WHERE editor’s picks for the hottest, hippest and most fashionable shopping, dining arts and entertainment goings-on in the city this month.
Considered one of the best local restaurants for two decades, Amici has transitioned from the retirement of chef/owner Heinz Kattenfeld a…
Comfy, well-organized used bookstore has over 20,000 titles in its tastefully restored heritage space. Offers enduring works of fiction and…
Heavy wooden doors only a few steps from Portage and Main open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire. There are several richly…
Located within the beautiful McKim Courtyard at the corner of Osborne and River, this elegant second floor sunlit room creates the perfect…
A sparkling selection of fashion jewellery, handbags, giftware, Judaica and cards. Many of the featured accessory lines are unique to the…
Modern jewellery in chic St. Boniface space. Owner/designers create conversation pieces with more than 300 types of stones sourced from…
Mod Oz cuisine makes its way to Winnipeg at this Osborne Village bistro showcasing the food, beer and wines of Australia. It’s winning…
Chef/owner Alex Svenne’s restaurant buzzes with a cool urban vibe. The kitchen, set in the middle of the room, promotes conversation…
The more casual downstairs sister to the award-winning Amici, Bombolini is one of the better kept secrets in town. This wine bar offers an…
Specializing in bras, bra fitting and mastectomy products. Domestic, imported and specialty bras. Bra sizes 32 AA-48H. Personalized…
Columbia-born chef Dario Gutierrez creates Nuevo Latino cuisine—sophisticated North American ingredients fused with Latin-American herbs…
Colourful owner Perry Scaletta has decorated his nationally recognized restaurant with Tony Tascona masterpieces on all the walls. The…
The place to outfit the entire family in Western footwear and apparel. Brahma Boots and Canada West Boots are made on-site, so genuine…
139 units. Adjacent Polo Park Shopping Centre. Features Urban Oasis Mineral Spa, indoor waterpark, in-room high-speed Internet, theme…
Tea and coffee shop on the posh Academy Road strip. Over 100 varieties of loose tea and 18 blends of coffee by local company Black Pearl.…
393 units. Connected to the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Features two Signature Club floors, heated underground parking, pool, fully…
Surrounded by drifting cumulous clouds, this whimsical store has been a fixture in Osborne Village since 1968. Beautiful handcrafted…
The Mehra family’s flagship restaurant has set the standard for East Indian fine dining in Winnipeg. The ornate South Asian art, including…
The city’s first sushi bar boasts the creative wizardry of Japan-trained Sadao Ohno, who almost singlehandedly fuelled the sushi craze in…
This is one of the premier dining experiences in the city, having virtually created the upscale regional cuisine category. Chef Lorna…
The hearty style of authentic German cuisine is enthusiastically practiced in this rustic, chalet-style atmosphere. Scenic photos of German…
A Winnipeg institution for over 40 years located in a stunning space at the corner of Portage & Main. The atmosphere is comfortable…
Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-Canadian meets Mediterranean fare is a hit at this St. Boniface bistro. Moules frites, artistic salads and…
116 units. Located at The Forks. Features character-style guest rooms and suites, full service restaurant and lounge and the Riverstone Spa.
Ivory channels Bollywood glamour, as it combines traditional flavours with an extremely contemporary, colourful, and elegant décor. The…
Specializes in original contemporary Canadian works by emerging and established artists in prints, paintings, sculpture and drawing.
