked within the top 15universities in Canada. The universityoffers undergraduate and graduatedegrees in art, business andeconomics, education and science.uwinnipeg.ca

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Winnipeg’s new Sports, Hospitality and EntertainmentDistrict (SHED) is turning downtown on its head.Encompassing the MTS Centre, the WinnipegConvention Centre, the Metropolitan Theatre, the BurtonCummings Theatre and the new Centrepointdevelopment, the re-imagined 11-block area at Portageand Donald is being transformed into a residential, retail,commercial and entertainment district unlike anythingthe city has seen before.

With funding of over $25 million from the city andprovince, the SHED will be Winnipeg’s showcase, avibrant urban neighbourhood with new restaurants,cultural attractions, offices and retail stores, landscapedoutdoor spaces, and redesigned pedestrian-friendlystreets. And Glasshouse will be at the centre of it all.

Construction of the first phase of the SHEDimprovements is now underway, and all work isprojected to be completed by 2016.

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Part of the city’s dramatic new vision for downtown,Centrepoint’s design boldly incorporates the historicMitchell Copp façade into a sleek, inviting, contemporarybuilding that revolutionizes the streetscape and plays a bigpart in creating a welcoming, exciting, livable urbanneighbourhood.

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