WINNIPEG2 011 VISItor’s GUIDE SMALLTOWNFRIENDLY BIGTOWNFUN YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO WINNIPEG contents TOURISM WINNIPEG PARTNERS: Messages.....................................................................2-5 Manitoba Hotel Association 10.Winnipeg.Must.Sees..............................................6-7 204.942.0671 | www.manitobahotelassociation.ca Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservice Winnipeg.Information...............................................8-12 Association Things.To.Do............................................................. 13-71 204.783.9955 | www.mrfa.mb.ca 2011 Winnipeg Festivals & Events ............................................14-21 Tourisme Riel 2504.233.8343 | www.tourismeriel.com Entertainment Venues ......................................................... 22-24 Travel Manitoba Family Fun ............................................................................ 25-27 204.927.7800 | www.travelmanitoba.com Winnipeg Convention Centre Galleries ..............................................................................28-30 204.956.1720 | www.wcc.mb.ca Gaming..................................................................................31-32 BIZ Associations of Winnipeg: Museums / Historical ...........................................................33-40 Academy Road BIZ Nightlife ................................................................................41-44 204.947.0700 | www.academyroadbiz.com Corydon Avenue BIZ Of Interest ...........................................................................45-50 204.284.3700 | www.corydonbiz.com Outdoors / Parks ...................................................................51-55 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Performing Arts ...................................................................56-59 204.958.4622 | www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com Exchange District BIZ Shopping ..............................................................................60-62 204.942.6716 | www.exchangedistrict.org Sports .................................................................................. 63-67 Provencher Boulevard BIZ Tours .....................................................................................68-71 204.480.9029 | www.provencherbiz.ca Mosaic Market BIZ Photo credits ..................................................................................72 204.589.7359 Where.to.Eat...........................................................73-82. Norwood Grove BIZ 204.231.9373 | www.norwoodgrove.mb.ca Where.to.Stay........................................................83-94 Old St. Vital BIZ Neighbourhoods.&.Maps..................................... 95-103. 204.233.9535 | www.oldstvitalbiz.com Sample.Itineraries..............................................104-106. Osborne South BIZ 204.284.2671 Index..................................................................... 107-108. Osborne Village BIZ 204.474.1008 | www.osbornevillage.com winnipeg’s destination marketing organization Selkirk Avenue BIZ 204.586.3445 Tourism Winnipeg is the city’s destination marketing organization, St. James Village BIZ responsible for attracting new tourism business to Winnipeg and increasing 204.889.9628 | www.stjamesbiz.com overnight visitations to the city through a wide array of collaborative initiatives with industry and partners. Tourism Winnipeg is a key division Transcona BIZ within Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. - an arm’s length organization 204.222.8566 | www.transconabiz.ca strategically focused on being a leader in stimulating economic growth and West Broadway BIZ elevating Winnipeg as an ideal place to live, work, invest and visit. 204.229.6039 | www.westbroadwaybiz.com West End BIZ Contact us at: 300-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2A9 204.954.7900 | www.westendbiz.ca Phone: 204.943.1970 | Toll Free: 1.800.665.0204 | Fax: 204.942.4043 Winnipeg Visitor Guide ©2011. All rights reserved. Reproduction without The 2011 Winnipeg Visitor’s Guide permission is prohibited. Tourism Winnipeg makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this guide. However, errors, omissions, and is available for download at changes can occur. We apologize for any inconvenience. visitwinnipegnow.com Cert no. SW-COC000952 LEGEND wheelchair accessible W | some restrictions apply – call for details w | Manitoba Star Attraction A www.visitwinnipegnow.com WINNIPEG 2011 VISITORS GUIDE WELCOME TO du Voyageur La Festival WINNIPEG2 011 Fort Gibraltar Fort 2 www.visitwinnipegnow.com messages A MESSAGE FROM MARINA R. JAMES On behalf of Tourism Winnipeg, thank you for choosing to visit our great city! Whether you are here for business or for leisure, for a