Shop Local. Shop the Exchange.
The Exchange District is Winnipeg’s premier local and independent holiday shopping destination. Walk outdoors from shop to shop for your curb-side pickup and grab a hot beverage or a bite to-go.
In a holiday season like no other, we’re making it simple for you to discover what’s in store from our more than 40 one-of-a-kind local retailers.
The Exchange District is ready to help you meet your holiday shopping needs safely and easily in an unprecedented time.
From handy gift guides to clear and easy options for distanced ordering and pickup, the Exchange District is coming together to bring you a COVID-safe shopping experience that allows you to support local.
Le Vegan Week
Exchange District eateries dish up gourmet plant-based comfort food all week as part of VegFest.
Sean McKay: Winnipeg’s Own Pasta Wizard
Chef turned entrepreneur with a passion for flavour, homemade pasta and bringing people together in a charming, elevated Winnipeg bistro
Quick Exchange with SoGa Soap
Soga Soap’s whimsical artisan skincare products are gentle on the skin and a feast for the eyes. It all started as a mere hobby.
Quick Exchange with Chris Graves
Accidental Winnipegger & owner of the Kings Head, Chris Graves was relocating to Vancouver when his car broke down near Thunder Bay.
Introducing the Exchange District Cooking Club
Interactive cooking show brings flavours of the Exchange District to your home.
Exchange District Gifts for the Happy Home
We’ve all had to spend more time at home this year, and while we look ahead to crossing the threshold into 2021, these gifts will keep things cozy, from your home to theirs.
Gift Highlights
Featured Businesses
Denatured Lab
Denatured is Canada’s only open-access perfumery lab and olfactive workshop space specializing in custom fragrance creation through private and group workshops. Denatured also houses a lifestyle boutique carrying fragrance products, coffee and cocktail supplies, homewares and independent magazines among other things
TOAD HALL TOYS
At Toad Hall Toys we pride ourselves on our unique selection, old world charm, and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Located in the heart of Winnipeg’s Exchange District, we are Manitoba’s largest and oldest independent toy retailer.
LENNARD TAYLOR
Lennard Taylor is a boutique fashion house that designs, produces, and offers high-quality, fashion-forward women’s clothing.
LITTLE BROWN JUG
Little Brown Jug is located in an old livery stable in the historic Exchange District of Winnipeg, where it has made uncommon investments in energy recovery and conservation. In a short period of time, the brewery has become a unique meeting place and taproom visitors can experience the beer making process from grain to glass.
Colosimo Coffee Roasters
We roast weekly for optimal freshness. Taste the difference freshness makes. We pride ourselves on providing premium Direct Trade Coffees from our cafe or delivered fresh to your door to enjoy.
K9 Storm Inc.
Lifetime Warranty Leashes, Collars, and Harnesses for your Dog to Allow you to Storm Through Anything™ and Come Home Safely 🐺👊💥
PATENT 5
Patent 5 is a craft distillery and tasting room located in the Exchange District, Winnipeg’s National Historic site. Enjoy an artfully designed cocktail in the turn of the century warehouse that once housed the horses and wagons of the Dominion Express Company.
CANADIAN FOOTWEAR
Specialists in proper fitting shoes and overall foothealth. “We Fit You” at three Winnipeg locations & online. Over 50 footwear brands in stock.
ACROSS THE BOARD GAME CAFE
Winnipeg’s first Game cafe: Across the Board has a unique board game store offering everything from the Settlers of Catan to Cribbage.
Cre8ery Gallery
“Cre8ery Gallery and Studio”, an independently-owned, commercial gallery representing well over 200 artists per year, is conveniently located on the 2nd floor at 125 Adelaide Street, in Winnipeg’s vibrant Exchange District.
Katie + Gunner Gallery
A Gallery + Shop featuring traditional + more contemporary forms of Art.
U.N. LUGGAGE
A Winnipeg institution since 1940 and quite possibly…Canada’s best bag store.