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EXCHANGE DISTRICT Established in the early 20th century, the Exchange District National Historic Site is the original centre of commerce and culture inWinnipeg. The legacy of thee early boom years is a spectacular collection of historic buildings, now a popular backdrop for feature film productions. THe present-day Exchange District is a wonderful shopping and entertainment discovery. From Winnipeg's hippest art galleries, restaurants, antique shops and bars to live music and theatres, there's much to be explored.

Day Spas~ Dancing Studios ~ Eateries ~ Galleries & Museums ~ Night Clubs ~ Theatres
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DAY SPAS
	FACE UP SPA 179 BANNATYNE : 957-2436 This can also be found under Day Spas
	MARIAGGI’S THEME SUITE HOTEL & SPA Website 231 McDermot :947-9447 This can also be found under Day Spas

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DANCE STUDIOS
	SHANTI’S YOGA STUDIO (BELLY DANCING) 40 – 221 McDermot : 946-0675 This can also be found under Dancing

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EATERIES
	Albert Street Burgers ( Burger ) A unique take on the nostalgia drive-in. 58 Albert Street, 947-6930 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	Allora on the Waterfront ( Fine Dining / Mediterranean ) From the owners of Amici Restaurant Restaurant comes this bright, expansive multi-level room overlooking Waterfront Drive. The open kitchen showcases chefs busily preparing elaborate Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Influences from around the globe are evident throughout the menu. Seafood and shellfish are strongly showcased, building on the area’s waterfront theme. Manitoba pickerel with grilled shrimp offers a distinctive twist to a regional specialty. Waterfront Drive & Lombard Ave, 953-2070 This can also be found under Fine Dining
	Bailey's Restaurant & Bar Restaurant and Bar ( Fine Dining ) 300 Wines, 50 Scotches and Bailey's Restaurant & Bar Restaurant and Bar famous Rack of Lamb surrounded by a number of richly decorated rooms make up this elegant, English club setting which appeals to the business elite. Other specialties include Chicken Poseidon and Prime Rib of Beef. 185 Lombard Avenue, 944-1180 This can also be found under Fine Dining
	BERGMANN'S on LOMBARD 620-167 Lombard Avenue: 478-5264
	Blufish ( Japanese / Sushi ) Website Though many of the usual fare is found, their signature plates which include Asian Salmon Tartare and White Tuna Truffle Carpaccio is an example of their ingenuity and creativity. From the music to their ambiance: Sophisticated Exchange meets Metropolitan Tokyo. 179 Bannatyne, 779-9888 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	CENTRO 110 Market Avenue: 956-1445
	Decanters Restaurant & Wine Bar ( Fine Dining / Wine & Martini Bars ) Where every night is "opening night". We're fancy enough to make dining at Decanters Restaurant & Wine Bar feel like a special occasion: it's more dignified than casual, but pleasant and easy-going so you feel at home. 283 Bannatyne Ave. , 989-7700 This can also be found under Fine Dining
	Diablo’s Tapas, Winery & Lounge ( Mexican / Wine & Martini Bars ) One of Winnipeg’s most unique tapas restaurant where in the evenings Diablos transforms from a classy restaurant to a vibrant lounge where you can eat drink and dance. 110 Market Avenue, located in MASH (Market Avenue Social Hub) on the main floor., 942-MASH This can also be found under Casual Dining
	GLASS ONION CAFE 131 Albert Street: 957-5233 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	Johnny G's ( Casual ) Rock ’n Roll memorabilia decorates the interior of this Exchange District restaurant that offers a casual menu of burgers, sandwiches, pasta and steak. A two level outdoor patio is located around the back. Located below the restaurant, Johnny G’s Underground has a pool table, video games and a dance floor. 177 McDermot Avenue, 942-6656 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar ( Fine Dining / Steak & Seafood ) Website A Winnipeg institution for over 40 years. The atmosphere is comfortable elegance and offers an extensive menu, but perfectly aged charcoal broiled steaks are the specialty. Reservations are recommended. Lombard - Richardson Building, 942-1000 This can also be found under Fine Dining
	King's Head Pub ( Indian ) Website Private members club in an English pub setting that offers 15 local and import beer on tap. Darts and pool tables on the main and top floor. Membership or guest sign in required for admission. 120 King Street, 957-7710 This can also be found under Bars & Lounges & Casual Dining & Billiards & Darts
