Kat’s guide to the Peg

Kat
Kat’s guide to the Peg

Neighbourhoods

Saint Boniface - or St.B. - is Winnipeg's "French Quarter". With lots of history, nice old houses, parks, pretty little shops and boutiques, and the downtown just a 5 minute ride away by car or bus, the area is quaint, picturesque and extremely walkable.
13 locals recommend
Saint Boniface
13 locals recommend
Saint Boniface - or St.B. - is Winnipeg's "French Quarter". With lots of history, nice old houses, parks, pretty little shops and boutiques, and the downtown just a 5 minute ride away by car or bus, the area is quaint, picturesque and extremely walkable.
In this 20-square-block district, just across the river from my place, everything is less than a 10-minute walk away: an unparalleled collection of independent shops, locally made goods, artist studios, delightfully curated vintage, and Winnipeg’s longest operating toy-store. The Exchange District is the perfect place to discover something new! Look up walk in the Exchange here: https://exchangedistrict.org/first-fridays-in-the-exchange/
60 locals recommend
Exchange District
60 locals recommend
In this 20-square-block district, just across the river from my place, everything is less than a 10-minute walk away: an unparalleled collection of independent shops, locally made goods, artist studios, delightfully curated vintage, and Winnipeg’s longest operating toy-store. The Exchange District is the perfect place to discover something new! Look up walk in the Exchange here: https://exchangedistrict.org/first-fridays-in-the-exchange/
Artsy neighbourhood where, next to improv, stand-up comedy, live bands, choir concerts, you can enjoy shops (fashion, handmade jewelry, and vinyl records), and a variety of food & drink places.
72 locals recommend
Osborne Village
72 locals recommend
Artsy neighbourhood where, next to improv, stand-up comedy, live bands, choir concerts, you can enjoy shops (fashion, handmade jewelry, and vinyl records), and a variety of food & drink places.

Sightseeing

One of the most unique museums - must see exhibitions - with a fabulous architecture and great views over the city.
268 locals recommend
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way
268 locals recommend
One of the most unique museums - must see exhibitions - with a fabulous architecture and great views over the city.
Where two rivers meet you can always expect an ancient trading place, and Winnipeg owes a lot of its cultural vibe to this history. Now it's a market and park space with good food, lots to do, crafts shops - a good place to hang out.
16 locals recommend
The Forks National Historic Site
Forks Market Road
16 locals recommend
Where two rivers meet you can always expect an ancient trading place, and Winnipeg owes a lot of its cultural vibe to this history. Now it's a market and park space with good food, lots to do, crafts shops - a good place to hang out.
Take a nice walk by the river and see the Cathedral ruins for a historic feel of the importance of this neighbourhood.
30 locals recommend
Saint Boniface Cathedral
180 Av. de la Cathedrale
30 locals recommend
Take a nice walk by the river and see the Cathedral ruins for a historic feel of the importance of this neighbourhood.
This should definitely be part of you river walk..
12 locals recommend
Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum
494 Tache Ave
12 locals recommend
This should definitely be part of you river walk..
A one of a kind festival, a must see in Winnipeg!!
15 locals recommend
Festival du Voyageur
233 Provencher Blvd
15 locals recommend
A one of a kind festival, a must see in Winnipeg!!

Food scene

Great local food & drink, fantastic view over the river, reasonable prices & friendly staff, what's not to love?
26 locals recommend
Cibo Waterfront Cafe
339 Waterfront Dr
26 locals recommend
Great local food & drink, fantastic view over the river, reasonable prices & friendly staff, what's not to love?
Only a short walk from my place, with baked goods to die for..
20 locals recommend
La Belle Baguette
248 Av. de la Cathedrale
20 locals recommend
Only a short walk from my place, with baked goods to die for..
The cappuccinos are not only good, they look like works of art;)
16 locals recommend
Café Postal
202 Provencher Blvd
16 locals recommend
The cappuccinos are not only good, they look like works of art;)
Hop skip & a jump from my place and the food is delicious!
9 locals recommend
Chaise Café & Lounge
271 Provencher Blvd
9 locals recommend
Hop skip & a jump from my place and the food is delicious!
Real. Good. Cheese. Also baguette, local honeys & jams.. hmmm.
10 locals recommend
Fromagerie Bothwell
136 Provencher Blvd
10 locals recommend
Real. Good. Cheese. Also baguette, local honeys & jams.. hmmm.
Quirky place where Japanese food is more than just sushi!
Dwarf no Cachette Café & Gift
157 Provencher Blvd
Quirky place where Japanese food is more than just sushi!

Pubs & Bars

Awesome local beer!
17 locals recommend
Little Brown Jug Brewing
336 William Ave
17 locals recommend
Awesome local beer!
Classic British-style pub!
47 locals recommend
King's Head Pub
120 King St
47 locals recommend
Classic British-style pub!
6 locals recommend
Patent 5 Distillery
108 Alexander Ave
6 locals recommend

Art & Architecture

138 locals recommend
Winnipeg Art Gallery
300 Memorial Blvd
138 locals recommend
58 locals recommend
Manitoba Legislative Building
450 Broadway
58 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

Public transport is massively underrated in Winnipeg..

..and parking scarce & expensive in the downtown. Get a peggo card and load it up, rather than fiddling with the exact change.