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Cinq quartiers de Winnipeg à explorer durant les saisons plus fraîches

Posted: October 15, 2024 | Author: Michelle Madunatu

Que vous soyez en visite dans la capitale du Manitoba ou que vous soyez un résident qui a envie de prendre ses vacances près de chez vous, voici quelques quartiers à découvrir absolument pour vivre une expérience inoubliable à Winnipeg.

This neighbourhood is a national historic site because it features an outstanding collection of 150 heritage buildings within 20 city blocks, straddling both the west and east side of Main Street. These buildings are the reason Winnipeg was nicknamed the "Chicago of the North" at the turn of the 20th century because of the similar architecture. Once housing financial institutions, these buildings have since become Winnipeg’s cultural hub filled with independent boutiques, restaurants, cafes and galleries.

Contact the Exchange District Biz for a themed historic walking tour to learn the fascinating history and mysteries of the cobblestone streets. The Exchange is also home to some of the city's most acclaimed kitchens including deer + almond, Clementine Cafe and Nonsuch Brewing Co.

Grab a latte from Parlour Coffee and browse for locally made goods at Tara Davis Galler. Save time to pop into a gallery like Urban Shaman to admire contemporary Indigenous art. Families should be sure to stroll the boardwalk of 1920s Winnipeg and see the full scope of a bison hunt at the Manitoba Museum.

Stroll through the nature trail through Stephen Juba Park along Waterfront Drive for views of the Red River, and be sure to stop for a pic at The Cube at Old Market Square, which hosts a small urban skating and curling rink in winter.

Explore downtown for the day and find yourself surrounded by Winnipeg’s famed architecture, a mix of turn of the 19th century and early 20th century masonry and modern glass buildings. Tour guides like Square Peg Tours can introduce you to historic landmarks the VIA Rail Station, Fort Garry Hotel and the famous Golden Boy, who looks over the city from his perch on top of the majestic Manitoba Legislative Building.

The Winnipeg Art Gallery, with the new Inuit art museum Qaumajuq, is a cultural institution that can't be missed when visiting downtown. Home to the world's largest public collection of Inuit art, Qaumajuq is a site to behold with its visible vault spanning multiple levels and massive gallery space featuring contemporary Inuit artists from around the globe.

You can’t mention downtown without talking about the Winnipeg Jets and their home arena Canada Life Centre which hosts many A-list concerts when hockey is not in town during the fall and winter. Next door is True North Square, where it's worth an evening out to dine at the chic food hall Hargrave Street Market, shop for fine foods at Mottola Grocery and sip on local suds Lake of the Woods Brewing Co.

Other charming culinary haunts across downtown include sleek sandwiches at Modern Electric Lunch and brunch classics at Stella's Cafe at Plug In ICA. For more iconic Winnipeg tastes, try a fat boy at VJ's Drive-In.

The Fort Garry Hotel with its comfortable historic charm and steamy Turkish Hamam treatments at Ten Spa is an ideal location to cozy up in the cool weather.

Entre le quartier de la Bourse et le centre‑ville se trouve La Fourche, classée parmi les lieux historiques du Canada. Depuis plus de 6 000 ans, cette terre sacrée au confluent des rivières Rouge et Assiniboine est un important lieu de rencontre des peuples autochtones à des fins de commerce, de cérémonies et de peuplement.

Aujourd’hui, La Fourche est l’attraction touristique la plus populaire du Manitoba et elle prend facilement des allures de quartier avec ses innombrables commerces, restaurants et attraits où il fait bon passer la journée.

Aventurez‑vous dans le marché de La Fourche à la découverte de nombreux vendeurs et commerces, sans parler des fantastiques comptoirs alimentaires. Faites une pause à la boulangerie‑pâtisserie Tall Grass pour savourer l’une des meilleures gâteries maison du Manitoba. Pour un plat typique du Manitoba, régalez‑vous de poisson chez Fergie's Fish and Chips.

Le Forks Market Food Hall abrite également The Common, un bar qui offre une sélection de bières artisanales et de vins en fût.

