Sam’s Place: Where Coffee Meets Community
At Sam’s Place, every cup of coffee comes with a side of social impact. More than a caffeine fix, each sip supports a youth empowerment program aimed at building brighter futures. Sam’s Place, a social…
At Sam’s Place, every cup of coffee comes with a side of social impact. More than a caffeine fix, each sip supports a youth empowerment program aimed at building brighter futures. Sam’s Place, a social…
Diana Lynn VanderMeulen Diana Lynn VanderMeulen is a Toronto-based multimedia artist whose practice fluidly alternates between digital and analogue mediums. With a focus on extended reality and cyclical material use, Diana uses new media in…
Lights On The Exchange, a public winter arts festival, aims to reconstruct historical narratives in relation to the district’s heritage buildings. Jonato Dalayoan and Kristen Roos shine light on the colourful histories in their festival…
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means spending time with loved ones. While the time-honoured tradition of ‘date night’ happens all year, there’s something extra magic about a day dedicated to celebrating love. Nestled in the…
Lights On The Exchange, a public winter arts festival, aims to reconstruct historical narratives in relation to the district’s heritage buildings. Claire Johnston and Casey Koyczan share Indigenous history and traditions through their art. Claire…
For 30 years, Hilary Druxman has designed beautiful, timeless jewelry in the Exchange District. Armed with decades of experience and a passion for community, Hilary Druxman has become a destination location and a mainstay in…
Borgo Antico is bringing authentic Italian food and an intimate, cheerful atmosphere to the Exchange District. Owners Giacomo and Susan Appice are no strangers to the restaurant scene. These industry veterans have been making waves…
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…
This year, Ashdown Market opened its doors in the Exchange District. It’s filled with fresh produce, affordable groceries, and a vibrant sense of community. The Ashdown Warehouse building was one of Winnipeg’s first buildings in…
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,…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
26 Market Kinto Day Off Tumbler $54 Available in a variety of stunning colours, the Day Off Tumbler is double-walled with a vacuum seal to prevent heat transfer. It will keep its contents hot or…