Waterfront Way's Guidebook to Downtown Winnipeg
Basics
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!
RBC Royal Bank
885 Portage AveThe closest bank with an ABM and full services!
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!
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!
Neighbourhoods
Wherever you start your visit in the 20 square blocks of The Exchange, your destination is super walkable--everything is less than 10 minutes by foot away!
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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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!
Professional Sports
If hockey is almost a religion in Canada, then the Winnipeg Jets are practically worshipped.
Winnipeg Jets
If hockey is almost a religion in Canada, then the Winnipeg Jets are practically worshipped.
The home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team is just a 5-minute walk away.
23 locals recommend
Shaw Park
1 Portage Ave EThe home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team is just a 5-minute walk away.
Home of the Winnipeg Jets hockey team and the Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team.
110 locals recommend
Canada Life Centre
300 Carlton StHome of the Winnipeg Jets hockey team and the Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team.
The home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team will soon have a new name: Princess Auto Stadium
48 locals recommend
Investors Group Field
315 Chancellor Matheson RdThe home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team will soon have a new name: Princess Auto Stadium
Sightseeing
A world-class museum and spectacular architecture!
268 locals recommend
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper WayA world-class museum and spectacular architecture!
Shopping, restaurants, outdoor activities--the classic Peg City attraction!
296 locals recommend
The Forks
Shopping, restaurants, outdoor activities--the classic Peg City attraction!
Natural history and cool science at it's finest! Did you know there's a planetarium?
95 locals recommend
The Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert AveNatural history and cool science at it's finest! Did you know there's a planetarium?