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Fox & FiddleThe Fox & Fiddle is busy renovating the old 3,100 square foot

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historical building, the Fox & Fiddle will offer fine pub fare and a large selection of domestic and import draft beers for your

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Patio ProgramWhat says summer in Winnipeg more than an after-work stop at a patio? In recent years over a dozen new patios have taken shape in downtown Winnipeg, and this year Rudy’s Eat & Drink, Juss Jazz and Fame Nightclub will all be adding outdoor spaces to their venues. The Downtown BIZ is encouraging more to join them with its patio program. Restaurants interested in adding a patio work with the BIZ to make the application process effortless. The BIZ also offers a pilot program that allows downtown restaurants to test out a patio for one season, which includes borrowing patio fencing, tables, chairs and flower pots at no cost.

Winnipeg BodegaThe Line Up, popular downtown purveyor of pitas, thai, and fish ‘n chips, has given itself a brand makeover and renamed themselves Bodegoes. The new moniker was inspired by the word ‘bodega,’ which they explain as a common global reference to local community stores that captures the spirit of their restaurants – locally focused, engaged with their customers, and inspired by cultural diversity. The new name hangs above their locations in the Exchange, cityplace, and at the home of the Goldeyes.

Cyclists rejoiceCycling commuters now have 50 more places to park their ride in the city’s urban centre. This spring, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and Exchange District BIZ, with funding from the City of Winnipeg’s Active Transportation funding, installed 50 elegant new bicycle racks. The black and silver racks have a strong but artfully cast aluminum flat ribbon frame that allows cyclists to attach their bike at two points. The addition of these new bike racks will provide increased cycling amenities and promote more active transportation for those coming in and out of downtown Winnipeg.

Heritage Variety Adventure Park Winnipeg families can add one more great downtown park to their list of places to visit this summer! The Variety Heritage Adventure Park at The Forks is almost ten times the size of the old play structure, with seven different play zones. The zones portray significant history points of The Forks and Manitoba and is intended to engage children between the ages of 2 and 12 and their families, along with educational groups and tourists. And there’s a splash pad!

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Studio 393Graffiti Art Programming Inc.’s Studio 393 has found its home in the heart of the city. Located on the second floor of Portage Place, Studio 393 is an accessible studio space for emerging young artists and youth to hang out and show off their creativity. “This studio is the result of great support from our downtown partners’ and participants’ vision for a creative centre at the heart of the city, where youth from a variety of neighourhoods and backgrounds can meet, create and communicate their vision for an incredible downtown,” said Bob Veruela, Studio 393 Director. These youth participants will also create meaningful art installations throughout the downtown with the support of the Change for the Better program. 2nd floor, Portage Place.

Change for the Better A successful CEO Sleepout supported by local business and community leaders raised over $100,000 for Change for the Better last September. This April, Graffiti Art Programming Inc., Siloam Mission and Red Road Lodge were recipients of these funds, which will support programs that create employment opportunities for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. “We are thrilled to see these organizations’ programs in action and believe they are doing great work for our city and our downtown community,” said Stefano Grande, Executive Director of the Downtown BIZ. The second annual CEO Sleepout will take place on September 27, 2012. Get involved or donate at www.changeforthebetter.org

Steinkopf GardensSteinkopf Gardens went through an extensive makeover last year and has re-opened with a revitalized look and enhanced accessibility for the public. Nestled between the Centennial Concert Hall and the Manitoba Museum, the makeover was part of a $5 million infrastructure grant provided by the Government of Canada to renovate Manitoba Centennial Centre, where the Steinkopf Gardens is located. Steinkopf Gardens is looking forward to a busy summer as the location for the community gatherings and entertainment such as Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor summer shows. It’s also the location of this issue’s cover shoot! 555 Main Street.

Millennium Library ParkDowntown Winnipeg is getting greener as the Millennium Library Park nears completion. The Park will feature modernized outdoor site furniture pieces, a multi-season plaza, an urban wetland, a prairie wildflower garden and two major public art installations, the first of which was recently installed. Called Emptyful and created by Vancouver artist Bill Pechet, the piece stands 35 feet tall and is the largest public art project in Winnipeg to date. 251 Donald Street.

Furniture storesThe Penthouse building is home to a furniture store once more. While the upper floors are now home to condos, Interior Illusions has taken over the main floor with a spacious gallery of contemporary furniture. Just down the street, those whose taste in furnishings run to the ultra modern and Scandanavian will find themselves in heaven at HutK. Their showroom is the exclusive Winnipeg dealer for designers BluDot, Design House Stockholm and Tom Dixon. Check out furniture from them on page 11.

AvedaThe Ashdown Warehouse is getting a makeover – by Aveda. The high-end beauty company opened their doors in May with a 9,000 square foot beauty institute that will train stylists, colourists, and makeup artists. The building also houses a retail store where downtown shoppers can pamper themselves with products from skin care to “air care” candles and scents. Plans for an expansion in January of 2013 are already underway. 80 Rorie Street, 902-8332.

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Boon BurgerCanada’s first exclusive vegan burger café, Boon Burger, is adding a second location in the Exchange District. Taking over the Prairie Architects building at 141 Bannatyne Avenue, Boon Burger will have a variety of specialty burgers to choose from with your choice of homemade sesame fries, salad or soup. They also have flavourful smoothies, organic teas, and fair trade coffee available. The new location is set to open its doors July 17. 141 Bannatyne.

Rooftop FaceliftThe rooftop patio at cityplace is getting a makeover. Long a hidden favourite of the office lunchtime crowd with its tucked-away location behind the food court atrium, the patio has been closed off for renovations with promises of chic new furniture to come. The patio will be throwing open its doors later this year with a planned grand opening and private patio party to celebrate. 333 St. Mary Avenue.

Watch goes MobileIn a new partnership between Impark and the Downtown BIZ, two new mobile patrol vehicles will be cruising downtown to help improve feelings of safety during the evenings. The patrols will operate between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday, complementing the Downtown BIZ foot patrols and allowing them to cover more ground.

La BambaPopular Osborne village Mexican eatery La Bamba has opened a second location in the heart of downtown. Watched over by the Mexican wrestling masks over the bar, diners are served up some of the freshest guacamole in the city, as well as many other authentic Mexican dishes. With a convenient location on Portage Avenue, this spot is already becoming a favourite among the lunchtime office crowd. 285 Portage Avenue, 415-5713.

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LIGHT IT UP

Banish shadows and open up the room by getting taking advantage of the myriad lighting options out there. Here, wall sconces send light upward to heighten the ceiling and call attention to the natural wood ceiling, while colourful bedside lamps create a cozy glow just right for a bedroom.

GET LOW

Low, horizontal furniture can make ceilings feel higher and a room more spacious. Here a sleek, low-slung bed makes the ceilings soar and gives an airy feeling to the room.

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL

Create instant additional square footage with a mirror trick. You’re not limited to hanging them - a large-scale mirror propped in a corner can be a more modern choice and instantly makes a space feel bigger and brighter by multiplying the light and reflecting a large section of the room. Positioned strategically here opposite the room’s entry, it adds even more depth to the room by reflecting all the way into the hallway.

