As the holiday season arrives, we are reminded of the importance of shopping locally. The Exchange is well-known for its plethora of independently owned shops, each with a unique array of items sure enough to…
The Travelling Sign Painters are preserving the art of hand-painted advertisements and murals while breathing new life into the neighbourhood. You may have seen their work adorning the sides of heritage buildings, advertising your favourite…
It’s hard to miss the collection of painted, fading ads on the sides of heritage buildings in the Exchange District. These are ghost signs, and they offer us a window into the past, representing a…
The Exchange District is a mecca for lovers of vintage treasures, secondhand gems, and thrifted finds. Those seeking a unique piece and to make a more environmentally-conscious choice can choose from five local secondhand stores,…
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…
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,…
“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…
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 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…
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. …
When Jordan Miller, Executive Director for Cre8ery Gallery, graduated high school she figured she’d go into education. With educator parents and a sister who was also a teacher at the time, it seemed like a…
115 years ago, Winnipeg’s Exchange District was a hive of activity. Boats arriving at the Alexander Docks, freight cars loading and unloading in the warehouse district, and workers jamming sidewalks. A new signature housing development…
