Welcome to the Exchange District
Arts and cultural district in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Restaurants, galleries, boutique shopping and so much more.
Guiding the Exchange District’s Future
The Exchange District is evolving at an unprecedented rate, and we’re leading a community effort to help set its course for the future.
Learn more about the planning process for setting priorities and values to guide the future of Winnipeg’s historic core.
Independent. Local. Historic.
Walk outdoors from shop to shop and get a bite to eat or something to sip along the way.
The Exchange District is Winnipeg’s premier local and independent shopping destination. Many retailers have reopened for walk-ins with measures in place for a COVID-safe shopping experience, and most still offer options for distanced ordering and pickup.
Latest Posts
#PicnicTheExchange
We miss you! Come grab some takeout, enjoy the beautiful greenspace in our neighbourhood and win one of three giveaway…
Drink the Exchange Cocktail Guide
Patent 5 Distillery: Elettaria Mule Bright, zesty and a little bit spicy 1.5oz Elettaria spiced gin 0.5oz fresh lime juice…
Call Them Grape
No idea is too crazy for the three minds behind Grape Experiential, a mod experience-based marketing agency launched by brothers…
Behind the Scents at Denatured Lab
“We take scents for granted,” says Tom Jansen, French trained perfumer and owner of the Exchange District’s recently opened olfactory…
Daanook
The sign says it all—”Good Food, Good Mood.” In the fall of 2020, Daanook quietly moved into the Exchange District, impressing the neighbourhood with its authentic Syrian dishes and charming hospitality.
Commonwealth MFG: Pride in Process
Since 2015, Andrew Doerksen has been fulfilling the need for transparency in the apparel industry, responsibly manufacturing quality collared shirts in an historic Exchange District studio.
The City’s History is Written on our Streets
EXPLORE THE EXCHANGE
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 Your Heart Out
The Exchange offers a culinary experience like no other. Check out some of Winnipeg’s most popular restaurants, bars and cafes that take pride in sourcing local ingredients, feature high quality creations and are innovative in their presentation.
Shop the Exchange
Find an unparalleled collection of independent shops, locally made goods, delightfully curated vintage, and Winnipeg’s longest operating toy-store. The Exchange District is the perfect place to discover something new.