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MULTITASK

If your space is limited, find furniture that can serve more than one role. These can be as simple as a sofabed that lets you have extra overnight guests, or as creative as the whimsical cubes stacked in this corner. They serve as 1) end tables 2) extra seating 3) a colourful, stackable sculpture when not in use!

FOCAL WALL

Having a wall painted a deeper shade than another can make it recede, expanding the space. In some of Winnipeg’s condos, the work is done for you – the eye is already drawn to this natural brick accent wall. Keep it a focal point by adding artwork to it and showing off the heritage features of your space.

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Banish clutter by looking for pieces that include storage so you can keep your surfaces clear and the focus on your place instead of your collection of coffee mugs. Storage compartments perfect for photo albums and books are tucked into the side of this coffee table, and a sliding panel in the front of the TV stand reveals the ideal space to stash DVDs. Your favourite things stay close at hand, but out of sight.

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Remove “overstuffed” from your sofa-shopping vocabulary. “Streamlined” is the word to keep in mind when shopping for a downtown condo. Even though this sofa is long enough to seat 6, its lean profile means it doesn’t overwhelm the room. The choice of white upholstery against light paint also lets it blend with the wall and reduce its visual footprint even more. Want a hit of colour? Bring it in with accessories, accent pieces or throw pillows.

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Winnipeg’s downtown is undergoing a physical transformation more dramatic than any it’s seen in years. As the streetscape changes day by day, how can we create spaces that will resonate with Winnipeggers now and in the years to come? Three of Winnipeg’s top architects sat down with us to have a conversation about downtown architecture, how Winnipeggers feel about design in their city, and what can be done to foster design culture here.

What is the argument for investment in good design? Why is it important for us to care?

SASA: For me, it’s a clear case of sustainability. If you build crap, we’re not going to get attached to that, our kids are not going to get attached to that, and people are never going to get attached to the city. There’s so much resting on a good environment. And if you’re not going to do that, it doesn’t matter how green your building is if it’s bad, if it’s ugly, if it’s not worth walking by. To me, that’s the case for it all. If you’re not investing in that, then you’re basically not looking forward.

BRENT: I believe that 100 per cent. The greenest building is one that the community falls in love with. Because it’s going to stand there for 80 years, they’re going to make it last as long as possible. Where a building that

has all the bells and whistles of LEED, if people don’t love the building, they’re going to tear it down in ten years, because it’s not part of their culture.

DAVID: If future generations don’t take ownership somehow because of its value. Maybe it’s a cultural value.

SASA: I can think of some buildings that could be demolished, I’m not sure anyone is attached to them. But if say, the Bay were to be demolished, many people are attached to it. And those attachments are crucial, it’s what attaches us to the city and make us appreciate it.

DAVID: Part of that is because of their experiences with a building. But part of it is architectural. No one raised a finger when the old roller rink came down by the U of W, even though there must have been personal

history there for people. But the architecture didn’t do anything.

BRENT: That’s a very good point. It was as deeply engrained in our city as any building could be, but it was not a great piece of architecture. I think there’s a lot of things that design does. It gives an optimism to the city, that helps drive the economy, that helps keep the young people from moving to Calgary when they graduate. It does a lot of things. When you travel, what do you travel for?

People don’t think they care about architecture, but when they go to Paris…

SASA: That’s all they do.

BRENT: That’s all they do. So why do we not care the same way when we come back?

There was a contest held recently where people were asked to pick their favourite building in Winnipeg.What would you have voted for?

DAVID PENNER: Well hopefully that’s going to change every year.

BRENT: One of my favourite buildings in Winnipeg is the Manitoba Theatre Centre. It’s just the perfect blend - a great nod to the warehouses of the neighbourhood, but still extremely modern, and it’s held its own over the last 40 years. I think Red River College is the first building that sort of started Winnipeg’s new renaissance. I think it’s the first new building in the downtown that people actually looked at and said “If we get good design, we can get something as great as that.” I think that was sort of what got the ball rolling with what’s happening now.

You said “renaissance.” It does feel like there’s been a change in Winnipeg and that people are starting to care more about design. Are we moving in a good direction?

DAVID: There’s a renewed optimism. The last one was in, I’d say, the mid-century, and ended close to the era of the WAG, and then prior to that 50 years earlier, where we had buildings like Bank of Montreal. So it seems there’s a 50 year cycle in Winnipeg. Maybe because our economy is much stronger than it has been in 50 years. There’s more opportunity now than there has been.

BRENT: I think there’s also an optimism in Winnipeg now, in the last, say, 5 years…I hate to say cause the Jets came back, but there is definitely a “we’re as good as everybody else” feeling that’s beginning to grow, and it’s making people demand more or want more of their buildings. When I first started, 10-11 years ago, people were just happy to build. It didn’t matter what it was, didn’t matter what you demolished. We were just happy to have a building permit. But now people, I think, are demanding more.

DAVID: It’s an exception to be asked for something exceptional. Everyone wants something good, whatever

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that means, but I think it’s rare to be searched out to do something exceptional.

BRENT: But it feels to me like you can propose more now. I understand what you’re saying, but it does feels to me like there are fewer barriers to ideas than there were.

SASA: I think that’s true - this is one of the things that’s happening in Winnipeg, minds are expanding. Seeing the Hydro building defines what we should be doing for office buildings.

BRENT: I think it’s coming from both sides. There’s the Human Rights Museum, there’s the Hydro building, there’s Red River College, there’s those institutional buildings that are being done at a higher level. But then there’s you guys doing housing and the more practical buildings at a higher level as well, and I think it’s sort of meeting itself in the middle with higher quality for all buildings.

You all celebrate great design publicly and try to educate - do you feel like it’s making a difference?

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DAVID: I feel it, somehow, just intuitively I do. One of those indicators that I’ve noticed is public corporations, like Hydro, like The Forks North Portage, like CentreVenture, they’re starting to notice significantly more. To them it’s very important. My experience with them in the last couple of years has been great, in supporting better development downtown. CentreVenture and North Portage have been significant supporters of design culture these last number of years.

SASA: I think we’re getting to the point where not just any development is good development. I think we’re getting there, although we’re not there yet. But I think this might be helping us get a bit more choosy.

DAVID: And I wonder if the contemporary art culture also has an impact on this. Winnipeggers see ourselves as having amazing performing artists, like musicians, of a class beyond what our population should be able to do. Architects and designers can see the possibility that we can work on this global level, because contemporary artists are doing it, and musicians are doing it, and why can’t we do it?

SASA: There’s appetite. There’s appetite within the profession, the community. I’ve had the fortune to travel a bit more in Canada now, in between architecture schools and talk to architects in other cities, and everybody’s asking what is happening in Winnipeg. The warming huts are something that’s known all across the world now. All of that is happening and people are talking about it and wondering why is this going on.

The Forks warming huts - is that a symptom of more of an appreciation for design?

DAVID: I think it was the spirit of the design community. It was like a release. That was the first thing that happened as a community. And it was so well received that it became obvious that there was an appetite for it generally.

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What are some of the things you take into account when building in downtown Winnipeg?

