Waterfront Way's Guidebook to Downtown Winnipeg
Basics
RBC Royal Bank
885 Portage AveThe closest bank with an ABM and full services!
Sky Convenience
25 Amy StLocated literally a one-minute walk away, it has all your quick convenience basics!
The best grocery store for organic, local and natural groceries, supplements and toiletries!
8 locals recommend
Vita Health Fresh Market
3500 Portage AveThe best grocery store for organic, local and natural groceries, supplements and toiletries!
Emergencies
In addition to supporting local businesses, they also provide community safety officers who patrol the neighborhood on foot. These teams assist passersby with everything from simple directions and first aid to mental health crises and personal safety issues.
22 locals recommend
Exchange District BIZ
492 Main StIn addition to supporting local businesses, they also provide community safety officers who patrol the neighborhood on foot. These teams assist passersby with everything from simple directions and first aid to mental health crises and personal safety issues.
Need a particular type of food, toiletry, cleaning or household product? They will deliver from grocery, drug and variety stores in as little as thirty minutes (for a fee, of course) via their app!
Instacart
Need a particular type of food, toiletry, cleaning or household product? They will deliver from grocery, drug and variety stores in as little as thirty minutes (for a fee, of course) via their app!
With online booking, same-day or next-day availability, a connected pharmacy and diagnostic imaging, it sure beats going to the ER!
KALO Medical Clinic
With online booking, same-day or next-day availability, a connected pharmacy and diagnostic imaging, it sure beats going to the ER!
Entertainment
THE place to see the ballet, symphony, opera--and even magic!
25 locals recommend
Centennial Concert Hall
THE place to see the ballet, symphony, opera--and even magic!
One-of-a-kind plays with local actors make an unforgettable experience! The John Hirsch Mainstage and Tom Hendry Warehouse, only a couple of blocks apart, make up the RMTC as a whole.
20 locals recommend
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
174 Market AveOne-of-a-kind plays with local actors make an unforgettable experience! The John Hirsch Mainstage and Tom Hendry Warehouse, only a couple of blocks apart, make up the RMTC as a whole.
With live bands and bottle service, it's the place to be on a Saturday night!
26 locals recommend
World Famous Palomino Club
436 Main StWith live bands and bottle service, it's the place to be on a Saturday night!
Food Scene
A fantastic waterfront patio, a huge menu and craft beer--including takeout and delivery!
26 locals recommend
Cibo Waterfront Cafe
339 Waterfront DrA fantastic waterfront patio, a huge menu and craft beer--including takeout and delivery!
Harrisons Coffee Co
270 Waterfront DrCheck out the coffee subscriptions!
Lunch, dinner, baked goods--all accompanied by local beer and wine!
18 locals recommend
La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co.
125 Pacific AveLunch, dinner, baked goods--all accompanied by local beer and wine!
Kids
With hundreds of board games to play, and servers who can make personalized recommendations on both food and games, it's fun for older kids, teens and adults alike!
24 locals recommend
Across the Board Game Café
211 Bannatyne AveWith hundreds of board games to play, and servers who can make personalized recommendations on both food and games, it's fun for older kids, teens and adults alike!
For children aged 1 to 13, this indoor activity centre offers 10,500 sq. ft. of slides, tunnels, ropes, mazes, a punch bag forest, and more!
Kid City
550 Archibald StFor children aged 1 to 13, this indoor activity centre offers 10,500 sq. ft. of slides, tunnels, ropes, mazes, a punch bag forest, and more!
With 100% of displays hands-on, interactive and kid-friendly, your 2- to 12-year-olds will have a blast!
40 locals recommend
Manitoba Children's Museum
45 Forks Market RdWith 100% of displays hands-on, interactive and kid-friendly, your 2- to 12-year-olds will have a blast!
Neighbourhoods
Winnipeg's Exchange District is a Canadian National Historic Site and the premiere cultural district in the heart of downtown. Locally-owned restaurants, independent galleries, long-standing theatres and boutique shops define Winnipeg’s premiere local arts destination. More than 40 unique retailers within a 10-minute cobblestoned walk await you!
It also features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings built between 1880 and 1920—when Winnipeg was nicknamed "The Chicago of the North". Check out the self-guided or tour-guided walking routes.
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Exchange District
Winnipeg's Exchange District is a Canadian National Historic Site and the premiere cultural district in the heart of downtown. Locally-owned restaurants, independent galleries, long-standing theatres and boutique shops define Winnipeg’s premiere local arts destination. More than 40 unique retailers within a 10-minute cobblestoned walk await you!
It also features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings built between 1880 and 1920—when Winnipeg was nicknamed "The Chicago of the North". Check out the self-guided or tour-guided walking routes.
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Enjoy a stroll over the spectacular Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge across from The Forks and you’ll find yourself in St. Boniface, founded in the early 1800s by French and Métis residents. It is also the birthplace of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who helped create the province of Manitoba.
Now it is home to one of the largest francophone communities west of the Great Lakes, and it is the heart of Manitoba's French culture. While here, you can stroll along le boulevard Provencher and visit boutiques and quaint cafés along the way. You can also enjoy walking tours where you will view more than 35 designated historical sites. And don't forget the scrumptious French pastries.
Saint Boniface
Enjoy a stroll over the spectacular Esplanade Riel Pedestrian Bridge across from The Forks and you’ll find yourself in St. Boniface, founded in the early 1800s by French and Métis residents. It is also the birthplace of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who helped create the province of Manitoba.
Now it is home to one of the largest francophone communities west of the Great Lakes, and it is the heart of Manitoba's French culture. While here, you can stroll along le boulevard Provencher and visit boutiques and quaint cafés along the way. You can also enjoy walking tours where you will view more than 35 designated historical sites. And don't forget the scrumptious French pastries.
You’ll find a unique selection of shopping and dining experiences in Winnipeg’s historic Chinatown. Formed in 1909, this single-block neighbourhood is the spot to visit if your taste buds savour the flavours of Cantonese, Szechwan, Huaiyang and
The gardens at the Dynasty and Mandarin buildings offer visitors a tranquil place to reflect. It is also home of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, a centre for arts and learning, and houses the only Chinese library in Manitoba.
There are also a variety of eclectic shops filled with imported foods and housewares, spices, teas and ancient herbal medicines to browse through.
China Town
You’ll find a unique selection of shopping and dining experiences in Winnipeg’s historic Chinatown. Formed in 1909, this single-block neighbourhood is the spot to visit if your taste buds savour the flavours of Cantonese, Szechwan, Huaiyang and
The gardens at the Dynasty and Mandarin buildings offer visitors a tranquil place to reflect. It is also home of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, a centre for arts and learning, and houses the only Chinese library in Manitoba.
There are also a variety of eclectic shops filled with imported foods and housewares, spices, teas and ancient herbal medicines to browse through.
Outdoor Activities
Esplanade Riel Footbridge
Esplanade RielA great bridge to walk across for ice cream!
A peaceful place to walk, run, cycle or in-line skate along the river and see the wildlife!
7 locals recommend
Stephen Juba Park
130 Galt AveA peaceful place to walk, run, cycle or in-line skate along the river and see the wildlife!
An old-fashioned trolley that tours around the well-known hotspots and hidden gems of the city!
6 locals recommend
Winnipeg Trolley Company
222 BroadwayAn old-fashioned trolley that tours around the well-known hotspots and hidden gems of the city!