Summer in the Exchange
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, the Exchange District comes alive! There’s nothing quite like summer in the Exchange, a season filled with unforgettable events and experiences for every audience. Shine…
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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 past and colourful present. Since its very inception, the building has been a community hub…
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 live more sustainably. In the Exchange District, sustainability is a community effort, and we’re proud…
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 the city’s evolution over the past century and hints at its future development. While modern…
Lights On The Exchange Artist Spotlight #2
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…
Lights On The Exchange Artist Spotlight #1
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…
Hilary Druxman Jewelry Celebrates 30 Years of Brilliance
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…
Brushing History: The Travelling Sign Painters Revive Hand-Painted Art in the Exchange
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…
Ghosts Signs in the Exchange: A Glimpse Into the Past with Matt Cohen
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…
Ashdown Market: A Fresh Start for Groceries in the Exchange
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…
Exchange District: Le Burger Week Roundup 2023
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: Where Independent Cinema Shines
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…