BRENT: It has to engage with the street. I love the sidewalk treatment in this building [the Avenue Building], the way it goes in and out. I came by when they first pulled the scaffolding. And a guy walked by, just a normal guy, and said “I feel like I’m in another city, underneath that canopy.” And yeah, that’s exactly the point, because it engages the sidewalk.

SASA: We need to engage with the city – that was the big thing for us in this building. This sounds hokey, but you’ve got to feel something.

BRENT: Like your [David] Central Park building is a perfect example. I’ve been there lots of times when there’s people interacting with it, and it moves people. It’s not screaming “Look at me, I’m a building,” but it’s just beautifully simple and clean and gives people pride in that community.

SASA: And it’s still cool.

DAVID: The material was a bit of a stretch before the park was redeveloped. It seemed too precious. But the preciousness of it did help to turn the park around.

SASA: And that’s just a maintenance facility. It didn’t need an architect.

BRENT: Right, most of the time you’d throw up a shed over it. But they engaged an architect, they did better design, and that park is the better for it.

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David Penner on Storefront MB

We’re definitely at a key moment, cause you can see a lot happening. And you can see a lot more coming.

Everything that happens, all this development, we should visualize ourselves as part something much bigger and carry on with that optimism.

We all have to be aware as architects. There’s no room for “Ah, I’ll do it on the next one.“

“Storefront started when a group of us suggested to the Manitoba Association of Architects that I assemble a team to pursue the idea of a design centre. And through speaking to people and assembling that group, we realized that it would be better if it was even larger, including all design disciplines - interior design, landscape architecture, and planning. Storefront is trying to engage the entire design community, and we seem to be getting more and more out there all the time. We’ve been able to create partnerships with public corporations and entities outside the design community including the Downtown BIZ and the Chamber of Commerce, the Forks North Portage, the Winnipeg Arts Council, hopefully we’ll be doing something with the City of Winnipeg. I think they’ve come to understand that it’s mutually beneficial in the pursuit of making our physical environment better.”

Storefront is an organization dedicated to advancing the awareness and appreciation of design and the built environment in Manitoba.

Just a few of Storefront’s initiatives: quarterly discussions at the Free Press Café, the Design + Architecture Film Festival, Design Week, and a commerce design program launching in September.


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Final thoughts: We’ve got a great moment in the city right now. What can design do to help continue this momentum and make downtown spaces vibrant?

SASA: Design - I think we have to prove that it matters. It’s about emotion, it’s about engaging people. Good or bad, it’s almost irrelevant, as long as it’s part of our culture. We all need to be doing it, and promoting it through different means, and keep the public impressed with its importance.

BRENT: We’re definitely at a key moment, cause you can see a lot happening. And you can see a lot more coming. If we don’t keep the ball rolling, we could easily slide back into the 1990’s where the lowest common denominator was acceptable. We’re at a tipping point and that’s why I think public awareness and public education is so important. That whole SHED development is going to be a big redevelopment of that area, and we have to keep design at the forefront.

DAVID: I see a bit of a parallel, with the rapid transit system. The stations may seem almost overscale, but when it all gets developed, it’s going to feel right. I think we’re at that stage with much of the city development. It’s just beginning, and I’m optimistic that we can keep it going. Everything that happens, all this development we should visualize ourselves as part something much bigger and carry on with that optimism.

SASA: We all have to be aware as architects. There’s no room for “Ah, I’ll do it on the next one.“

This interview has been condensed and edited.

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Rudy’s Eat & Drink is the second of chef & owner Michael Shafer’s downtown eateries. Following the success of fine dining spot Sydney’s, Rudy’s is Shafer’s take on more easygoing, ‘supper club’ fare. What does a supper club atmosphere mean to him? “Drinks and good times,” says Shafer. “It’s a place where you can have dinner, then hang out for drinks, transition to the evening and not feel you have to go elsewhere.”

Rudy’s take on the tomato is classic American eatery. Their signature is their house meats, so what better place for tomato than as part of their Dirty Dozen BLT. Piled high with fresh lettuce, heirloom tomato, aioli and a staggering twelve slices of house-cured bacon, it’s no wonder it’s becoming a signature sandwich.

Rudy’s retro décor has drawn almost as much attention as its food, but came about almost accidentally after the purchase of a few vintage furniture pieces for the front lobby. Deciding to reuse as much as they could to be eco-friendly, the modern warm wood walls were gradually populated with pieces of 1960’s artwork and advertising, and the seating designed to evoke vintage barber chairs.

Opened in May, Arkadash serves up Mediterranean food, but with a spotlight on tastes from Morocco and Turkey.

“We wanted to show that Mediterranean isn’t just Greek, it’s many many shores and many many flavours,” says Executive Chef Karen Peters, who partners on Arkadash with President

and General Manager Kelvin Peters. “We don’t really have these flavours in Winnipeg, and they’re wonderful

flavours I wanted to share.”

Arkadash is housed in the site of the former Chocolate Shop, which was completely renovated into a bright, modern bistro with a spacious lounge. “We want people to take the time to enjoy their beverage and each other and the company,” says Peters. “Arkadash means friends, and the atmosphere we’re

trying to create is fine dining, but you’re relaxed.”

She describes their food as “sleek and sumptuous,” just like their décor. Their take on the tomato – roasted as a salad with

a rich pomegranate dressing. According to consulting chef Ty Wells, it’s a combo of old flavours coming into the new world.

“It’s a cutting edge cuisine here,” he says, “and we’re ready to see it take off.”

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Wells is a 7-year veteran of Paris’ famed Cordon

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Raise your glass to the comeback of the classic cocktail.

Drinks like the traditional martini have always had a certain glamour, but in recent years have finally become truly fashionable again, with boosts from the permanently cocktail-sipping characters of shows like Mad Men.

The Fairmont Winnipeg is at the forefront of the retro-cocktail comeback in the city with their Fairmont Artistic Mixology Experience (F.A.M.E.) Offered at Fairmonts across the world and brought to Winnipeg in 2007, it’s a program that gives the creation of their cocktail menu the same level of attention as their restaurant’s dinner menu.

To train up their bartenders in the program, they brought in the best. Bartenders from New York’s famed Milk & Honey bar were flown up to spend a week with Winnipeg’s Fairmont staff. Their Fairmont bartenders already had years of experience, but this training was intended to take them back to the glory days of the cocktail.

So what makes classic cocktails such stars? According to Hector Hurd, Restaurant Manager at the Velvet Glove and Lounge at the Fairmont Winnipeg, its balanced flavours and fresh quality ingredients - the same qualities you’d look for in your food.

Balanced flavours mean you should look for a cocktail that’s equal parts strong (alcohol), sour (usually fruit juices), and sweet (simple syrup or a liqueur). How do you know you’ve got it right - or wrong? “It’ll jump out at you when you drink it if it’s unbalanced - too sweet or too sour, you’ll just know,” says Hurd. “A balanced cocktail satisfies everything on your palate. It’s just right.”

To help you be the star of your own backyard barbeque, the Fairmont Winnipeg has shared their favourite classic cocktail recipes for summer, along with a list of the essential tools for a home bartendering kit below. Cheers!

