Issue link: http://tourismwpg.uberflip.com/i/1514624
Boho Osborne Village is renowned for its trendy fashion, gift and jewellery boutiques. For posh threads, beauty pampering, and specialty foods, head to Academy Road in the upscale River Heights neighbourhood. The artsy crowd flocks to the Exchange District for local artworks, boutiques and funky vintage shops. Browse the two-storey Forks Market and Johnston Terminal for global goods and made-in-Manitoba food souvenirs. Newer shops include Coal & Canary, McNally Robinson Booksellers Manitoba Mukluks and Jenna Rae Cakes. The $200 million Outlet Collection Winnipeg is Central Canada's only dedicated outlet shopping centre. The 400,000 sq. ft. retail development has 100 retailers featuring six anchor tenants. The city has a variety of markets offering local produce, food, ceramics, clothing and gifts, including Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers' Market (open year- round); pop-up events like Third + Bird and Luckygirl Markets; plus night markets held at Outlet Collection Winnipeg, in Chinatown and Assinboine Downs. Sensational Shopping From big-box stores and popular brand name retailers to one-of-a-kind treasure troves, Winnipeg's shopping scene caters to all tastes. HEART OF THE ARTS Known as the cultural cradle of Canada, Winnipeg's arts, music and theatre scene is alight with talent and star power. Discover the stunning artists and arts groups— many of Canada's oldest and most prestigious—that call this city home. Begin by exploring the historic Exchange District, Winnipeg's arts and culture hub. Hop around local art galleries, including Mayberry Fine Art, the renowned Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery and Fleet Galleries. Head downtown to the Winnipeg Art Gallery to view the world's largest collection of contemporary Inuit art at Qaumajuq. Then, stop by the cutting-edge Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art next door. In the evening, take in a performance at one of the city's renowned theatres: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Le Cercle Moliere (Canada's longest-running theatre company) or Prairie Theatre Exchange. Watch the graceful steps of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, view rehearsals at the downtown studio, or book a group tour for a behind- the-scenes look at the costume closet. For one of Canada's oldest modern companies, experience the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers. Music buffs soak in the sounds of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Opera or a top-notch musical at Rainbow Stage – Canada's oldest outdoor musical theatre, celebrating 70 years in 2024. The city is teeming with live music from local bands filling up all the hip joints, to touring bands that stop by the West End Cultural Centre, to headliners who sellout one of the busiest venues in North America, Canada Life Centre. Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, Burton Cummings Theatre for Performing Arts, Club Regent and the historic Park Theatre are among the city's most popular live performance venues. Kristhine Guerrero Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Matt Duboff W INNIPEG S T ORY IDE AS 20 For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Susan Ainley at 204.954.0775 or susan@tourismwinnipeg.com