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7 LEGENDS + TALES • Volume 9• 2021 OSBORNE VILLAGE Just south of downtown, Osborne Village is an invitingly walkable stretch that gives the block a party vibe, especially in summer. Independent fashion boutiques intermingle with some of Winnipeg's more brilliant restaurants (some with hidden patios) and bars of both the dive and craft cocktail variety. It all makes for a gem of a place to visit, night or day. 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. corydonbiz.com SERENE STAYS New properties Located across from the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Sutton Place Hotels is opening a 275-room hotel in 2021. The property is part of a transformative new downtown plaza now under construction, which will include enclosed skywalks, boutiques, restaurants, and green space, breathing new life and vibrancy into the city's core. Hyatt is moving into the Winnipeg market with the opening of two new properties. Opening in 2019 is Hyatt House Winnipeg South West by Outlet Collection Winnipeg and IKEA. Hyatt Place Downtown is slated for opening in 2020. The 122-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Winnipeg, Manitoba is an all-suite property connected to the existing Fairfield Inn & Suites, making it the first dual-branded property in Winnipeg. Best Western Premier Transcona is set to open August 2019, featuring 141 rooms and suites, conference room, Bistro Bar and indoor pool with waterslide. Unique and recognized properties The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre is a former Grand Trunk Railway Hotel with more than 100 years of history – and is famous for its haunted residents. The hotel boasts a world-class spa and the opulent Palm Lounge. Sparrow Properties is a local chain of hotels. Inn at the Forks is an eco-friendly property with one of the city's hottest new restaurants, SMITH, a spa with treatments that also incorporate Indigenous traditions, and stylish rooms. The architecturally suave Mere Hotel is located on Waterfront Drive and boasts river views. Brand name hotels include The Fairmont, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott and more. Since 2011, 21 new hotels have opened or expanded, bringing the total number of rooms up to 7,700 in 2019. William Au William Au Mere Hotel: Courtesy of Sparrow Hotels