Tourism Winnipeg

7 LEGENDS + TALES • Volume 10• 2022 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 NEW Opening in the summer of 2022, Wyndham Garden is a full-service hotel located on the first Urban Reserve in Winnipeg; the Long Plain Madison Reserve located on Treaty 1 territory. The hotel is owned by Long Plain First Nation and will be operated by Winnipeg-based Sparrow Hotels. The hotel features 132 guest rooms, pool, waterslide, fitness centre, flexible meeting space, dining room and café. Located across from the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Sutton Place Hotels is opening a 275-room hotel in 2025. 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 moved into the Winnipeg market with the opening of Hyatt House Winnipeg South West by Outlet Collection Winnipeg and IKEA. 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 recently renovated and rebranded Oval Room Brasserie dining room. Sparrow Hotels is a local chain encompassing three Winnipeg hotels and three restaurants. Inn at the Forks is an eco-friendly property with one of the city's hottest new restaurants, SMITH, a spa with treatments and stylish rooms. The architecturally suave Mere Hotel is located on Waterfront Drive and boasts river views. Norwood Hotel in Saint-Boniface boasts two stylish new eatery concepts—Pauline's, a premier brunch spot and comfort food cooked over a wood-fired grill at The Wood Tavern. Brand name hotels include The Fairmont, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott and more. Winnipeg is home to 7,100 hotel rooms with more than 20 opening since 2011. Kristhine Guerrero Kristhine Guerrero Hyatt House Winnipeg – South / Outlet Collection

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