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Welcome to the Exchange District

National Historic Site and arts and cultural district in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Restaurants, galleries, boutiques and so much more.

Winnipeg's Original Downtown

Latest Posts

Sho Coffee & Bar Brings a Touch of Europe to the Exchange

This spring, Sho Coffee & Bar opened its doors in the Exchange District with a mission to bring a European-style…

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529: A Legacy Moves Uptown

When it comes to fine dining in Winnipeg, 529 Wellington is synonymous with fine dining and unforgettable experiences. Building on…

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Sculptural Skateboarding Infrastructure Launches at Old Market Square

The Exchange District BIZ is excited to announce the installation of Skate Spot, a new permanent skateboarding sculpture in Old…

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Upcoming Events

Breath Work + Sound Meditation

October 17 @ 7:00 pm8:00 pm

Join us for an in-person experience at 66 King St, The Third Place in the Exchange, where we combine the…

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Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic – Hosted by QDoc & 201 Portage

October 25 @ 10:00 am3:00 pm

Stay healthy this season! We’re happy to host a pop-up vaccine clinic at 201 Portage, in the Conference Centre, in…

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The Ghosts We Create, Anja Studer

October 31 @ 11:00 amNovember 12 @ 5:00 pm

This newest series of work titled “the ghosts we create” was born in the summer of 2023 at the Venezia…

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201 Talks: Financial Literacy – A Lifelong Skill for You and Your Family

November 7 @ 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Join us for an engaging presentation on financial literacy, featuring Spencer Vermette, Investment Advisor at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth. Discover the…

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Pen Party

November 7 @ 5:00 pm9:00 pm

Join us on Thursday, November 7th, for our annual Pen Party at U.N. Luggage! From 5:00pm to 9:00pm, immerse yourself…

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Linear Threads

November 14 @ 11:00 amNovember 26 @ 5:00 pm

A mother-daughter exhibition, Kathleen Black & Elowen Megan November 14 – 26, 2024 “Linear Threads”- a mother-daughter fibre odyssey. Artists…

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Future of the Exchange

The Exchange District reflects Winnipeg’s past while shining a light on its future potential as a sustainable and creative city.

Together with the Winnipeg City Council adopted Exchange District Plan 2022, the Exchange District Community Investment Strategy, sets the course to transform the area into Canada’s most walkable and successful urban neighbourhood.