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Tour titans Heartland International Travel and Tours is an award-winning, full-service destination management company. Its flagship Hermetic Code Tour has been celebrated in countless publications from Atlas Obscura to the Toronto Star, providing an evening of intrigue and mystery within the Manitoba Legislative Building. The Exchange District Biz offers many thematic tours of the area, while the #1 Trip Advisor rated Winnipeg Trolley Company showcases much of the area too. Ô Tours is a charming outfit that offers a full range of receptive tour services in French, English, German, Japanese and Chinese. It will introduce you to spots like Fort Gibraltar, Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum and Saint-Boniface Cathedral, where you'll receive a lesson in Métis and Manitoba history. TOUR THE NEIGHBOURHOODS Corydon Avenue The place for people watching from sidewalk patios is Corydon Avenue. Winnipeg's former Little Italy spans 15 city blocks and is packed with charming cafés, bars and boutiques with a wide-ranging culinary scene. Can't-miss spots include The Roost for great cocktails, food and whimsical atmosphere; The Pennyloaf Bakery; Saperavi (one of Canada's very few Georgian restaurants); and the always gluten-free and vegan Cocoabeans Exchange District This national historic site has become a hotbed for creative types and excellent eateries. Amongst circa 1880s handsome buildings, you'll find fantastic restaurants like deer + almond, Clementine, Amsterdam Tea Room, Cordova Tapas and Wine and Peasant Cookery. The area also features eclectic shops, impressive museums, Patent 5 Distillery, breweries and Winnipeg's theatre district. Osborne Village & South Osborne Osborne Village is a walkable, boho-chic enclave located just south of downtown. It is studded with charming boutiques, consignment shops and rave- worthy restaurants like Sous Sol. A five-minute drive past Osborne Village will bring you to South Osborne, a culinary hot spot that features celebrated eateries like The Oxbow Natural Wine Bar & Restaurant, BMC Market, Tabula Rasa and Vera Pizzeria. Saint-Boniface Saint-Boniface is the heart of Manitoba's francophone culture and an outstanding spot for foodies looking for pastries, chocolates, coffee and French fare. West End The West End continues to grow as a vibrant culinary and cultural destination in the city, featuring 1,000 businesses spread across 200 blocks, including more than 150 restaurants and world food markets. The West End Business Improvement Zone does a tremendous job introducing people to this area, providing culinary, mural and other special tours that can be tailored to your group's interests. For culinary enthusiasts, a few can't miss spots include Pho Hoang, Sargent Taco, Feast Café Bistro and Gâto Bakeshop. Winnipeg profile Mike Peters 10 Winnipeg Business Events magazine