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8 For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Gillian Chester at 204.954.1977 or gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com THE EXCHANGE DISTRICT A National Historic Site that has become a hotbed for creative types and cool stores, The Exchange retains all the charms of its 19th century beginnings. You'll find the heart of Winnipeg's live theatre and concert scene, which includes the jazzy Cube outdoor stage and Pantages Playhouse Theatre (to name but a few). When you stroll along its charming streets you'll be met with numerous art galleries and design stores, nouveau coffee shops, record stores, stately pubs, antique shops, and an incredible array of restaurants. www.exchangedistrict.org OSBORNE VILLAGE This boho-chic enclave was named "Canada's Greatest Neighbourhood" by the Canadian Institute of Planners in 2012 – and it's not simply because a lot of the "cool kids" call the surrounding area home. Just south of downtown, Osborne Village is an invitingly walkable stretch that gives a block party vibe, especially in the summer. Independent fashionable shops stand hand-in-hand 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 place to visit, night or day. 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 Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum and take a trip through Métis and Franco-Manitoban culture, and then explore Fort Gibraltar, a recreated fur trading post of the North West Company where costumed interpreters bring history to life. Wander the grounds of St. Boniface Cemetery and Cathedral, the eternal resting place of Manitoba's founder, Louis Riel. Stroll cute neighbourhood boutiques and cafes along Provencher Boulevard, then walk over the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge to The Forks. 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 Neighbourhoods Breakdown Courtesy Zyron Paul Felix Courtesy West End BIZ Courtesy Destination Canada Courtesy Osborne Village BIZ Courtesy Garry Robinson