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A steel shaker & shaker glass lets you aerate the drink when you shake it. Drinks also chill instantly when shaken over ice.

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Have a sharp paring knife on hand to cube things like limes.

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Going green, sustainability and being eco-friendly are all popular catchphrases these days - but what do these catchphrases look like when organizations put them to work?

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runs throughout the organization and it is a part of everyone’s job description,” says Ken Berg, Mountain Equipment Co-op store manager. “It is divided into five key areas: ethical sourcing, product sustainability, partnerships, community contributions and greening our operations.” MEC, along with Manitoba Hydro, was recently chosen by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers project as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2012.

Prior to the construction of the current MEC building in 2002, the site was occupied by three buildings. These buildings were carefully torn apart so that 95 per cent of old buildings could be reused or recycled in some way.

In the 10 years since these two flagships buildings have come downtown, other organizations have also made a significant impact. With the launch of Target Zero back in 2007, The Forks has created a vision that sets impressive goals for themselves: zero garbage, zero water consumption and zero carbon emissions.

Since the program launched, The Forks has upgraded their old HVAC system with a geothermal heating system that cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 1.5 kilotonnes a year. They have converted used oil that comes from Forks restaurants to fuel up equipment. They have been composting

material from their restaurants and fresh food producers. Also, by installing low-flow toilets, they save three Olympic-sized pools of water every year. Other initiatives in store for the future include an effective recycling program, composting for the 4 million visitors coming each year, bike path connections and services, and wind turbine to power their buildings.

The Forks as a whole is doing their part to go green, but other businesses on site have also done their part to stay green. Six years ago the Children’s Museum staff formed their Green Committee. The Museum’s mandate is to create a work environment that recognizes environmental issues and to encourage employees to work in eco-friendly ways.

They use compostable products (plates, cutlery, etc.), they reduce their water usage through the installation of auto-flush urinals and auto-shut off water taps, they use green seal-certified cleaning products, staff members have green winter uniform jackets that are made of recycled plastic and they have a variety of green items in their gift shop such as Sprig’s Eco Trucks that are paint-free and made with recycled sprigwood, reclaimed sawdust and recycled plastic.

The Children’s Museum also offers a lot of school programs that educate children about recycling and composting. “Our child guests will be our city’s future leaders,” says Lisa Dziedzic, Children’s Museum’s Director of Marketing and Communications. “If we can teach them how to better care for and appreciate the earth, we

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We’re taking a look at just some of the famous, the unsung, and the creative ways that businesses in downtown are working to reduce their impact on the environment and contribute towards a better long-term future for everyone.

Perhaps the most high-profile eco-friendly project in the downtown area has been the construction of Manitoba Hydro Place. Back in 2002, when Manitoba Hydro first announced the opening of their new location – on an entire city block on Portage Avenue between Edmonton and Carlton - it was the talk of the town. Not just for its move to downtown, but for its commitment to build to the highest standards of environmentally-friendly design.

Many of the features of the building are well-known to most Winnipeggers now - they include a geothermal heating system that extracts heat for winter

and returns it to the ground for warmer seasons, high ceilings to maximize natural lighting, a solar chimney that enhances air movement and ventilation, a green roof with mosses, grasses and lichens, and windows that are designed to maximize natural daylight to reduce the use of artificial lighting.

But their downtown location has had other eco-friendly benefits as well. “Hydro is all about urbanism and bringing people downtown,” says Tom Akerstream, Corporate Facilities Manager. “Since our big move happened in 2009, over 1,600 employees transitioned to downtown Winnipeg. 90 per cent of those employees used to drive to work and now over 70 per cent of employees find other forms of transportation whether that is biking or busing to work.”

Their green principles extend to the other businesses housed in Manitoba Hydro Place. Operating out of the second floor of the office tower is Dental Designs, a dentistry practice that strives for energy efficiency and

sustainability as well as clients with healthy teeth. Dental Design’s practices include the use of recycled materials for the construction of their office, reducing energy with the use of LED lights, eco-friendly dental suction units that reduce water consumption and saves up to 200 gallons of water a day, and moving all forms and invoices to electronic instead of paper.

The brand-new main floor restaurant, Rudy’s Eat & Drink, has also been inspired by their home in Manitoba Hydro Place to go greener. When you enter, a message burned into their entryway floor lets you know that the hardwood was salvaged from a Manitoba gymnasium, diverting over 14,000 pounds of Canadian Hard Maple from landfills, and their retro decor came about partly as a desire to reuse more.

But Hydro is far from the only business downtown pushing to go greener - just a couple of blocks down is Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC). “MEC’s commitment to sustainability

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hope this will set and build a foundation on which they find themselves better equipped to deal with the evolving conditions of our environment as they and future generations grow older.”

A downtown clothing store that has dedicated itself to being green is Five Two Sustainable Lifestyle Boutique. “Our store’s basis is sustainability,” says owner Racha. “Our commitment to the environment encompasses all facets of living, from our surroundings, to the food we eat, and the clothing we sell.” Located in the Exchange District, products Five Two sell include eco-friendly clothing and accessories like bags from vintage materials, handmade lotions and soaps, and jewelry from recycled metals.

Downtown drycleaner DollarWise doesn’t sell clothing, but wants to get it clean in the most eco-friendly way they can. They look for more eco-friendly alternatives to commonly used dry cleaning chemicals and detergents. Among other green projects, their delivery van is also an “Alternative Fuel Service Vehicle” - meaning your drycleaning comes to your door in a vehicle powered by used vegetable oil.

From building to LEED standards, to finding water-reducing dental equipment, to teaching children early on about the importance of the environment, there are a myriad of ways large and small that these businesses and others downtown are working to get greener. They’re not just working towards a greater future for downtown Winnipeg, but a greater future for all of us.

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Fringe Festival July 18 - 29 Various locations

Salsa Sundays Sundays in July The Forks

Beirut July 23 Burton Cummings Theatre

Ai-Kon 2012 July 20-22 Winnipeg Convention Centre

Slash July 21 Burton Cummings Theatre

Chinatown Street Festival

August 11-12 Chinatown

Mamma MiaJuly 28-29Centennial Concert Hall

Tony Bennett August 22 Centennial

Concert Hall

Barge Festival August 31 - September 2

The Forks

Noon Hour Summer ConcertsJune 14 - August 9 Millennium Centre

Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam July 19-22 MTS Centre

Rush September 26

MTS Centre

Iron Maiden July 24 MTS Centre

Culture Days September 28-30 Various Locations

Nuit Blanche September 29

Various Locations

Roxette September 7 MTS Centre

John Fogerty September 20

MTS Centre

Folklorama Kick-Off

August 4 The Forks

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Out to Lunch Concert Series every Wednesday in June, July & August 1, 8

Edmonton Street Festival, August 15, 22, 29Get some sun during your lunch hour and enjoy an

afternoon of free entertainment and great music.

