Kat’s guide to the Peg
Neighbourhoods
Saint Boniface - or St.B. - is Winnipeg's "French Quarter". With lots of history, nice old houses, parks, pretty little shops and boutiques, and the downtown just a 5 minute ride away by car or bus, the area is quaint, picturesque and extremely walkable.
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Saint Boniface
Saint Boniface - or St.B. - is Winnipeg's "French Quarter". With lots of history, nice old houses, parks, pretty little shops and boutiques, and the downtown just a 5 minute ride away by car or bus, the area is quaint, picturesque and extremely walkable.
In this 20-square-block district, just across the river from my place, everything is less than a 10-minute walk away: an unparalleled collection of independent shops, locally made goods, artist studios, delightfully curated vintage, and Winnipeg’s longest operating toy-store. The Exchange District is the perfect place to discover something new! Look up walk in the Exchange here: https://exchangedistrict.org/first-fridays-in-the-exchange/
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Exchange District
In this 20-square-block district, just across the river from my place, everything is less than a 10-minute walk away: an unparalleled collection of independent shops, locally made goods, artist studios, delightfully curated vintage, and Winnipeg’s longest operating toy-store. The Exchange District is the perfect place to discover something new! Look up walk in the Exchange here: https://exchangedistrict.org/first-fridays-in-the-exchange/
Artsy neighbourhood where, next to improv, stand-up comedy, live bands, choir concerts, you can enjoy shops (fashion, handmade jewelry, and vinyl records), and a variety of food & drink places.
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Osborne Village
Artsy neighbourhood where, next to improv, stand-up comedy, live bands, choir concerts, you can enjoy shops (fashion, handmade jewelry, and vinyl records), and a variety of food & drink places.
Sightseeing
One of the most unique museums - must see exhibitions - with a fabulous architecture and great views over the city.
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I-Museum yamaHolo eKanada
85 Israel Asper WayOne of the most unique museums - must see exhibitions - with a fabulous architecture and great views over the city.
Where two rivers meet you can always expect an ancient trading place, and Winnipeg owes a lot of its cultural vibe to this history. Now it's a market and park space with good food, lots to do, crafts shops - a good place to hang out.
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The Forks National Historic Site
Forks Market RoadWhere two rivers meet you can always expect an ancient trading place, and Winnipeg owes a lot of its cultural vibe to this history. Now it's a market and park space with good food, lots to do, crafts shops - a good place to hang out.
Take a nice walk by the river and see the Cathedral ruins for a historic feel of the importance of this neighbourhood.
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Saint Boniface Cathedral
180 Av. de la CathedraleTake a nice walk by the river and see the Cathedral ruins for a historic feel of the importance of this neighbourhood.
This should definitely be part of you river walk..
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Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum
219 Tache AveThis should definitely be part of you river walk..
A one of a kind festival, a must see in Winnipeg!!
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Festival du Voyageur
233 Provencher BlvdA one of a kind festival, a must see in Winnipeg!!
Food scene
Great local food & drink, fantastic view over the river, reasonable prices & friendly staff, what's not to love?
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Cibo Waterfront Cafe
339 Waterfront DrGreat local food & drink, fantastic view over the river, reasonable prices & friendly staff, what's not to love?
Only a short walk from my place, with baked goods to die for..
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La Belle Baguette
248 Av. de la CathedraleOnly a short walk from my place, with baked goods to die for..
The cappuccinos are not only good, they look like works of art;)
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Café Postal
202 Provencher BlvdThe cappuccinos are not only good, they look like works of art;)
Hop skip & a jump from my place and the food is delicious!
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Chaise Café & Lounge
271 Provencher BlvdHop skip & a jump from my place and the food is delicious!
Real. Good. Cheese. Also baguette, local honeys & jams.. hmmm.
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Fromagerie Bothwell
136 Provencher BlvdReal. Good. Cheese. Also baguette, local honeys & jams.. hmmm.
Dwarf no Cachette Café & Gift
157 Provencher BlvdQuirky place where Japanese food is more than just sushi!
Pubs & Bars
Little Brown Jug Brewing
336 William AveAwesome local beer!
King's Head Pub
120 King StClassic British-style pub!
Patent 5 Distillery
108 Alexander AveArt & Architecture
Winnipeg Art Gallery
300 Memorial BlvdManitoba Legislative Building
450 BroadwayAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Public transport is massively underrated in Winnipeg..
..and parking scarce & expensive in the downtown. Get a peggo card and load it up, rather than fiddling with the exact change.