When Chef Ana Damaskin was offered the opportunity to helm the kitchen at Peasant Cookery, it was an easy yes. “It’s a really exciting opportunity and a welcome challenge,” she shares. “There’s a strong sense…
Two Macaws is a shop that emanates the type of energy you can’t manufacture. Filled with colour, warmth, texture, and intention, the curation feels personal. That makes perfect sense, because Two Macaws is, as owner…
Foodies, rejoice — there’s a new restaurant in the Exchange District! The creators of the wildly popular Sho Coffee & Bar are back with Soho kitchen + wine, the latest addition to the King Street…
Nestled between the Wilson Building and the Daylight Building at 290 McDermot Ave is the Glengarry building, a seven-storey landmark that’s been part of Winnipeg’s skyline since 1910. Designed by local architect J.H.G. Russell and…
Patent 5 Distillery has been making waves in the spirits world since opening its doors in 2018. A homegrown Manitoba company, Patent 5 is an estate-grown distillery — meaning all of the grain that goes…
The Exchange District BIZ and PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts are teaming up for a new initiative, and we want to see your work! We’re inviting submissions of lens-based image works for public presentation in…
For the first time since 2014, BreakOut West is coming back to Winnipeg. Part festival and part conference, this multi-day event brings together musicians from across Western Canada and beyond for a citywide celebration of…
A Winnipeg institution, deer + almond has been synonymous with quality, creativity, and heart since it first opened its doors in 2012. Known for gracing “best restaurant” lists both locally and nationally, its impact goes…
This summer, the Exchange District welcomed a new way to get moving outdoors: a fitness trail that turns the park into a riverside gym you can use anytime, for free. The RiverRun Fitness Trail at…
Summer in the Exchange District is here, and with it come hot days, warm walks, and sunny patio moments. Luckily, the neighbourhood is a hub for refreshing sips, and local bars, restaurants, and cafés are…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Fringe season! The 38th annual Winnipeg International Fringe Festival kicks off this week, and we’re getting ready for 12 days of theatre, discovery, and incredible talent lighting…
A walk through the Exchange District isn’t complete without taking in the diverse public art that adds colour, character, and meaning to the neighbourhood. Set against a backdrop of cobblestone streets and historic buildings, these…
