The crane is up and construction is now officially underway. This short video is a quick time-lapse showing the construction... Read More
If you happen to be a sports fan in Winnipeg, there is no better place to live than downtown where... Read More
Every Winnipegger knows about the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Manitoba Museum, right? They are all lovely places to visit alone or with out-of-town guests, but your downtown options don’t end there! Once you've toured these greats, what other cultural gems can you visit? Here are three you may not know about. Read More
We’ve all gone to a Jets game or a concert downtown and come out feeling elated after it ended. We looked at our friends, standing in the entrance of Bell MTS Place or shivering outside, and debated where to go for a nightcap. We didn’t want the night to end just yet, and we wanted to gush over what we’d just experienced. If you’re looking for something a little bit different and much more intimate, here’s a list of places downtown and in the Exchange that aren’t your typical pub. Read More
The holidays are just around the corner, and while some always seem to be ahead of the game and finish their Christmas shopping by the time Black Friday hits, others (like me) wait until the last minute. By then, the malls are flooded with well-intentioned but anxious people looking to nab some last-minute gifts. The entire experience becomes frenzied, and the joy of picking out gifts for your loved ones’ withers. Read More
It’s getting late in the season for making New Year’s plans, but you still have some options for toasting the end of 2018. Take your pick of these fabulous shindigs, and head to downtown Winnipeg to ring in 2019! Read More
On the first Friday of every month, Winnipeg’s Exchange District comes alive as galleries, restaurants, and boutiques open their doors after-hours to welcome art and culture lovers. In December, I left the comfort of my warm couch to venture out for the last First Fridays of 2018. Read More
Now that 2018 has wrapped up, you might be wondering what’s happening soon in the downtown ‘Peg. The area is bustling with development, including 300 Main, and 2019 is already shaping up to be jam-packed with events. Here’s a look at some of the great happenings you’ll want to jot down in your calendar. Read More
If you’re thinking about starting a new chapter of your life in Winnipeg, look no further than downtown – and I mean literally! Be where the government services are, where the action is and where breakfast meets business. Read More
With Valentine's day around the corner, it never hurts to plan a little something special for your darling. The typical breakfast in bed, dozen red roses and heart-shaped box of chocolates are all fine and dandy, but we can do better. This year, pump up the creativity, explore Winnipeg's downtown and surrounding areas, and leave your partner speechless! Read More