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Courtesy West End BIZ Courtesy Provencher BIZ Courtesy Corydon BIZ Courtesy Dan Harper Courtesy Academy Road BIZ Neighbourhoods Breakdown ACADEMY ROAD One of Winnipeg's premier destinations for upscale boutiques, unique gift stores and gourmet specialty shops. Here, you will find designer clothing, exceptional glassware, decadent chocolates, exotic teas and coffee blends, European shoes, fine wines and much more. While on Academy Road, be sure to stop and sample regional cuisine at fusion grill or grab a gourmet slice at Pizzeria Gusto. www.academyroadbiz.com OSBORNE VILLAGE Boho and artsy meet kitsch and cool in the creative community of Osborne Village. Early 1900s architecture stands alongside modern high rises in Winnipeg's most densely populated neighbourhood, housing a mix of young and old, hip and urban. "The Village" is home to an incredible variety of shops and unique restaurants. Here, you'll find everything from specialty cookware, unique jewellery and clothing by local designers to restaurants serving up regional cuisine and ethnic delights. www.osbornevillage.com CORYDON AVENUE The spot to be on summer evenings as crowds of people gather to meet, dine al fresco and savour some of the best food and gelati in the city. Once known as Winnipeg's "Little Italy", Corydon Avenue now features a wide array of cuisine from regional fare to Japanese to Indian and of course, classic Italian. Whether stopping for a quick espresso or out for a night on the town, Corydon Avenue is sure to delight all of your senses. www.corydonbiz.com ST. BONIFACE Winnipeg's French Quarter is the heart of the city's history. Visit Musée Le Saint-Boniface Museum and take a trip through Métis and Franco-Manitoban culture, and then wander the grounds of St. Boniface Cemetery and Cathedral, the eternal resting place of Manitoba's father, Louis Riel. Grab a latte and stroll over the Esplanade Riel. Stop at the bridge's new restaurant tenant Chez Sophie for authentic French fare and sweeping views of the city's gorgeous scenery and rushing rivers. www.provencherbiz.ca WEST END Winnipeg's West End is alive with the rhythm of many nations and cultures. This ethnically rich neighbourhood is home to a culinary cornucopia of food from countries around the world, specialty grocery stores and live performance venues. Explore the area's people, history and culture on an award-winning West End BIZ guided mural tour. www.westendbiz.ca For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Nisha Tuli at 204.954.1993 or nisha@tourismwinnipeg.com 9