Yoga & Zumba in the Park, June, July & August

Be part of the Latin-inspired dance party that is Zumba. Shake what your mama gave you and get into the groove of this calorie-burning exercise! Every noon hour on Tuesdays, soak up the sun at Memorial Park while burning off the calories with this easy-to-follow and addictive style of dance! With Zumba certified instructors, you are guaranteed to have fun, feel great, and meet new people with this totally exhilarating workout. Also at

Memorial Park, Yoga in the Park is happening every noon hour on Thursdays in June, July & August.

Movies on Memorial, August 7, 14, 21, 28Do you miss the 70s and 80s? How about the 30s? Movies on Memorial is bringing you musicals from your favorite decade. Kick off your Sunday shoes and bring the family down to Memorial Park for some summer lovin’. Movies on Memorial will captivate you and your family with some timeless favourites. Sing-a-long, dance to the beat and make sure to dress the part. Take in Footloose, Wizard of Oz, Grease and Hairspray!

ManyFest, September 7 – 9Manyfest: All Together Downtown is set to take over Broadway for a fun-filled packed weekend of events. Sample a variety of national and international wines and cheeses at Taste of Downtown, get active with Cicolvia and the 10+10 race, put on your dancing shoes for the Big Dance on Broadway, let your children play and show off their creative side at the kids zone, and cozy up to someone special for the movie in the park. Whatever you are looking for, Manyfest is sure to rock your world this festive weekend.

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mingle | attractions attractions | mingleManitoba Legislative BuildingOne of the finest public buildings in North America, the “Ledge” is home to Manitoba’s provincial government. The Golden Boy proudly tops the building. Guided and self-guided tours available. 50 Broadway, 945-5813

Union StationWinnipeg’s majestic VIA Rail station was built in 1911 by the same architects that built Grand Central Station in New York City. Houses the Winnipeg Railway Museum where the first steam locomo-tive on the prairies is on display. VIA Rail Station, 123 Main Street, 942-4632

Upper Fort Garry Gate The last remaining gate of Upper Fort Garry, built in 1830 by the Hudson’s Bay Company. Currently under construction to include interpretive centre and more. South of Broadway at Main Street

CinemasCinemathequeThis local favourite shows indie movies and art films for the film buff. 100 Arthur Street, 925-3457

Globe CinemaFirst-run art films, indies and top foreign titles. Portage Place, 69-GLOBE

IMAX TheatreLearn and be dazzled by the five-and-a-half storey screen, now with shows in 3D. Portage Place, 956-IMAX

Towne CinemaShows Hollywood blockbusters and new releases. 301 Notre Dame Avenue, 947-2848

Museums and GalleriesAboriginal Centre of WinnipegGathering place and community resource for Winnipeg’s Aboriginal community. Includes a restaurant and art gallery. CP Rail building. 181 Higgins Avenue, 989-6395

AceartincDisplays contemporary art with a commitment to emerging artists. 290 McDermot Avenue, 944-9763

Artbeat Studio Inc.Promotes artistic expression, empowerment and community. 4th floor, 62 Albert Street, 943-5194

Canadian Museum for Human Rights ToursThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights is offering three different tours this summer. Learn about the work behind this addition to Winnipeg’s skyline with the Construction & Architecture tour. The new Human Rights Iconography tour examines concepts of human rights with stories from around the world. For the tech-savvy and self-guided, there’s a perimeter tour of the museum guided by QR codes – just head out with your smartphone and scan five different stops to access audio clips with details about the museum. All tours are free. Both guided tours run four times daily, Wednesdays through Saturdays, until September 1st. Self-guided QR tour accessible anytime! www.humanrightsmuseum.ca

Cultural ChinatownAn exotic cultural experience with authentic shops and restaurants. Gaze at the Chinese architecture of the Dynasty Building and relax in the Chinese Garden. Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Centre, 180 King Street, 943-2627

Circle of Life Thunderbird HouseManitoba’s first Aboriginal spiritual and cultural centre. Corner of Main Street and Higgins Avenue, 940-4240

Esplanade Riel BridgeThis stunning pedestrian bridge links The Forks and St. Boniface over the Red River. While enjoying the spectacular view, you can also grab a bite to eat right on the bridge.

Exchange District National Historic SiteThe original centre of commerce and culture in Winnipeg, with 30 blocks of early 20th century architecture. 942-6716

The Explore Manitoba CentreAn interactive themed pavilion showcasing Manitoba’s six unique tourism regions. The Forks, 945-3777 The Forks Market A Manitoba landmark and popular tourist destination. This former stable is home to shops selling handmade jewelery, clothing, crafts, fresh produce, baked goods and meat. Enjoy international dining. 942-6302

The Forks National Historic SiteThis green oasis at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers has been a meeting place for more than 6,000 years. Today it hosts interpretive displays, a riverside walkway, a world class skate plaza and a wide range of events for the whole family. 1-888-942-6302

The Johnston TerminalOriginally a railway warehouse, this beautifully restored building features specialty shops and restaurants. 942-6302

cr8eryShowcases work by local artists and offers workshops to help new artists develop. 2nd floor, 125 Adelaide Street, 944-0809

Dalnavert MuseumBeautifully restored Victorian home of Hugh John Macdonald, preserves the Queen Anne Revival-style architecture, circa 1895. Reconstructed with numerous energy and water saving features. 61 Carlton Street, 943-2835

Graffiti GalleryA homage to spray paint and canvas displayed in a funky warehouse space. 109 Higgins Avenue, 667-9960.

Manitoba Children’s MuseumLocated in a historic locomotive repair shop, the Museum features six hands-on galleries for families to explore. 45 Forks Market Road, 924-4000

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library A gallery dedicated to the study, preservation and understanding of handcrafts. 183 Kennedy Street, 487-6117

The Manitoba MuseumEight galleries explore Manitoba`s history and environment through a buffalo hunt, towering dinosaurs, and a life-sized 17th century ship. 190 Rupert Avenue, 956-2830

Mayberry Fine ArtFeatures the work of artists like Joe Fafard and Wanda Koop in a large warehouse space. 212 McDermot Avenue, 255-5690

Outworks Art GalleryA studio and exhibition space that allows a collection of Winnipeg based artists to share ideas and creative. 3rd floor, 290 McDermot Avenue, 949-0274

PlanetariumUnlock the mysteries of the universe with multi-media shows. 190 Rupert Avenue, 956-2830

Science GalleryExplore the world of science with hands-on exhibits like solving a murder using forensics, creating a LEGO stop-action movie or learning how rivers work. 190 Rupert Avenue, 956-2830

Naval Museum of ManitobaDisplays preserving and honouring

Manitoba’s role in Canada’s naval heritage. Onboard HMCS CHIPPAWA, 1 Navy Way, at Assiniboine Avenue, 943-7745

Plug In Institute Located to a new home in downtown, this gallery features the work of prairie and Manitoba artists through exhibits, shows and online work that use innovation and research. 460 Portage Avenue, 942-1043

Pulse GalleryThis small gallery celebrates local artists in a variety of media including photography and handicrafts. Includes a selection of jewellery and other gift items. Johnston Terminal, 957-7140

Studio 393A youth-led art studio that is accessible for young artists to meet, create and showcase their visions for downtown Winnipeg. Portage Place, 770-9411

The Winnipeg Art GalleryOne of Winnipeg’s architectural showpieces, the WAG features eight galleries of changing exhibitions by contemporary and historical Manitoban, Canadian and international artists. 300 Memorial Boulevard, 786-6641

The Winnipeg Railway Museum123 Main Street, 942-4632

Ukrainian Cultural & Educational Centre Museum and art gallery featuring Ukrainian folk arts and crafts, plus an authentic boutique and library. 184 Alexander Avenue East, 942-0218

Urban Shaman GalleryFeaturing contemporary Aboriginal art in a variety of mediums. 290 McDermot Avenue, 942-2674

Wah-sa GallerySpecializing in Canadian Woodland Aboriginal arts, crafts and gift wear. Johnston Terminal, 942-5121

Recreational ActivitiesAssiniboine RiverwalkOne of the best ways to enjoy downtown is along this 1km stretch. Put on your sneakers or hop on your bike and watch the river flow by. Along Assiniboine Avenue from The Forks to the Manitoba Legislature.

