Winter in Winnipeg has a wonderful arc; the first snowfall is always welcomed with excitement while holiday preparations allow us... Read More
With a tagline of “No sleep, just art…”, Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a one-night celebration of contemporary arts and culture... Read More
Mother’s Day is May 8th, and it seems like no matter how much we think, plan and prepare for it,... Read More
The air is crisper; the lights twinkle a little brighter. As the days shorten and sweater weather turns to winter coat season, downtown Winnipeg proves there’s no shortage of wintertime activities to enjoy—both inside and out. Mark your calendar for these nine festive events! Read More
Fall is, hands-down, my favourite season. The warm embrace of an amber afternoon, the bluntness of the nippy air, the inviting smell of apples and spice… September marks the halt of weekends at the lake, picnics in the park and sipping icy drinks on a sweltering afternoon.
Winnipeggers don’t immediately think of downtown when they wonder where to spend an autumn day, but it’s my go-to spot! Read More
Last summer, when whiteout parties were taking over whole blocks of downtown Winnipeg and all I saw were people in stylized white outfits, I knew there would be a white night I'd enjoy more in a few months. As an artist, poet and photographer, my favorite night of the year is always Nuit Blanche. Read More
The arts scene is a huge part of what makes Winnipeg so special, and the Winnipeg Arts Council has a lot to do with that. Since 2004, the Council has facilitated art displays in public spaces across Winnipeg through the Public Art Program. While many of these stunning pieces are downtown—like the “Electrical Currents” piece at Air Canada Park—others are scattered across the city, like the “Living Living Room.” Read More
Winnipeg has been called "Little Chicago" or most commonly "The Chicago of the North" for good reason. At the turn of the century, Chicago and Winnipeg were rivals. Is that hard to believe? Read More
The stereotypical trappings of urban living do not make downtown—the people, food and buildings do! I began my downtown living... Read More
There is an energy in our city—downtown is rising up, and will soon provide over 400 new luxury apartment homes for Winnipegers desiring to be in the centre of it all. Read More