	Liberty Grill ( Latin / Indian / Mediterranean ) This modern New York-style restaurant proudly shows off its feminine side in salutin Lady Liberty. The three culinary conerstones of Latin, East Indian and Mediterranean cooking - jalepeno, curry and garlic - are liberally used. 177 Lombard Avenue, 947-0660 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	Mirlycourtois Brasserie Style Cuisine ( Fine Dining / French ) The charming second-floor room in this nondescript brick and beam building is the new homebase for the stellar cooking of renowned local chef/owner Bernard Mirlycourtois. Favouring classic regional French dishes, Chef Bernard prepares his dishes the traditional way, sometimes taking two or three days to make things like his country paté. 188 Princess Ave, 942-7332 This can also be found under Fine Dining
	Mondragon Bookstore & Coffee House Website A combination left-wing bookstore and vegan cozy atmosphere coffee house serves light meals like delicious soups served with thick slices of hearty bread, veggie chili and house-made cakes and cookies. 91 Albert St., 946-524 This can also be found under Casual Dining and Coffee, Cafes & Tea Houses
	The Attic Restaurant ( Casual ) The menu at this licensed restaurant consists of simple and quick items including a daily special. It features a gas fireplace, 2 pool tables and a 50 inch television for customer entertainment. 188 Princess St., 947-0494 This can also be found under Bars & Lounges and Casual Dining
	THE FYXX ESPRESSO BAR The Fyxx Espresso Bar is committed to delivering our guests with the tastiest sandwiches and richest coffees at a great value. We use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. From our specially made cornbread to slow roasted chicken breasts, our sinful desserts and fresh roasted coffee, along with our friendly staff - you will be back! 93 Albert Street: 944-0045 Corner of Broadway & Donald, 989-2470 This can also be found under Coffee, Cafes & Tea Houses and Casual Dining
	THE LINE UP Website House sauces, fresh ingredients, and extra lean meats, are all served made to order before your eyes in our theatre kitchen offering you, the customer, a truly entertaining fast food experience. The Line Up continually strives toward providing its valued customers a healthy fast food experience and it is for that reason The Line Up crafts its own sauces and recipes from natural ingredients, limits the use of oils and fats in most cooking applications and is proud to operate in a virtually TRANS FAT FREE restaurant environment. 98 Albert Street: 947-3166 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	The MILLENNIUM CENTRE 389 Main Street: 953-1950
	Tre Visi Restaurant ( Italian Classic ) 173 McDermot Ave., 949-9032 This sophisticated dining spot is conveniently located in the theater district. Before the show, stop by and try melt-in-your mouth carpaccio or light and flaky poached salmon. Calamari is excellent, as are fresh and creative salads and pasta dishes. For dessert, the homemade tiramisu is a must! This can also be found under Casual Dining
	Underground Café ( Café ) This restaurant is located in the basement of a historic Exchange District building and decorated with a 60s flair. Fresh produce, herbs, and unusual combinations add an interesting twist to soups, salad, pizzas and sandwiches. 70 Arthur St., 956-1925 This can also be found under Casual Dining
	Velvet Glove Restaurant ( Fine Dining / French ) Winnipeg’s only Four Diamond CAA/AAA restaurant featuring the finest foods and wines available. First plates incorporate foods from across the country while second plates focus more tightly on prairie fish, meats and vegetables.  A signature entree is the succulently lean bison fielt, grandly prepared tableside for two.  Festured in Anne Hardy's Where to Eat in Canada. Reservations recommended Two Lombard Place The Fairmont Hotel, 985-6255 This can also be found under Fine Dining

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GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
	ABORIGINAL CENTRE Website 181 Higgins : 989-6383 Located in the hostoric CP Rail Station, the Aboriginal Centre is a gaathering place and vital central resources for Winnipeg's Aboriginal community.  The historic Rotunda area, complete with the original doorways through which many travelers passed, has been restored to its former grandeur.  The Aboriginal Centre Trestaurant provides tour groups and its casual lunch crowd the opportunity to experience traditional Aboriginak cuisine.  Aboriginak culture is featured in various art forms at Canadian Plains Gallery. Summer tours operate May long weekend to Labour Day. Open year round, Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:40
	FIRE FIGHTERS MUSEUM OF WINNIPEG Website Among the oldest fire stations in Canada, this beautifully maintained firehall - built in 1903 - features stained glass windows and ornate tin ceiling.  As a tribute to the heroism of fire fighters, the museum displays hand and horse drawn, steam and early motorized fire apparatus, artifacts, photographs and records dating back to the 1880s. Open Wed. - Sun. - 11:00am - 3:00pm 56 Maple : 942-4817 - The Exchange District This can also be found under Family Fun .
