Guidebook for Winnipeg
Sightseeing
The district boasts a series of architecturally significant buildings, restaurants, coffee shops & Old Market Square that is home to the Jazz Wpg Festival, Fringe Festival, & Mb Electronic Music Exhib
22 locals recommend
Exchange District BIZ
492 Main StThe district boasts a series of architecturally significant buildings, restaurants, coffee shops & Old Market Square that is home to the Jazz Wpg Festival, Fringe Festival, & Mb Electronic Music Exhib
The Forks is a vibrant & historically significant meeting place at the junction of the Assiniboine & Red River. It features museums and a number of shopping & dining opportunities nestled along parks.
296 locals recommend
The Forks
The Forks is a vibrant & historically significant meeting place at the junction of the Assiniboine & Red River. It features museums and a number of shopping & dining opportunities nestled along parks.
This museum is a shining architectural landmark for Winnipeg and Canada. The museum is a national & international learning centre to educate against hate & oppression. museumforhumanrights.ca
268 locals recommend
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper WayThis museum is a shining architectural landmark for Winnipeg and Canada. The museum is a national & international learning centre to educate against hate & oppression. museumforhumanrights.ca
Drinks & Nightlife
Alive is one of Winnipeg's premiere nightlife destinations. This elegant club and lounge offers top dj's spinning late into the night and a unique selection of vip lounges. aliveinthedistrict.com
Alive In The District
Alive is one of Winnipeg's premiere nightlife destinations. This elegant club and lounge offers top dj's spinning late into the night and a unique selection of vip lounges. aliveinthedistrict.com
The King's Head is without a doubt the top spot in the city to grab some amazing pub food, have a pint with friends or just relax in any one of the cozy and historic dining rooms. kingshead.ca
47 locals recommend
King's Head Pub
120 King StThe King's Head is without a doubt the top spot in the city to grab some amazing pub food, have a pint with friends or just relax in any one of the cozy and historic dining rooms. kingshead.ca
Food Scene
The restaurant serves gourmet food, excellent wine selections & boast a series of themed rooms including the Winter Garden Room, Board of Govenors Room & the Library. baileysprimedining.com
6 locals recommend
Bailey's Restaurant
185 Lombard AvenueThe restaurant serves gourmet food, excellent wine selections & boast a series of themed rooms including the Winter Garden Room, Board of Govenors Room & the Library. baileysprimedining.com
Blufish is a popular Japanese restaurant with excellently reviewed food and a bright welcoming interior. blufish.ca
24 locals recommend
Blufish Japanese Restaurant
179 Bannatyne AveBlufish is a popular Japanese restaurant with excellently reviewed food and a bright welcoming interior. blufish.ca
Only the freshest ingredients are sourced for the authentic dishes served at this family owned restaurant. brooklynnsbistro.ca
Brooklynn's Bistro
177 Lombard AveOnly the freshest ingredients are sourced for the authentic dishes served at this family owned restaurant. brooklynnsbistro.ca
Corrientest is a popular spot featuring thin crust pizzas, empanadas and Cuban melts. The restaurant takes its name from the famous Corrientes Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Corrientes.ca
11 locals recommend
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne AveCorrientest is a popular spot featuring thin crust pizzas, empanadas and Cuban melts. The restaurant takes its name from the famous Corrientes Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Corrientes.ca
Deer + Almond is a warm and inviting restaurant with a casual laid-back feel. The menu consists of small sharing plates that use only local ingredients.
49 locals recommend
Deer + Almond
85 Princess StDeer + Almond is a warm and inviting restaurant with a casual laid-back feel. The menu consists of small sharing plates that use only local ingredients.
Located in the Johnston Terminal at The Forks, Espresso Junction is a quaint coffee shop serving their own in-house roasted coffee beans. espressojunction.com
Espresso Junction Inc
25 Forks Market RdLocated in the Johnston Terminal at The Forks, Espresso Junction is a quaint coffee shop serving their own in-house roasted coffee beans. espressojunction.com
Since 1996, Mondragon has operated as a political bookstore, neighbourhood coffee shop, vegan restaurant and home to Sacco + Vanzetti's organic grocery store. Mondragon.ca
Mondragon Bookstore & Coffee
91 Albert StSince 1996, Mondragon has operated as a political bookstore, neighbourhood coffee shop, vegan restaurant and home to Sacco + Vanzetti's organic grocery store. Mondragon.ca
Parlour Coffee is a trendy neighbourhood shop serving beans from the best micro coffee roasters in North America. The shop also serves a great selection of fresh baked local goods. parlourcofee.ca
23 locals recommend
Parlour Coffee
468 Main StParlour Coffee is a trendy neighbourhood shop serving beans from the best micro coffee roasters in North America. The shop also serves a great selection of fresh baked local goods. parlourcofee.ca
This hip restaurant in the West Exchange is a bustling place with hearty fresh dishes that keep patrons returning time and time again. peasantcookery.com
33 locals recommend
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne AveThis hip restaurant in the West Exchange is a bustling place with hearty fresh dishes that keep patrons returning time and time again. peasantcookery.com
This busy café focuses on quality ingredients and in-house created snacks and meals. It is my favourite place to go for breakfast and brunch. stellas.ca
20 locals recommend
Stella’s @ PlugIn
460 Portage AveThis busy café focuses on quality ingredients and in-house created snacks and meals. It is my favourite place to go for breakfast and brunch. stellas.ca
Sydney's offers a unique fine dining experience. The 100 seat restaurant sits inside a historic brick building and offers Canadian and international cuisine. sydneysattheforks.com
Sydney's at The Forks