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Storm BistroOne of Winnipeg’s best-kept patio secrets, Storm Bistro sits peacefully atop the Winnipeg Art Gallery with a spacious rooftop patio that overlooks the sulpture garden. 300 Memorial Boulevard, 948-0085 stormcatering.ca

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BistroBlaze Bistro350 St. Mary Avenue, 944-7259

Dessert Sinsations505 St. Mary Avenue, 284-4661

Lo Bistro330 Kennedy Steet, 943-5581

Stella’s Cafe460 Portage Avenue, 772-1556

ChineseAffinity Vegetarian Garden100-208 Edmonton Street, 943-0251

Dim Sum Garden Restaurant277 Rupert Avenue, 942-8297

East Ocean Restaurant350 Hargrave Street, 947-0808

Foon Hai Restaurant 329 William Avenue, 943-5032

Golden Terrace

245 King Street, 944-9400

Ken’s Restaurant333 Ellice Avenue, 943-1062

Kim Long Restaurant235 Portage Avenue, 949-0077

King’s Palace Restaurant


Kum Koon Garden


Little Saigon333 William Avenue, 947-3999

Sumhay Restaurant225 Logan Avenue, 957-5050

JapaneseBlufish Restaurant179 Bannatyne Avenue, 779-9888

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar189 Carlton Street, 925-7400

Sushi Gen101-500 Portage Avenue, 885-7888

UMI Sushi Japanese Restaurant 360 Main Street 989-2278

Yuki Sushi554 Main Street, 956-2849

Samurai Japanese Restaurant110-330 Portage Avenue, 944-0333

IndianDhoom Restaurant & Lounge

141 Donald Street, 633-4666

East India Company Pub & Eatery349 York Avenue, 947-3097

Ivory Restaurant

200 Main Street, 944-1600

Cafes, Cafeterias and Delis2 Kelly’s Café

3-81 Garry Street, 942-4020

Café Asante 360 Main Street, 956-5996

Coffee Depot

346B Portage Avenue, 944-0662

The Don Restaurant2-120 Donald Street, 947-6644

Espresso Junction Inc.

150-25 Forks Market Road, 949-9599

Exchange Café

137 Bannatyne Avenue, 688-3341

Gaberniks Cafe

238 Portage Avenue, 956-5738

Gourmet Cup

151-393 Portage Avenue, 957-1539

Grace Café


Green Leaf Healthy Café

247 Edmonton Street, 339-2233

Human Bean Coffee & Tea251 Donald Street, 943-6687

Java Jungle Coffee Company201-266 Graham Avenue, 947-5282

Long Island Café


Luna Café

Skywalk – Portage Place, 942-8665

Marcello`s Market and Deli


The MatadorPortage Place, 947-3080

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“....the Winnipeg Free Press made clear they’re not in the business of news delivery but in the business of the shaping and sharing of ideas...” Allen Adamson, Forbes Magazine

“The secret to the success of the Winnipeg Free Press News Café? Chats and a great club sandwich” Tim Curry, Harvard University

Nathan Detroit`s Sandwich Pad

1 Lombard Place, 943-1034

Parlour Coffee

468 Main Street

Soup, Sandwiches & More428 Graham Avenue, 947-2026

Totally Confused Café

2nd floor-294 Portage Avenue, 944-8934

Twist Café

392 Graham Avenue, 66TWIST

Underground Café

70 Arthur Street, 956-1925

Urban Forest Coffee House & Lounge

93 Albert Street, 944-0045

Urban Bean

350 St. Mary Avenue, 944-7264

Winnipeg Free Press News Café

237 McDermot Avenue, 943-0682

Woodsworth Building Cafeteria

405 Broadway, 944-8927

CasualAlexis Grill

258 Kennedy Street, 989-2247

Café 22

336 Broadway, 989-8290

Carnegie`s

386 Donald Street, 775-6676

Elephant & Castle


Famena`s Roti

295 Garry Street, 914-9040

Fergies Fish N`ChipsPortage Place, 947-2233

Finn’s Pub

210-25 Forks Market Road, 944-8118

Fresh Fridge


Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub


Johnny G’s Restaurant


Juss Jazz


King’s Head Pub


Kokeb Restaurant

266 Edmonton Street, 784-9267

La Bamba Café & Lounge


The Leaf and Loaf201 Portage Avenue, 942-2820

Mitzi’s Chicken Finger Restaurant250 St. Mary Avenue, 943-9770

Paddlewheel Restaurant

6th floor-450 Portage Avenue, 783-2112

Pony Corral


Sals on the Bridge

Esplanade Riel, 237-8305

Smoke’s Poutinerie Winnipeg

131 Albert Street, 253-CURD

Tavern United Powerhouse Pub

260 Hargrave Street, 944-0022

The Line UpCityplace, 415-7045

98 Albert Street, 943-3166

The Ground Floor Urban Diner

190 Smith Street, 949-0376

The Old Spaghetti FactoryThe Johnston Terminal, 957-1391

The Original Pancake House

The Forks Market, 947-5077

The Tallest Poppy 631 Main Street, 957-1708

Wagon Wheel Lunch

305 Hargrave Street, 942-6695

White Star Diner58 Albert Street, 947-6930

VJ’s Drive-In


Winnipeg Free Press News CaféJust one year after opening, the Winnipeg Free

Press News Café has already been featured in Forbes magazine for its innovative way of engaging readers. The café draws in crowds

with live interviews, performances, forums, and the chance to pull up a seat next to working

Free Press journalists. But their menu alone makes this spot worth a stop – it’s filled with

mouthwatering sandwiches perfect for the lunch crowd like the Vietnamese steak, the portobello

mushroom, and the Pan Am Fight club.