KEEPSAKES GALLERY	KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 McDermot Ave. : 257-0374 A non-profit art gallery. To promote handmade art, pottery, paintings, candles, cards, photography, etc. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums
	THE LION & THE ROSE GALLERY 2ND FLR – 70 Albert : 452-5350 This can also be found under Galleries & Museums
	MAYBERRY FINE ART Website 212 McDermot : 255-5690 Mayberry Fine Art is centrally located in a restored heritage building in the heart of Winnipeg's historic Exchange District.  WIth over 6,000 square feet of gallery space, they represent a select group of gifted professional painters and sculptors from across the country.  With over 30 years experience, Mayberry Fine Art also specializes in 19th and 20th century Canadian and European works of collectable interest.  Regular exhibitions feature rare and important early Canadian art as well as shows spotlighting gallery artists. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums
	OSEREDOK Website The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is one of North America’s largest and most unique Ukrainian cultural and heritage resource centres maintaining an Archives, Art Gallery, Library, Museum, an Education Extension Services Program and a Gift Boutique. This can also be found under Arts & Culture & Galleries & Museums
	OUTWORKS GALLERY & STUDIO Website 3rd Floor, 290 McDermot Avenue : 949-0274 Outworks gallery is an artist run centre in the heart of the exchange district featuring studio and exhibition space. Outworks formed as a collective of winnipeg-based artists sharing ideas and working together in the spirit of collaboration and opportunity. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums
	PLATFORM: CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL ARTS Website 121-100 Arthur (Artspace Bldg.) : 942-8183 Platform: Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts is a venue for exhibition, production, and education pertaining to all aspects of photo-based media. Through the creation of an interactive dialogue, we contribute to the artistic climate of regional, national, and international artists. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums
	PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART Website 286 McDermot : 942-1043 Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is MAnitoba's prmiere contrmporary art gallery and the first Institute of Contemporary Art in Canada.  SInce 1972, Plug In has exhibited the very best local and international artwork in all media. This can also be found under Galleries & Museums
	URBAN SHAMAN GALLERY INC. Website 203-290 McDermot Avenue : 942-2674 Urban Shaman Gallery is a shape shifting site that presents cutting edge aboriginal art with integrity, while remaining firmly rooted in diverse aboriginal cultures. Urban Shaman Gallery is an aboriginal artist run centre dedicated to meeting the needs of artists by providing a vehicle for artistic expression in all disciplines and at all levels by taking a leadership role in the cultivation of indigenous art. This can also be found under The Exchange District.

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NIGHT CLUBS & LOUNGES
	ALIVE in the EXCHANGE Website Alive is a 25+ nightclub with live top 40 music and a DJ inbetween sets playing the latest and greatest hits as well as some good old oldies! Alive makes great Martini's Ristorante Italiano and have the best winelist available in the city as far as nightclubs go. Plenty of seating available as well as private VIP rooms for stagettes etc. 140 Bannatyne, 989-8080 Thursday to Saturday 8 pm - 2 am This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges.
	CENTRO 110 Market Avenue : 956-1445 This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges.
	CLUB DESIRE Website 441 Main Street : 956-5544 This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges.
