Welcome to the Exchange District
Arts and cultural district in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Restaurants, galleries, boutique shopping and so much more.
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.
Exchange District Tours
Food + Drink tours and Historic Walking tours are now available to book online!
On our guided walking tours, knowledgeable and dynamic tour guides examine legends of power, corruption and heroism all while you enjoy an exceptional collection of architecture or sample some of the city’s best cuisine. A must for visitors and locals!
Upcoming events
Intermediate/Advanced Burlesque Fusion – Adult Dance Classes
Latest Posts
Cre8ery Gallery: A Launching Pad for Local Artists
When Jordan Miller, Executive Director for Cre8ery Gallery, graduated high school she figured she’d go into education. With educator parents…
Bevvy Teyems — Adding colour and creativity to the Exchange District and our homes
For as long as Lizzy – AKA Bevvy – can remember, she has loved creating. A poet, songwriter and musician…
First Fridays Bike-In
First Fridays Bike-Ins are back! In partnership with Winnipeg Trails, we’re leading three group rides into the Exchange District on…
Alleyways in the Exchange
Three Fridays. Four lanes. Infinite exploration.
This summer, there’s even more to explore in the Exchange District. Alleyways in The Exchange takes place on the last Friday each month, featuring a market, a gallery, audio performances, and an art lounge all against the backdrop of a National Historic Site in Winnipeg’s most walkable urban neighbourhood.
June 24. July 29. August 26.
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.
The Exchange District Plan 2022 was adopted by Winnipeg City Council in February of 2022 and will inform the City’s upcoming Downtown Secondary Plan.