237 McDermot Avenue

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shops | market Contemporary12 resto bar288 Portage Avenue, 956-0410

4Play Sports Bar & Grill


6 Degrees Lounge

110 Market Avenue, 956-7465

Bailey’s Restaurant

185 Lombard Avenue, 944-1180

Beachcombers


Bergmann’s on Lombard


Boa Lounge


Bombolini Wine Bar326 Broadway, 943-5066

Boston Pizza

66-333 St. Mary Avenue, 925-4109

Brooklynn’s Bistro177 Lombard Avenue, 415-4112

Cake-ology

85 Arthur Street, 612-YUMM

Cherry Creek Café


Deer + Almond

85 Princess Street, 504-8562

Don Pedro’s

114 Market Avenue, 956-7465

Earl’s Restaurant


Hermano’s Restaurant179 Bannatyne Avenue, 947-5434

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar115 Garry Street, 942-7619

Moxie’s Classic Grill


Muddy Waters Smokehouse


Palm Lounge

222 Broadway, 942-8251

Paragon Restaurant & Bar

220 Carlton Street, 480-3212

The Rib Room330 York Avenue, 942-0101

Sensi Wine Lounge


Shannon’s Irish Pub

175 Carlton Street, 943-2302

Fine DiningAmici Restaurant

326 Broadway, 943-4997



Blaze Bistro350 St. Mary Avenue, 944-7259

Chamberlyn’s Restaurant & Lounge

44-360 Main Street, 943-8885

The Current Restaurant

75 Forks Market Road, 944-2445

Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar


Lobby on York295 York Avenue, 896-7275

Modern Restaurant & Lounge

354 Portage, 415-7515

Peasant Cookery 100-283 Bannatyne, 989-7700

Rudy’s Eat & Drink

375 Graham Avenue, 421-9094

Sydney’s at the Forks


Tre Visi Cucina Italiana


The Velvet Glove


Food Courts201 Portage Food Court

201 Portage cityplace

333 St. Mary Avenue

The Forks Market

1 Forks Market Road

Portage Place Food Court

393 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg Square360 Main Street

AccessoriesAccents Plus

Portage Place, 297-8058

Ardene


Artifacts Gallery of Contemporary CraftJohnston Terminal, 949-1222

BentleyPortage Place, 942-5363

Claire’s BoutiquePortage Place, 944-8119

The Haberdashery84 Albert Street, 256-3758

H’AttitudePortage Place, 989-4884

Something SpecialThe Forks Market, 942-4663

U.N. Luggage175 McDermot Avenue, 943-1068

Wishes & Dreams


Yash GlobalThe Forks Market, 949-9497

Loka BoutiqueShopaholics downtown have a new place they can fall in love with over their lunch hour - Winnipeg’s Loka Boutique has opened a second location downtown in the newly renovated Richardson Concourse. Filled with chic clothing and accessories for any fashionista, they carry designers including Courtney Kaye, Kenneth Cole, Matt and Nat, and Pink Martini. A February grand opening packed the underground concourse as local celebs walked the runway in spring and summer fashions.

AntiquesAntiques and Funk 474 Main Street, 943-4782

Antique Warehouse

41 Princess Street, 942-2371

Hoopers70 Albert Street, 943-5240

Johnston Terminal Antique MallJohnston Terminal, 947-3952

BeautyAveda80 Rorie Street, 956-2693

Holt Renfrew Portage Place, 926-8101

Perfume Paradise253 Vaughan Street, 275-7493

Books & MagazinesAqua Books123 Princess Street, 943-7555

Book Fair Winnipeg 340 Portage Avenue, 944-1630

Bison Books424 Graham Avenue, 947-5931

Coles Cityplace, 942-8952

Dominion News and Gifts262 Portage Avenue, 942-6563

Highbrow Books345 Hargrave Street, 943-5668

Hull’s Family Bookstore372 Graham Avenue, 947-1365

Red River Bookstore92 Arthur Street, 943-9788

BridalAldo Formals & Tailors310 Notre Dame Avenue, 947-3917

Bridal Elegance415 Graham Avenue, 942-6300

Cassiopeia’s263 Vaughan Street, 943-6500Johnston Terminal, 949-1165

Chantal’s Bridal & Formal 433 Graham Avenue, 943-6830

Helene’s Bridal 433 Graham Avenue, 943-6830

Teresa’s Bridal500 Portage Avenue, 783-6622

Casa BurritoIf you thought deciding to go for a burrito meant that all your dinner decisions were made for the night, think again – at least if you’re going to Casa Burrito. If you’re seeing the menu for the first time, their variety of shells, fillings, and toppings can lead to mouth-watering indecision at the counter, and the hungry university students waiting in line behind you may not forgive you. Chorizo, smoky flank steak, bean and cheese, sweet yam and a new pulled pork are among the fillings sharing space on their menu. The only exception to their extensive menu? The only soda they stock is Mexico’s own Jarrito’s. 520 Portage Avenue, 774-2272, www.casaburrito.ca

Richardson Building Concourse, 489-1993 lokaclothing.com


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A cuppa and a good book...it does not get better

Donald St. at Graham Ave. (the foyer of Millennium Library)

947-0110

gift shop

Penguin’s Formal Wear375 Hargrave Street, 772-2523

L.A Collection 325 Portage Avenue, 944-8883

Stella’s Bridal 516 Portage Avenue, 453-9253

C.K. LY Fashion389 Graham Avenue, 582-0378

Labelle’s Bridal Boutique438 Graham Avenue 946-5228

Art, Framing & FabricCre8ive Supplies and Art Services312 William Avenue, 942-2738

