Welcome to the Exchange District
National Historic Site and arts and cultural district in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Restaurants, galleries, boutique shopping and so much more.
Hot Beverage Week
Get ready to warm up with festive beverages crafted with love by the talented baristas, brewers, and barkeeps of the Exchange District.
Shop Local, Shop the Exchange
Experience the magic of the Exchange District and support talented makers and artists by shopping local this holiday season.
Now until Dec 31, 2023, receive a Shop the Exchange tote bag with purchases over $75 at participating retailers. Enter in the neighbourhood contest to win one of three local prizes packages!
Getting Around
Whether you’re driving, cycling, walking, or on public transit, it’s easy to find your way. Wherever you start your visit in our 20-square-block district, your destination is less than a 10-minute walk away!
Eat + Drink
The Exchange offers a culinary experience like no other. Check out some of Winnipeg’s most popular local restaurants, bars and cafés that take pride in standing out.
Shop the Exchange
The Exchange District is Winnipeg’s premier local and independent shopping destination with more than 40 one-of-a-kind retailers within a 10-minute cobblestoned walk.
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.
Upcoming Events
TechThursday
TechThursday was created to help build the Winnipeg Tech Community post COVID . TechThursdays happen every Thursday at 4:30pm at…
Winter Luau Fridays
Starting Nov 3 for @firstfridayswinnipeg and every Friday for the Winter Months. Bahay Kubo presents “Winter Luau” Hawaiian Food specials…
Holiday Movie Trivia Night
Trivia night is back ya filthy animals! Sunday December 10th the LBJ taproom is taking a trip to the North…
The Book of Mormon
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind…
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
“When I hear a good song, I feel like someone understands me.” – Carole Woven with irresistible performances of chart-topping…
among men
“I’m not drunk. I’m having a momentary lapse of sobriety.” – Al In 10 years, Al Purdy and Milton Acorn…
Latest Posts
Shop the Exchange 2023 Gift Guide: Hidden Gems
As the holiday season arrives, we are reminded of the importance of shopping locally. The Exchange is well-known for its…
Brushing History: The Travelling Sign Painters Revive Hand-Painted Art in the Exchange
The Travelling Sign Painters are preserving the art of hand-painted advertisements and murals while breathing new life into the neighbourhood.…
Ghosts Signs in the Exchange: A Glimpse Into the Past with Matt Cohen
It’s hard to miss the collection of painted, fading ads on the sides of heritage buildings in the Exchange District.…