En hiver, à La Fourche, l'action se déroule à l'extérieur. Louez des patins à glace et patinez sous la canopée ou le long des kilomètres de sentiers qui serpentent autour de la propriété de La Fourche. Apportez votre luge au parc d'hiver de La Fourche. Vous pouvez aussi vous rendre sur la glace des rivières et parcourir le sentier de la rivière Nestawaya en vélo à glace, en ski de fond ou en fat bike. Ne manquez pas de jeter un coup d'œil à l'impressionnante série de cabanes chauffantes qui apparaissent chaque hiver le long du sentier de glace.

Parmi les autres attraits de La Fourche, ne manquez pas le Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne, avec son impressionnante silhouette, le spa Riverstone de l’hôtel Inn at Fork’s, le Musée des enfants, le Manitoba Theatre for Young People, ainsi que le Cercle Oodena et de nombreuses œuvres d’art public autochtones.

With big name, big box stores such as Cabela's for the outdoor adventurer, IKEA for the home decor lover and SAKS OFF 5th for the fashionista, the suburban neighbourhood known as Seasons of Tuxedo in southwest Winnipeg has become the shopping destination in Winnipeg, especially during the winter holiday season.

Outlet Collection is Winnipeg's only pure outlet shopping destination. This sleek mall offers all the stores to meet any family's tastes: Under Armour, Kate Spade and Roots are just a few stores worth the visit. Once the kids tire of strolling aisles of clothing, head over to The Rec Room, where they play in the aisles at Winnipeg's largest indoor arcade. The Rec Room also features a bowling alley, axe throwing and a virtual reality arena to make it a full evening of entertainment when the wind blows.

FortWhyte Alive is a four-season natural oasis, literally out the backdoor of Seasons of Tuxedo. At this nature preserve, walking, cross-country and snowshoeing trails take you through snow-covered prairie and aspen forests. In fall, visitors can rent a canoe to explore the lake from a different perspective. Visit at sunset to witness the awesome arrival of thousands of migratory birds as they get ready to head south for winter. The wooden toboggan run at Fort Whyte Alive is legendary and guests can play all day with admission. Check out events listings for hands-on winter family activities such as ice fishing for beginners and cooking bannock over a bonfire.

Hyatt House Outlet Collection and Hilton Garden Inn Winnipeg South are both walking distance to all the shopping in the neighbourhood and are two inviting hotel options that make a great home base.

When you visit Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighbourhood, you'll find its Francophone history, architecture and culture lining the streets. To get there, cross the striking Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge that links The Forks and downtown Winnipeg to St. Boniface.

Start at the Tourism Riel information centre inside the former St. Boniface City Hall building on Provencher Boulevard. Here, you can book a walking tour, get information or watch a documentary about the history and passion of Manitoba’s Francophone community. Visit the art gallery, the La maison des artistes visuels francophones – the only French-run gallery in western Canada. Down the street at Centre culturel Franco-Manitobain is Théâtre Cercle Molière that brings French-speaking performance art to the stage during the fall/winter arts season.

Next, check out le Musée de Saint Boniface Museum, the oldest building in Manitoba. Built more than 170 years ago, the building was originally a convent. Today, it is full of Francophone history and art, including a permanent exhibit on Louis Riel, the Métis founder of Manitoba. A block away is the Saint Boniface Cathedral. The current church was built in 1971 after a fire burned the majority of the previous church. The old facade from 1894 still stands tall in front of the modern building, making it a must-see for photographs. Louis Riel's tombstone sits in the cemetery in front of the cathedral, where a plaque informs visitors about his life and legacy.

Le Musée de Saint-Boniface est temporairement fermé en raison de travaux de rénovation.

Le Fort Gibraltar est un autre trésor de Saint‑Boniface. Cette réplique d’un fort de traite des fourrures de la Compagnie du Nord-Ouest du 19e siècle prend vie en février lors du Festival du Voyageur, le plus grand festival d’hiver de l’Ouest canadien. Les visiteurs peuvent admirer des sculptures de neige géantes, danser et faire de la gigue sur de la musique entraînante, assister à des concerts, déguster des plats canadiens-français et rencontrer les personnages historiques du fort Gibraltar.

Terminez votre visite de Saint‑Boniface par un délice de la boulangerie La Belle Baguette, suivi d’un latte du Café Postal. En soirée, offrez‑vous un repas dans une ancienne voiture de train au Resto Gare, suivi d’une visite à la brasserie Kilter Brewing Co.