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.
Historic & Culinary Tours
Explore the Exchange District through two distinct experiences: guided Historic Walking Tours that bring Winnipeg’s architecture and stories to life, and Food Tours that showcase a curated journey through local restaurants and hidden culinary gems, from appetizers to dessert.
Alleyways in the Exchange
Discover the Exchange District from a different perspective through its hidden alleyways, where public art, unexpected stories, and unique urban details reveal a side of the neighbourhood many people overlook.
Getting Around
Whether you’re cycling, walking, driving 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.
Upcoming Events
COMMUNITY GYM: 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE & STUDIO PARTY 🎉
We’re turning SEVEN and celebrating the only way we know how… together đź–¤ Join us Friday, May 22 for a…
Doors Open Winnipeg 2026
Heritage Winnipeg is excited to present Doors Open Winnipeg 2026, a FREE public event celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage, cultural institutions,…
Latest Posts
Life in the Exchange: building a future while honouring the pastÂ
For decades, the Exchange District has drawn people in with its iconic architecture and charming cobblestone alleys, evolving from a…
Peasant Cookery returns to its roots under new culinary leadership
When Chef Ana Damaskin was offered the opportunity to helm the kitchen at Peasant Cookery, it was an easy yes.…
Craft, Culture, and Community at Two Macaws
Two Macaws is a shop that emanates the type of energy you can’t manufacture. Filled with colour, warmth, texture, and…
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.
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