Bringing the woods, the water and the wilderness to Winnipeg. Women’s clothing for relaxing and entertaining, giftware for cottagers,…
Friendly mother/son team serves colourful Southeast Asian fare. Top-quality soups and curries. Daily 11 am-9 pm. Entrees: $7.50-$8.50. WA.…
Designer and manufacturer of leather and fur garments for all ages. Classic, exotic, high fashion styles. Ladies' sizes XXS-XXXXL, men's…
Toddlers dressed as squirrels slide down trees while older siblings conduct a diesel train. Your kids could be anything they want at this…
Explore the history of electricity in Manitoba from the 1800s to the future. Interactive and interesting exhibits include a replica…
One of Canada’s top independent bookstores, this locally owned chain includes a superstore in Grant Park Shopping Centre with an extensive…
Original art of a select group of talented Manitoba artists in a variety of media displayed for sale. Monthly exhibits feature the work of…
Skillfully blending regional mainstays with global accents, chef/owner Terry Gereta has created an inventive menu that wows. Mise (for mise…
Gallery owned by the Inuit and Dene people of Arctic Co-operatives Ltd. Features original work of artists and craftspeople from the…
52 units. Across the river from The Forks. Features wireless high-speed Internet, restaurant, bar, complimentary parking.
Gallery specializes in Inuit sculpture, drawings, prints and wall hangings by renowned artists from across northern Canada, including…
Named Best Environmental Experience in the world by British Airways. This thriving wetland is home to nearly 300 species of birds and…
Just across from the Convention Centre, the highlights in this intimate space include sesame chicken, panang curry and homok (seafood…
A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. The full menu includes crêpes, waffles, and French toast as well as…
294 units. Near Convention Centre. All-suite hotel. Restaurant, convenience store, laundromat and fitness room. Manitoba Best certified…
This west end mall is the largest in the city, and with a recent $30-million renovation, it now boasts over 200 shops, services and…
Top-rated Provençale cuisine by Chef Simon Resch served in a country club setting. Their commitment to sensory experiences comes through in…
One of Canada’s largest selections of licensed pro sportswear from all sports and all leagues, including the NHL, CFL, NBA and AHL. Also…
Unique designs in gold and platinum, featuring high quality diamonds and coloured stones. Custom orders welcome. Repair shop on the…
The view is the lure here as the entire city is revealed from your perch atop this 30th floor aerie. There’s not a bad seat in the house…
This voluminous space offers a contemporary urban atmosphere in a sea of suburban parking lots. Formally attired chefs at the long dark…
This fun, interesting space is filled with stunning handcrafted and modern jewellery, contemporary fashions, shoes, hats, gifts, tin toys,…
The table d’hôte menu lets diners choose from a five-course evening menu for a fixed price of $48. Chef/owner Michael Schafer’s food is…
Located in the centre of Assiniboine Park on the main floor of the Tudor-style Pavilion building, this is one of the most elegant…
New luxury spa bases its treatments on a combination of folk, scientific and old-school European traditions. Also features the city’s only…
Two former rail storage facilities are home to many locally owned stores and specialty kiosks that carry clothing, imported wares and…
The Keg pretty much started the casual good food trend, and the local restaurants still do it really well. It’s all about consistency. They…
Start amid a stampeding buffalo hunt and travel through Manitoba’s history at this celebrated museum. Along the journey you can gaze up at…
148 units. Near Portage Avenue. Historic hotel featuring modern amenities, high-speed Internet, pool with water slide and restaurant and…
It’s all about the fondues, including three kinds of cheese fondue, teriyaki sirloin, filet mignon and chicken breast in an oil or bouillon…
This co-operative studio displays ceramic work by its members. Stunning and varied works in earthenware, stoneware and porcelain.
Upscale specialty store designed exclusively for cigar buffs, featuring large walk-in humidor with an extensive selection of premium…
This international chain has won many awards for its baby back ribs. They offer four very distinct signature rib sauces. Service is…
Cozy two-storey location offering all the Italian classics. Combo pasta platters are a romantic way to experience a range of flavours.…
135 units. Across from Polo Park. Complimentary shuttle, Teddy’s Dining Room, Average Joe’s Sports Bar, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool,…
Gallery specializing in Canadian Aboriginal art and crafts. Represents Canadian artists such as Cyril Assiniboine, Gayle Sinclaire, Maxine…
New-school sushi is taken to new creative heights at both locations, but the dressed-in-black hip crowd is drawn like moths to the bright…
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