Exchange District: Le Burger Week Roundup 2023
Foodies rejoice- Le Burger Week is back! It’s a time when burger lovers unite with the common goal of eating as many entries as they can in two weeks. The Exchange District is showing up…
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Dave Barber Cinematheque: Where Independent Cinema Shines
Dave Barber Cinematheque lives in the historic Artspace building. Run by the Winnipeg Film Group, Cinematheque has been a theatre mainstay in the Exchange since the early 1980s, screening the best of local, Canadian, and…
Pan Am Place: Empowering Lives Through Boxing
If you’ve walked by 245 McDermot Ave, you may have seen Pan Am Boxing before, or at least seen the telltale gloves emerging from the building. Pan Am Boxing, the oldest boxing gym in Winnipeg,…
Darling Bar Fuses Cocktails, Coffee, and Climbing
“The whole idea is to create a welcoming hub for people,” says Dylan Pereira, owner and mastermind behind Darling Bar and VA Cafe, a new business in the Exchange District that’s part cafe, part climbing…
The Collab Shop – Where Community, Culture, and Clothing Meet
Stepping into The Collab Shop you’ll find a bright, open space lined with a selection of carefully curated clothing and sneakers. The products are organized meticulously by colour, with some items even wrapped in plastic…
The Village Salon Studios: A Beauty Industry Hub
The Village Salon Studios is a new type of studio space calling the Exchange District home. Newly opened on Arthur Street, this sprawling and modern space includes 25 studio salon rental spaces. The concept is…
Bahay Kubo Brings a Taste of Tiki to the Exchange
Welcome to Bahay Kubo, the newest restaurant in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The brainchild of co-founders Allan Pineda and Eejay Chua, Bahay Kubo brings a unique concept and fresh flavours to the Atrium at the Albert. …
Lights on the Exchange Artist Spotlight #3
Meet Taylor McArthur, a talented digital artist with a passion for 3D environments and scenes. Taylor has honed her skills in graphic design, coding, video editing and 2D animation to create stunning works of art…
Lights on the Exchange Artist Spotlight #2
Introducing Faisal Anwar, a hybrid professional who works at the intersection of art, design, innovation, and emerging technologies. He is an idea person, a dreamer who lives and breathes in experimental spaces, always searching for…
Lights on the Exchange Artist Spotlight
Meet Derek Bassey, a creator whose passion for art has been a lifelong journey. Drawn to art as soon as he could read and write, he fully stepped into being an artist after graduating high…
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Cake-ology
For two years running the team at Cake-ology has taken home the title of Hot Beverage Week winner and warmed the hearts of Winnipeggers. No stranger to sweetness, their sips come second only to their…
Toad Hall Toys – Celebrating 45 Years in the Exchange District
Nestled on Arthur Street in the heart of the Exchange District, Toad Hall Toys has been a staple in the community for 45 years. A family business since its beginning, Toad Hall Toys was opened…
We’re Hiring!
Love the Exchange District? Join our growing team! We’re hiring an Operations & Strategic Initiatives Manager and a Marketing & Communications Coordinator. The Exchange District is a National Historic Site in the heart of downtown.…
Explore the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
“Fringe is unique, it brings the community together. There’s no stranger at the Fringe,” offers Chuck McEwen, Executive Producer of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. This summer from July 19-30th the 36th annual Fringe is…
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
The TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival returns to the Exchange District June 14-24 with a beer garden and dozens of performances indoors and out! Check out the schedule below for free outdoor music at The…