Fleet Galleries65 Albert Street, 942-8026

The Gallery Shop300 Memorial Boulevard, 789-1769

Gurevich Fine Art Gallery200-62 Albert Street, 488-0662

Keepsakes Gallery264 McDermot Avenue, 943-2446

Loch Gallery Fine Art Display306 St. Mary’s Road, 235-1033

Mayberry Fine Art212 McDermot Avenue, 255-5690

Twist Fine Art200-245 McDermot Avenue, 488-0662

Wah-sa GalleryJohnston Terminal, 942-5121

Winnipeg Art Gallery Shop300 Memorial Boulevard, 789-1769

Collectibles & GiftwareAida Crystal The Forks Market, 253-1609

Asia Gift Shop & Trading Company cityplace, 943-2882

Bayshore Gifts in Glass The Forks Market, 415-7228

Best of Friends Gift ShopMillennium Library, 947-0110

Botanical Paper Works 111 Pacific Avenue, 956-7393

Cards Etc.cityplace, 943-2197

Christmas TraditionsJohnston Terminal, 949-0419

Cool La La The Forks Market, 989-0778

The Craft CupboardThe Forks Market, 949-1785

Distant Caravan EnterprisesThe Forks Market, 947-2169

Four Directions Trading331 Smith Street, 943-8152

HallmarkB6/15 - 360 Main Street, 989-0389Portage Place, 943-1693

Hotel Fort Garry Gift Shop222 Broadway, 942-8251

Kate and Birdie Paper Company708-70 Arthur Street, 943-6827

Mandarin InternationalJohnston Terminal, 943-0383

Mistic Scents The Forks Market, 772-6163

Nature’s Wildlife WindowWinnipeg Square, 956-5649

On the Edge Glass Studio329 Cumberland Avenue, 489-5189

Oriental Gifts Portage Place, 947-0789

Pylon Pop CultureThe Forks Market, 943-6087

Teecka’s Aboriginal BoutiqueThe Forks Market, 946-0539

Two RiversThe Forks Market, 947-0186

Yash GlobalThe Forks Market, 949-9497

Department StoreThe Bay Downtown450 Portage Avenue, 783-2112

Zellers Downtown450 Portage Avenue, 975-0676

ElectronicsAmerican Hi-Fi329 Cumberland Avenue, 582-6910

The Source Portage Place, 943-5917

FloristsFreshcut Downtown147-393 Portage Avenue, 943-6514

Tapps/Market FlowersThe Forks Market, 944-8509

FurnitureBrick’s Fine Furniture145 Market Avenue, 957-1211

Cosman’s Furniture200 Princess Street, 942-1177

E-children103 Princess Street, 942-1237

Furniture Clearance Centre289 King Street, 946-0729

Hoopers70 Albert Street, 943-5240

Hut K74 Princess Street, 894-7639

Interior Illusions100 Princess Street, 925-4162

Kitchen Designs By Decor329 Cumberland Avenue, 944-8222

Total Lighting Sales347 William Avenue, 943-0999

JewelleryA. Kavanagh Jewellers

B4-167 Lombard Avenue, 943-8153

Argento World of SilverPortage Place, 957-2424

Armital JewelryPortage Place, 930-6722

Birks191 Lombard Ave, 786-7468

City Jewellers Portage Place, 957-5994

Gilbert’s StoneThe Forks Market, 956-5193

Hilary Druxman258 McDermot Avenue, 947-1322

Honshu Watches and Jewellery 118 - 333 St. Mary Avenue, 956-4029

Paris Jewellerscityplace, 947-2640

Silver ConnectionPortage Place, 943-7244

Silver WorldWinnipeg Square, 947-2640

Song Jewellers48-81 Garry Street, 942-8548

Sutton’s Custom Smithwork316-283 Portage Avenue, 942-5236

Tara Davis Studio Boutique246 McDermot Avenue, 504-8272

Young’s JewellersRichardson Concourse, 944-0566

Liquor/Wine BoutiqueFenton’s Wine Merchants The Forks Market, 956-4613

MLCC325 Ellice Avenue, 987-4006Cityplace, 987-4003

Men’s Clothing & ShoesG.K.S. Clothing Portage Place, 415-2123

Hanford Drewitt354 Broadway, 957-1640

International ClothiersPortage Place, 943-9804

Jose and Markham Inc73 Princess Street, 1-888-872-0701

Urban 101Portage Place, 415-1435

MusicAluminum Sound 251 Vaughan Street, 956-4340

Darcy Bunio Guitars70 Albert Street, 999-2717

Daryl Perry Classical Guitars500-100 Arthur Street, 947-2478

HMVPortage Place, 942-6980

Into the Music245 McDermot Avenue, 287-8279

Value-Plus Guitars266 Portage Avenue, 942-8978

Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store103-211 Bannatyne Avenue, 231-1377

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Bison BooksThe devoted reader could stop in at Bison Books every day and find a brand new treasure on the shelves every time. For those that appreciate print over pixels, Bison has a stock of over 25,000 meticulously organized used books in their airy Graham Avenue shop. From first editions and out-of-print finds to recent popular fiction and graphic novels, their inventory lets any book shopper discover their perfect read. Running out of shelf space but still looking to refresh your library? Bison also accepts select books for sale. 424 Graham Avenue, 947-5931 www.bisonbooks.ca

Outdoor/Sports GearAthlete’s World Superstore Portage Place, 943-4959

Big Sand Volleyball

Clothing Co.167 Garry Street, 989-5190

Footlocker Portage Place, 943-1887

Jets Gear 300 Portage Avenue, 926-5616

Mountain Equipment Co-op303 Portage Avenue, 943-4202

Natural Cycle Works91 Albert Street, 957-5762

SK8 SKATESThe Forks Market, 452-4802

Uptown Sport Cards & CollectiblesPortage Place, 885-3377

Photography & VisualDon’s Photo410 Portage Avenue, 942-3143

NSHB Studio and Clothing255 Vaughan Street, 415-3676

Sewing & FabricsActive Embroidery167 Garry Street, 989-5193

Mitchell Fabrics637 Main Street, 942-6327

Shoes Canadian Footwear128 Adelaide Street, 944-7463

Cobbler’s CornerWinnipeg Square, 943-9433

Payless Shoe SourcePortage Place, 947-5026

Quarks Shoes & Urban TrailPortage Place, 989-0799

Shoe WarehousePortage Place, 989-2586

Shopping Mallscityplace333 St. Mary Avenue, 989-1800

Portage Place393 Portage Avenue, 925-4636

Winnipeg Square360 Main Street, 949-7140

Specialty Stores Harlequin Costume Co. 375 Hargrave Street, 943-6400

Humidor’s TobacconistC-201 Portage Avenue, 942-5063

Peach Jam SkatesJohnston Terminal, 944-8423

Shekhman ImportsThe Forks Market, 943-8167

Shoenet Winnipeg420 Portage Avenue, 949-9210

ToysDragon House The Forks Market, 943-3882

Kite & KaboodleJohnston Terminal, 942-2800

Toad Hall Toys54 Arthur Street, 956-2195

Unisex Clothing StoresAfritoba 318 Smith Street, 949-1578

Colourful CollectionThe Forks Market, 888-3566

Ednoc101-77 Edmonton Street, 956-0296

five two sustainable lifestyle boutique52 Adelaide Street, 975-2880

Grace Shop 350 Portage Avenue, 510-1596

Guppy Studio Store419 Graham Avenue, 230-3767

Hempyrean The Forks Market, 947-5223

Le ChateauPortage Place, 956-5590

Moi Boutique75 Albert Street, 947-5211

O’Calcutta 319 Portage Avenue, 942-1980

Paswera Label84.5 Albert Street, 944-9423

Ragpickers Anti-Fashion Emporium216 McDermot Avenue, 942-7992

Rhymes With Orange233 McDermot Avenue, 946-5212

Stitches Mega Warehouse Portage Place, 957-7013

Sydney Gitterman Furs Ltd. 46 Princess Street, 943-9526

T-Bar ExpressPortage Place, 799-8727

Urban Bakery398 Portage Avenue, 947-2664

Warehouse One354 Portage Avenue, 957-0900

Women’s ClothingAppareo Fashion Boutique 1 Lombard Place, 947-9491

Callisto Couture Custom Corsets

506-63 Albert Street, 480-8613

Connect Four Clothing 233 McDermot Avenue, 949-0329

F&Q Clothing75 Albert Street, 284-3820

FairweatherPortage Place, 989-0458

The Foxxy Shoppe87 King Street, 338-3699

Global ConnectionsJohnston Terminal, 989-2173

Laura & Laura Petites Portage Place, 947-3838

LokaRichardson Concourse, 489-1993

Paperdoll Clothing1-214 McDermot Avenue, 947-9790

Priscilla’s Elegant Shop 429 Graham Avenue, 219-3068

Ricki’s Portage Place, 943-1346

Sirens Portage Place, 947-3972

Suzy Shier Portage Place, 947-3571

Taray Davis Studio Boutique246 McDermot Avenue, 504-8273


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