1 Forks Market RdSydney's offers a unique fine dining experience. The 100 seat restaurant sits inside a historic brick building and offers Canadian and international cuisine. sydneysattheforks.com
Tre Visi is a family owned bistro offering authentic Italian cuisine, in a hip and casual dining room. trevisirestaurant.com
Tre Visi Restaurant
173 McDermot AveTre Visi is a family owned bistro offering authentic Italian cuisine, in a hip and casual dining room. trevisirestaurant.com
Clay Oven offers a vast menu of chicken, lamb, goat, seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes, as well as a selection of sweets & desserts all prepared from authentic family recipes. clayoven.ca
7 locals recommend
Clay Oven
1 Portage Ave EClay Oven offers a vast menu of chicken, lamb, goat, seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes, as well as a selection of sweets & desserts all prepared from authentic family recipes. clayoven.ca
Everything Else
Berns & Black is a full service salon and spa devoted to maintaining an eco-friendly environment. This includes all the products they use and sell in house. bernsandblack.com
Berns & Black Salon & Spa
Berns & Black is a full service salon and spa devoted to maintaining an eco-friendly environment. This includes all the products they use and sell in house. bernsandblack.com
Cake-ology is a boutique bakery specializing in cakes for every type of occasion. Cupcakes, cookies and a great selection of other treats are also available. cake-ology.ca
Cake-ology
85 Arthur StCake-ology is a boutique bakery specializing in cakes for every type of occasion. Cupcakes, cookies and a great selection of other treats are also available. cake-ology.ca
For over 20 years, Moda Fini has been one of the top salons in Winnipeg. The salon offers the best in professional service and 95% of their products are certified organic. modafinisalon.com
Moda Fini Hair Designers
179 Bannatyne AveFor over 20 years, Moda Fini has been one of the top salons in Winnipeg. The salon offers the best in professional service and 95% of their products are certified organic. modafinisalon.com
Arts & Culture
This historic century-old theatre is the place to see the best and brightest new and emerging bands from Canada and around the world. burtoncummingstheatre.ca
16 locals recommend
Burton Cummings Theatre
364 Smith StThis historic century-old theatre is the place to see the best and brightest new and emerging bands from Canada and around the world. burtoncummingstheatre.ca
Designed in the 1960's, this imposing building is home to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Opera. centennialconcerthall.com
555 Main St
555 Main StreetDesigned in the 1960's, this imposing building is home to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Winnipeg Opera. centennialconcerthall.com
For over 30 years the Winnipeg Film Group has operated this independent theatre showcasing the best in Canadian and world film. winnipegfilmgroup.com
10 locals recommend
Cinematheque
100 Arthur StFor over 30 years the Winnipeg Film Group has operated this independent theatre showcasing the best in Canadian and world film. winnipegfilmgroup.com
The Manitoba Museum is the largest in Winnipeg and focuses on human and natural history. The museum was built in 1965 and also contains a Planetarium and Science Gallery. manitobamuseum.ca
95 locals recommend
The Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert AveThe Manitoba Museum is the largest in Winnipeg and focuses on human and natural history. The museum was built in 1965 and also contains a Planetarium and Science Gallery. manitobamuseum.ca
The MTS Centre is a 440,000 sq ft. sports and entertainment enue ideally located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg and is home to the Winnipeg Jets. mtscentre.ca
110 locals recommend
Canada Life Centre
300 Carlton StThe MTS Centre is a 440,000 sq ft. sports and entertainment enue ideally located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg and is home to the Winnipeg Jets. mtscentre.ca
One of Winnipeg's most beautiful theatres, Pantages Playhouse has stood for over 90 years and continues to be one of the most respected venues in the city. pantagesplayhouse.com
6 locals recommend
Pantages Theatre
180 Market AveOne of Winnipeg's most beautiful theatres, Pantages Playhouse has stood for over 90 years and continues to be one of the most respected venues in the city. pantagesplayhouse.com
This popular and intimate playhouse presents a more realistic and gritty approach to the performances it showcases. Be sure to pay attention to the content warnings. mtc.mc.ca
Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
140 Rupert AveThis popular and intimate playhouse presents a more realistic and gritty approach to the performances it showcases. Be sure to pay attention to the content warnings. mtc.mc.ca
The Winnipeg Art Gallery contains almost 24,000 works focusing on the influential Canadian art. It features 8 galleries, an auditorium, a rooftop sculpture garden and research library. wag.ca
138 locals recommend
Winnipeg Art Gallery
300 Memorial BlvdThe Winnipeg Art Gallery contains almost 24,000 works focusing on the influential Canadian art. It features 8 galleries, an auditorium, a rooftop sculpture garden and research library. wag.ca
Home to the Winnipeg Goldeyes softball team. Catch a game while you're in town.
23 locals recommend
Shaw Park
1 Portage Ave EHome to the Winnipeg Goldeyes softball team. Catch a game while you're in town.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in a historic train repair facility in The Forks, some of the key attractions include a 1952 diesel locomotive, 1920 passenger coach, an illusion tunnel & splash pad. childrensmuseum.com
40 locals recommend
Manitoba Children's Museum
45 Forks Market RdLocated in a historic train repair facility in The Forks, some of the key attractions include a 1952 diesel locomotive, 1920 passenger coach, an illusion tunnel & splash pad. childrensmuseum.com
Shopping
Plug In was established I 1972 and strives to showcase the best contemporary art that Manitoba has to offer. Featured artwork is presented in all types of media. plugin.org
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
460 Portage AvePlug In was established I 1972 and strives to showcase the best contemporary art that Manitoba has to offer. Featured artwork is presented in all types of media. plugin.org