Welcome to the Exchange District
National Historic Site and 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.
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.
Together with the Winnipeg City Council adopted Exchange District Plan 2022, the Exchange District Community Investment Strategy, sets the course to transform the area into Canada’s most walkable and successful urban neighbourhood.
Upcoming Events
TechThursday
TechThursday was created to help build the Winnipeg Tech Community post COVID . TechThursdays happen every Thursday at 4:30pm at…
FIRST FRIDAYS IN THE EXCHANGE
May 3rd – 5-9pm (and later!) Presenting our First Fridays feast of (almost) FIFTY offerings assured to suit any palate……
ART TALK/ART WALK
ART TALK/ART WALK May 3 ‘Defying Conformity, Discovery through Painting’ With Artist Derek Bassey. Moderated by Susan Freig. 5:30pm: Doors…
First Friday Bike-In
Biking to the Exchange is easier than you think! Join us with Bike Winnipeg on the first Friday of each…
Art + Sound Bath
A Journey of Art & Sound on Sunday May 5th @ The Warehouse on King St. Meet the transformative power…
Artsjunktion Pop-Up Depot
Visit the Artsjunktion team in Bijou Park (adjascent to 492 Main St.) Thursdays + Saturdays 12pm – 4pm beginning May…
Latest Posts
History Meets Creativity at 75 Albert Street
Nestled on the corner where Albert meets McDermot is 75 Albert (aka the Silvestor-Willson Building), a structure with a storied…
Sustainability in the Exchange
It’s almost Earth Day, a time of year to consider our environmental impact and the steps we are taking to…
Architecture in the Exchange
A walk down the cobblestone streets of the Exchange District feels like stepping into Winnipeg’s past. The architecture vividly depicts…