Esplanade Riel is a pedestrian bridge that runs parallel to the Provencher Bridge. Both link The…read moreForks (where the Red and Assiniboine rivers converge) to Saint Boniface, which is the French part of Winnipeg. The bridge is special because it's a side-spar, cable-stayed one. I remember returning to Winnipeg in the winter of 2006 and admiring how beautiful the Provencher Bridge looked. Naturally, it was so cold that I didn't see anyone walking on it that day. This bridge used to have a restaurant, Salisbury House, at the top. I liked the idea of having a landmark with a Winnipeg institution at the top. It sadly closed down in 2013. A lack of parking at the top of this bridge was one reason why it didn't survive. At night, the bridge looks beautiful with lighting that accents its cool design. it's also pretty to look at when there's snow, too. On my recent trip to Winnipeg, I never got to walk it. I ended up admiring folks walking it as I drove over the Provencher Bridge. I stayed in Saint Boniface, so it was nice taking the bridge and seeing folks taking photos of the city. This pedestrian bridge was named after Louis Riel, who was the leader of the Métis people. It makes sense, as Winnipeg has a large Indigenous population. I hope that when I'm back in the city, I can walk across Esplanade Riel. I'd love to see the city from a different standpoint and take a bunch of photos. (331)

The Esplanade Riel is a pedestrian bridge that spans the Red River connecting downtown Winnipeg…read morewith St. Boniface. It is paired with a vehicular bridge, Provencher Bridge. The bridge is only one of a few in the world in that it has a restaurant (Salisbury House) on it, giving patrons an excellent view of the river and the bridge's structure. The Esplanade Riel has become a landmark and is used in many promotional materials. The bridge itself is a side-spar cable-stayed bridge. And it's a pretty cool walk this way over to St. Boniface. I love interesting architecture and this bridge really highlights Winnipeg and the Red River.

I just wrote a review on downtown Winnipeg. I won't be making a duplicate review here. Rather, this…read morereview is more of my experience being a transplanted Torontonian and Markhamite living in Winnipeg for seven years. I am a latecomer to almost every trend you can think of. Many of my friends moved away for either college or university after graduating from high school. I didn't. I stayed within the greater Toronto area (GTA) and attended York University. Don't get me wrong. I wouldn't trade that decision for the world. My growing up and being independent happened after I got my undergraduate degree. I got accepted into a master's program at the University of Manitoba. I packed up and moved to the capital of Manitoba. The unexpected happened. The faculty at the U of M went on strike. I got tired of waiting. I dropped out of graduate school and went into the workforce. I spent a grand total of nine years away from the GTA, of which seven were in Winnipeg. Being away moulded me as a person and gained so much experience that I will always have a soft spot for the city. I held three different job positions. It wasn't difficult for me to remain in the Information Technology sector. Plugging in my car in the winter and having a remote car starter installed were two details that I wouldn't have known about had I still lived in the GTA. Learning that -40°C is the same in Fahrenheit was also eye-opening. From seeing my eyelashes crystalize when it was that cold, to ignoring experts to not leave your car running for more than a minute, it's a different kind of cold in this city. I would drive to work by the airport for twenty minutes with a windchill of -52°C and my car's interior was just starting to warm up. The provincial slogan is Friendly Manitoba. It is the case. Folks are friendly on the whole. You can take walks and say hi to strangers. You can easily strike up a conversation waiting in line at the supermarket. It's all good. By car, you can get anywhere in twenty minutes on a decent day. It's a city, but it still has a town feeling. I left Winnipeg when the population was around 700,000. These days, it's at 850,000. I have a feeling that it will hit one million in a couple of decades. Sure, it's both the Slurpee and mosquito capital of Canada. Winnipeg has a lot of charm as you get a sugary high and slap away these pests. Eating out is amazing in this city. I have had everything from squid ink pasta to spaghetti pie. Winnipeg got me into food. I also continued to develop a fondness for exploring grocery stores. I especially liked a gourmet store on Academy Road that had the best cheese sticks. I hope that it's still there. Naturally, hockey is a passion. Winnipeggers get it. They love supporting hockey at any level. It also has a number of solid hockey arenas, including Canada Life Centre downtown. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a popular team. Winnipeg Stadium used to be this football team's home. Like with Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg Stadium also got demolished. The Bombers now play at Investors Group Field at the University of Manitoba. It was weird speeding onto campus at 50 km/h (it used to be 60!) and then parking to take in a football game. It's enjoyable seeing fellow Bomber fans heckle one another... haha! I lived in Osborne Village for the majority of my time. I loved how eclectic this area was and still is. I had Safeway and Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. The Granite Curling Club was across the river from my apartment. Catching the Winnipeg Transit bus was a cinch. There's everything from eateries and pubs, to piercings and gift stores. I loved walking around this area and discovering something new about it. What may surprise folks is that Winnipeg has a Francophone community. Saint Boniface has cool cafes and dessert places. I loved checking out eateries serving authentic French dishes, and my first time having escargot and frog legs. Saint Boniface Cathedral and Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum are notable touristy places to visit. The cost of living is lower in this city than most major cities in Canada. I miss the sunshine. Winnipeg is third on the sunniest cities in Canada, behind Calgary and Edmonton. Winnipeg does have its quirks. I did rotating shift work and found a hand-wand car wash open 24 hours a day with a fried chicken joint attached to it. I loved it! I hope that it's still around or has another eatery with the car wash. There is lots to do. I participated in everything from the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Folklorama with a cultural passport in the summer, to Festival du Voyageur and Canad Inns Winter Wonderland. Although it can get hot and cold temperature-wise on both ends of the spectrum, weather doesn't prevent folks from taking part in outdoor activities. I enjoyed living in Winnipeg. It was nice to return recently after nearly eight years. My stay was short, but I hope to come back a lot sooner and stay longer. (107)

Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in Canada. It is centred on…read morethe confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, near the longitudinal centre of North America. As of 2021, Winnipeg had a city population of 749,607 and a metropolitan population of 834,678, making it the sixth-largest city, and eighth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. I spent one week visiting my relatives here, absolutely different from the US, where Tim Hortons is their coffee instead of Starbucks, everything open 24 hours, Subway, Dairy Queen also a big thing here; Toys R Us still exists, Costco sells poutine and pretty much any places that serve food, hockey is a thing, the weather was below zero, cleaning snow every morning, each household has a big basement; the road is not flat, super bumpy, needs new asphalt; a lot of lakes, a lot of old beautiful architecture, fishing also a thing, a lot of festival, mostly commute by city street, very hard to get around by buses, cost of food is cheaper, everything written in both French and English, feel much peaceful and quiet, not rush rush rush, it just fits me so well. I wish I had more time, but I definitely come back in the future.

Best Chinese food in Selkirk and surrounding area! Try their breaded veal and local pickerel -…read morebatter is light and lets the flavor of the fish shine through. My favorite is actually their stir fried vegetables in garlic sauce. Loaded with broccoli and tons of flavor. We discovered this place after going to an awesome party here and we have been coming back over and over again. Love it!

Hot and sour soup was very bland and plain, noodles nothing special and just overall very…read moreflavourless

This is the most recent review. Beware the mushroom appy...they will ask if you want it with…read moreolives, then, if answered in the affirmative, proceed to serve you a bowl of olives with mushrooms ‍margarita pizza was remarkable. Recommend dessert espresso and chocolate take....the street parking was poor though, 2.5 stars

The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Our server, Peyton, was…read moreoutstanding--attentive, friendly, and spot-on with menu recommendations. Highly recommend for a memorable night out!