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The 5 Winnipeg Architecture Marvels You Don’t Want to Miss

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This building is one of our Winnipeg architecture marvels. Click it to find out what it is! (Photo: AJ Batac)

At the turn of the 20th century, Winnipeg architecture earned the city the title “Chicago of the North.” The Peg’s reputation as an architectural mecca didn’t begin and end with the boom of the 1900s, of course. Many structures from before and after that period are marvels and offer many stunning photo ops. With Where.ca as your guide, delve into the legends and lore of five Winnipeg architecture jewels—and gawk at these breathtaking pictures, too.

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Hot Shopping: Shop Talk: Into the Wild

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For Rick Shone, owner of Winnipeg’s Wilderness Supply Company, getting out into the great outdoors isn’t a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. An avid outdoorsman who spends his spare time kayaking, climbing, trail running, mountaineering and cycling, Shone, 36, has been at the helm of the independent business since 2001, when he took it over for his in-laws, Frank and Jan Sjoberg. Although Wilderness Supply Company boasts the largest selection of canoes and kayaks in the province, he’s maintained that intimate, mom-and-pop feel. He loves swapping stories with fellow adventurers. “I feel like I’m part of their expeditions.” His job isn’t just to outfit people with top-of-the-line gear; it’s also to provide encouragement and support. “We think of ourselves as educators, not just salespeople.” Wilderness Supply Company, 623 Ferry Rd, 204-783-9555.

Hot Shopping: Scene in the City: Downtown Spirit

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By night, downtown Winnipeg is alive with concert-goers and diners; by day, it’s bustling with 9-to-5ers and business travellers. Busy people require specialty shops and services, and downtown is rich with options. Start your day with a quick blowout or polish change  at the urban Salon One Eleven on Fort Street. Stroll a couple blocks north on Fort to Portage Avenue and turn left, followed by a right on Smith Street, where you’ll find Four Directions Trading Company. Pick up unique Aboriginal treasures like hand-carved antler earrings and traditional quilted star blankets (pictured). The Best of Friends Gift Shop, located in the Millennium Library on Donald Street, boasts stylish writerly gifts, including lovely journals and pens. Head down Graham Avenue to The Bay Downtown for a luxe department store experience. Stripe-spotters will love beautifully displayed Hudson’s Bay Company bedding and apparel. More than wedding dresses, Stella’s Bridal, located across from the University of Winnipeg, is a tony boutique for ravishing evening wear by Sophia Tolli and more.

Hot Dining: Piece of Cake

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Second generation restaurateur Beth Grubert is a Paris-trained baker with a hands-on management approach and exquisite attention to detail. Her Osborne Village eatery Baked Expectations been drawing locals to a fabulous display case of mile-high cakes, tortes and pies for three decades. Choices can be tough here, where decadent strawberry pecan torte covered in glistening chocolate ganache competes with rich peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake for a coveted place on your plate. A menu of short-order favourites that stars a triple decker grilled cheese with bacon is equally grand. Let them eat cake!
161 Osborne St, 204-452-5176.

Hot Art: Editor’s Pick: Master Class

 

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MAY 11-AUGUST 18 In celebration of its centennial, Winnipeg Art Gallery has assembled 100 Masters: Only in Canada, a group of influential paintings, sculptures and decorative art works that spans six centuries and numerous schools. Half of this momentous exhibit is from WAG’s own collection, the balance is on loan from 30 North American museums. See major Canadian and International works by stars including Emily Carr, Andy Warhol and Henri Matisse (pictured). 300 Memorial Blvd, 204-789-1760.

