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…
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…
Lights on the Exchange Artist Spotlight #3
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 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…
The Best Date Night Spots in the Exchange
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 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…
Borgo Antico: Classic Italian comes home to the Exchange
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…
Shop the Exchange 2023 Gift Guide #2: Everyday Indulgences
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…
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…