Tours + Heritage
A National Historic Site, the Exchange District features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings built between 1880 and 1920—all tucked away within a small 20-block area. Nicknamed the “Chicago of the North”, the neighbourhood features massive stone and brick warehouses, elegant terracotta-clad buildings, narrow angled streets as well as cobblestone paths and alleyways. The collective character of these built resources is distinctive and relatively intact. The importance of the area can also be expanded to include the city’s role with respect to grain trade, civic development and labour. The Exchange does a great job of illustrating the city’s key role as a centre of grain and wholesale trade, finance and manufacturing in two historically important periods in western development.
HISTORY + ARCHITECTURE
Soho kitchen + wine brings the Soul of Naples to the Exchange
Foodies, rejoice — there’s a new restaurant in the Exchange District! The creators of the wildly popular Sho Coffee &…
Explore the Creative Corners of 290 McDermot
Nestled between the Wilson Building and the Daylight Building at 290 McDermot Ave is the Glengarry building, a seven-storey landmark…
Local Spirits Shine at Patent 5
Patent 5 Distillery has been making waves in the spirits world since opening its doors in 2018. A homegrown Manitoba…
Submit to Lights On the Exchange 2026
The Exchange District BIZ and PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts are teaming up for a new initiative, and…
BreakOut West is coming to Winnipeg
For the first time since 2014, BreakOut West is coming back to Winnipeg. Part festival and part conference, this multi-day…
The Art of Dining at deer + almond
A Winnipeg institution, deer + almond has been synonymous with quality, creativity, and heart since it first opened its doors…