Hot Dining: Now Open: Jane’s

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The name of Winnipeg’s hottest new dining destination is Jane’s (pictured), but it’s certainly not plain. Innovative and grand are more accurate descriptors of the 90-seat student-operated restaurant housed in a renovated heritage space. Today, the long-vacant Union Bank building is home to Red River College’s new Paterson GlobalFoods Institute, a cutting-edge training ground that is redefining culinary school in Canada. Here, students gain hands-on experience with real diners in two restaurant classrooms. The Culinary Exchange is a grab-and-go with short order favourites, while Jane’s offers upscale dining from a menu that changes monthly. At the latter, enjoy fine fare, like braised short ribs with tamarind sauce with truffle-scented grits, prepared by students in a sleek, open kitchen. 504 Main St, 204-632-2594.

Hot Art: Motherload of Creation

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MAY 3-28 Late last year a group of artist mothers, affiliated through Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA), assigned themselves a month-long daily artwork challenge. Mothers Dailiness is a glimpse of the result, a multi-disciplinary collection of sketches, poems, sculptures, photographs and paintings. Concepts explored include how ideas and images develop over time; and the manifestation of motherhood as expressed in stuffed toys embedded with personality; and medals crafted to commemorate mothering achievements.  MAWA, 611 Main St,  204-949-9490.

Louis Riel Walking Tour: A Gorgeous Stroll Through Winnipeg’s History

Louis-Riel-Walking-TourMétis leader Louis Riel is one of Manitoba’s most notorious historical figures, and many of the defining moments in his life—and in the history of Manitoba—happened right here in Winnipeg. Learn more about his life and influence with our self-guided walking tour that criss-crosses fast flowing rivers, from the Manitoba Legislative Building to old St. Boniface via the Esplanade Riel.

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5 Best Spots to Grab a Winnipeg Sausage

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The best Winnipeg sausage: an international sampling of recipes can be found throughout the city

Winnipeg is populated by people from many places, and that diversity is ours to taste at the city’s many old-school deli shops. Each butcher has cherished recipes for traditional homemade sausage. Winnipeg is proud to be home all of them, and our local experts have hunted down the some of the finest. From quintessential kielbasa to the best wurst, here are five banging bangers that are worth stinking up your suitcase for.

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Hot Date: Showstopping Spectacle

APRIL 13, 16 & 19  Aïda returns to Manitoba Opera after more than a decade. Giuseppe Verdi’s massive, soaring arias firmly cemented this unforgettable tragedy in the upper echelon of the art form. In fact, Aïda is widely considered the grandest of grand operas. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-944-8824 for tickets.

Hot Shopping: Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Experiential Shops

In an era of click-and-it’s-yours retail, nothing replaces the multi-sensory satisfaction of the real-life quest. Here are five Winnipeg retailers that offer more than just great buys.

Oxfords Aveda Salon exclusively uses Aveda products in all of its hair and makeup services. After being pampered, pick up a new favourite plant-based conditioner or lipstick in the ajoining Lifestyle Boutique. 196 Osborne St, 204-287-8939.

Weekend warriors can rent cycling, camping and hiking gear from Mountain Equipment Co-op. Climbers can test-drive ropes and harnesses on the floor-to-ceiling rock-climbing wall in the middle of the store. 303 Portage Ave, 204-943-4202.

Home chefs will find their bliss at D.A. Niels Gourmet Kitchenware. Cooking demonstrations take place on Saturdays, allowing shoppers to see tools (pictured) in action and learn some tricks and tips along the way. 485 Berry St, 204-953-2345.

For a taste of the exotic, visit Distant Caravans. Along with jewellery, gemstones and art from Egypt, Nepal and India, the shop also features drop-in tarot card and palm readings. The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204-947-2169.

Unleash your inner Katniss at Heights Archery. This pro shop offers archery lessons for kids, youth and adults as well as gear for newbies and experienced straight shooters. 2281 Portage Ave, 204-832-4421.

Hot Date: Whole Lotta LOL

APRIL 8-14  Renowned comics from all over North America and beyond will bring their best material to various venues throughout the city during The Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Evening galas will feature kings and queens of comedy such as up-and-comer Rob Pue and stand-up star Debra DiGiovanni (pictured), while festival favourite The Debaters sees funnypeople face off on a variety of topical subjects. Call 1-855-985-5000 for tickets.

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