Tours + Heritage
A National Historic Site, the Exchange District features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings built between 1880 and 1920—all tucked away within a small 20-block area. Nicknamed the “Chicago of the North”, the neighbourhood features massive stone and brick warehouses, elegant terracotta-clad buildings, narrow angled streets as well as cobblestone paths and alleyways. The collective character of these built resources is distinctive and relatively intact. The importance of the area can also be expanded to include the city’s role with respect to grain trade, civic development and labour. The Exchange does a great job of illustrating the city’s key role as a centre of grain and wholesale trade, finance and manufacturing in two historically important periods in western development.
HISTORY + ARCHITECTURE
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…