day or for a week, we invite you to experience Winnipeg’s diverse character, including our flourishing arts scene, tantalizing regionally inspired cuisine, world-class festivals and events, and rich history dating back to the fur trade. Your senses will be engaged as you groove to the sounds of our live indie music scene, take a sight-seeing tour through the historic Exchange District complete with its turn-of-the-last- century architecture, and feel the cold crisp air on your nose and cheeks as you sip Caribou, a beverage of choice at Festival du Voyageur’s hip ice bar. As you soak it all in, you will soon discover that the heart of our city is our warm hospitality imparted by the creative and innovative people who have chosen to call Winnipeg home. As a proud ‘pegger, let me share a taste of the Winnipeg I know and love… Who I’m currently following in the local music scene: Vocal quintet Chic Gamine is innovative and enjoyable. Très bien! What I consider to be a Winnipeg “must-see”: The Hermetic Code Tour at the Legislative Building. Thanks to Frank Albo for the extensive research he did in uncovering this city treasure. La Festival du Voyageur La Festival Where I go for a great meal: Wasabi on Broadway for their Wil San roll, The Current at Inn at the Forks for the bricken chicken and Paradise Restaurant for their homemade ravioli. When I’m most aware of Winnipeg’s culturally diverse community: When riding the elevator Fort Gibraltar Fort at the Richardson Building, walking downtown on Portage Avenue, shopping for groceries at Sun Wah Supermarket or ordering dim sum at Kum Koon Garden. Why I love weekends in the city: I go mansion gazing through Armstrong’s Point (also known as “the gates”) and then pop-in at The Nook for sausage and eggs. Try it smothered in Frank’s hot sauce with a dash of ketchup on the side and wash it down with a cup of coffee. It doesn’t get any better than this! Winnipeg offers you a vibrant landscape of theatrical and visual arts expression, an eclectic music and dining scene, and a vast array of hip and trendy shops tucked away in cool, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods. We trust that the information you glean from our Visitor’s Guide will whet your appetite and appeal to your inner modern-day explorer, translating into a truly unique and memorable visit. Our website, visitwinnipegnow.com, will also assist you in making the most of your vacation, with many a la carte and itinerary options to choose from. Enjoy your time here and come back and visit us again soon! Marina R. James, President & CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. www.visitwinnipegnow.com 3 WINNIPEG 2011 VISITORS GUIDE A MESSAGE FROM MINISTER ROB MOORE On behalf of the Harper Government, I encourage you to explore the wonderfully diverse city of Winnipeg. Full of excitement and charm, Winnipeg has an eclectic mix of arts and culture that is sure to appeal to all travellers. From world-renowned festivals and museums, to historic sites parks and to shopping and spas, Winnipeg has something for everyone. This urban ambience is coupled with the warmth and friendliness of the city’s small-town roots, making Winnipeg a truly unforgettable destination. Whether you are already here or are considering a visit, the city, the province and the rest of the country welcome you with open arms. We are always happy to see you. The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism A MESSAGE FROM MINISTER LYNNE YELICH Welcome to Manitoba where small-town hospitality and big city adventures heighten your senses. The friendly spirit of the people ignite this province with vibrant energy. Be captivated by the splendour of the lakes and forests, the untamed beauty of the tundra, and the freedom of the prairie skies. I love to visit Manitoba. When in Winnipeg, I enjoy the historic and contemporary architecture, the skyline and, of course, the shopping! Be part of the spirit of Manitoba, at the heart of this amazing country of Canada - our place and yours. The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER GREG SELINGER Welcome to Manitoba’s capital city! I am pleased to invite you to discover Winnipeg with the essential 2011 Winnipeg Visitor’s Guide as a map. Our communities are vibrant and diverse, making for an extraordinary assortment of music, international cuisine, cultural events and visual arts. Every season is unique in its offerings, from the Winnipeg Folk Festival to kick off the summer or the Festival de Voyageur to celebrate our French heritage in winter, come and learn more about the heart of the continent and the spirit of Manitobans. We are proud of our history and heritage, the strength of our neighbourhoods, and the great fun to be had here all year long. I invite you to come and explore one great city. Greg Selinger, Premier