	THE EMPIRE CABARET Website 436 Main Street : 943-3979 Downtown cabaret featuring multi-level lounge and nightclub. Hours of Operation: 7 to 2, Fri-Sat This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges & Dancing
	THE GENTLEMEN'S CLUB 216 Notre Dame Avenue : 942-6712 Hours of Operation: 11-2, Mon-Sat This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges
	THE KING'S HEAD PUB Website Private members club in an English pub setting that offers 15 local and import beer on tap. Darts and pool tables on the main and top floor. Membership or guest sign in required for admission. 120 King Street, 957-7710 This can also be found under Bars & Lounges & Casual Dining & Billiards & Darts
	THE LOCAL 112 Market Avenue: 942-6274 Captures the essence of a neighborhood sports bar with warmth and hospitality. The cozy front bar room is decorated with comfortable seating and large booths. Patrons can play pool, darts, and enjoy music controlled by our online jukebox. Hours of Operation: 7 days per week, from lunch til late night This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges.
	THE WAREHOUSE 114 Market Avenue: 942-6274 A modern dance club that caters to those who seek a unique and exciting atmosphere. This can also be found under Bars, Pubs & Lounges.

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THEATRES
	CINAMATHEQUE Website 100 Arthur : 925-3457 The newly renovated Cinematheque is an intimate art film theatre devoted to screening the very best in Canadian, independent, foreign and alternative film. Cinamatheque premieres new films as well as the works of visiting artists and touring film programs. Cinamatheque operated year-round, with two films showing per night. This can also be found under Theatres.
	MANITOBA OPERA Website 555 Main Street - Centennial Concert Hall The sight, the sound, the spectacle - Manitoba Opera has it all. Acclaimed artists from around the world joun the finest Canadian singers, the Manitoba Opera Chrous, and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra to present two lavish full-scale productions and a one-night concert-style event each season. Season runs from Nov. to May. This can also be found under Arts & Culture and Theatre Tickets at TicketMaster
	MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE Website 174 Market : 942-6637 / 877-446-4500 Canada's flagship regional theatre presents 10 plays at two state-of-the art venue: the Mainstage and the Warehouse. Each year, the Maniotba Theatre Centre also presents a Master Playwright Festival and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Season runs from Oct - May. This can also be found under Theatres. MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE WAREHOUSE Website 140 Rupert : 942-6637 / 877-446-4500 Theatre-lovers also subscribe to the MTC Warehouse, where four cutting-edge plays rock an intimate, state-of-the-art, 286 seat house. The Warehouse wears its content warnings proudly, and audiences are attracted as much by the gritty reality of the plays as they are by the impeccable quality of the art presented there. WARNING: MTC Warehouse plays usually contain controversial and mature themes, often accompanied by strong language and some nudity. Season runs from Oct - May. This can also be found under Theatres.
	PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Website 180 Market: 989-2889 The Pantages Playhouse Theatre, with its particularily lavish interior, was the finest theatre ever built in Winnipeg. Constructed in 1913-14, it originally presented live theatrical, musical and vaudeville performances. Pantages still plays host the some of the best entertainment around including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. This can also be found under Concerts and Theatre
	WINNIPEG'S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS (WCD) Website 204-211 Bannatyne : 452-0229 Founded in 1964, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers has made an outstanding contribution to the evolution of contemporary dance in Canada.  The Company has produced a multitude of dance artists, choreographers and teachers and presented hundreds of performances for audiences in Winnipeg, throughout Canada and abroad. This can also be found under Arts & Culture.
	WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL and COMMUNITY CENTRE Website Discover the heart of Winnipeg's Chinese community, featuring replicas of Confucius and Qin Dynasty trracotta warrior with horse. THe Dynasty Building is an excellent example of architecture in the Chinese tradition. ITs multi-roof design is a symbol of good luck, and its beautiful Chinese Gardens form a transquil retreat in the heart of the city. Be sure to visit the Centre's interior where you'll see a replica of the famous Nine Imperial Dragon Mural, a statue of Guan Yin and a Bronze Budda. This can also be found under Arts & Cultures.