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THE EXCHANGE DISTRICT & THE FORKS
HISTORIC AND FUNKY DAWN PETER
Education and the University of
road to the treasures in theatre.
Winnipeg are in the immediate area and
In the Exchange, the commoners are celebrated on the common
surrounding the Exchange. The Exchange and especially the
grounds. Albert Street ends with a
Forks’ market have a fascinating
view of the stage at the park. Store
assortment of art, framing and
Winnipeg’s Exchange District is
owners open their doors during
clothing shops. The foodies will love
historic, funky and on the edge of the
business hours only to have the clubs
it, too, and the nightlife beats with the
three sides of art, architecture and
close theirs because they’re full.
heart of the city. Tourists would be
commerce. Tightly located between
Residents in the Exchange District
sorry not to see the museums and the river firsthand.
Notre Dame and Ross Avenue from
range from semi-retired lovers of
Adelaide to Main Street and across
culture to 30-something film buffs,
Main, close to the Forks near the
but the main demographic for this
cobblestone and the prairie pie-
Red River, the Exchange is alive with
area is quite distinct: Singles in their
shaped community all converge to
culture and currency.
late-30s with a slightly above-average
encourage walking over driving in the
income. Since any locale in this area
Exchange. Parking is limited, except at
entertainment, the area is always
is within walking distance of the
the Forks parkade. Most are available
lively. It is home to the Fringe festival
downtown business district, most can
on street level. Buses and taxis are
that hosts wacky plays in intriguing
work close to home.
available day or night with main
With established venues for
locations; the Jazz festival that
16
earlier time that reaches down the
Named for the Winnipeg Grain
The one-way streets, the
routes going in all directions nearby.
boasts beautiful music; and Old
Exchange, the Exchange District,
Cyclists are common as well, as there
Market Square with its terra cotta
including the Forks, is home to more
are many places to park your bike.
structures surrounding City Hall.
than 150 heritage buildings. The Health
Walking down the streets gives
Sciences Centre is the closest hospital
you the sense that you’re part of an
and both Red River College Continuing
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Dawn Peter is an author and freelance writer in Manitoba.
