This location has never been my favourite mostly due to the price of the tickets. I still prefer…read moreTowne Cinema 8 even though Landmark shut that one down. I just can't afford a $15 movie ticket per person when there's 2 of us going, even the tickets are not worth that when I can wait and buy the movie for $25 to own it for life lol The cinema itself is nice: clean, organised, nice staff (some even from Towne Cinema 8 that i know), some staff comes off as rude when asking a simple question, though. I do love the seats but still not worth that high price tag. I hate how when you can't make it to a movie whether it be an emergency or the weather because you don't drive and can't go out in the freezing cold to catch 2 busses in the middle of winter they tell you you have to go down there?? make it make sense. I do like the perks of ordering on the Atom app because you don't encounter this problem but then you don't get discounts for their Wednesday deal: 2 movie tickets, popcorn and 2 drinks so that's a downside but at least you can cancel your tickets yourself and either refund them to your atom account or back to your original payment method. I do prefer Cineplex over Landmark Cinemas ever since they closed down Towne Cinema 8, I go to Cineplex Northgate when they play English movies for $4 just like how Towne Cinema 8 was (actually it was $5.19 at Towne Cinema 8) but still better than the hefty prices of these large screen cinemas. The popcorn is decent, better than Cineplex's but still way too salty just like Cineplex.

Nice employees super easy and fast if you buy your food and tickets online! Kinda pricey but so…read moreworth the money! Chairs are really comfortable and clean! Was 90$ for two tickets and popcorn drinks and candy. I've been going here for a while now definitely the best theatre in Winnipeg!

This place is kind of small for a cinema but it does the job! The screen in the movie viewing area…read moreis pretty big and I like how it's hung kind of high up on the wall, so that I have to tilt my head up to look at the movie. It makes me forget the seats in front of me. Good planning. They used to have free fountain drink refills and popcorn refills but not anymore. The refills are only for card carrying members of there movie reward system. The extra butter popcorn that my friend and I shared was delicious.

If you're a Canadian history buff, Louis Riel House is a must-see. Riel lived here for a bit,…read morebefore he went off and started his 2nd uprising (Northwest Rebellion). He did return here in a casket after his hanging. Parking is available in a small lot by the house, but this is fenced off in the winter. Not that it matters since the snow is waist-deep. If you got here in the winter, there is also street parking. As the museum itself is only open in the summer, I will say that the outside is very pretty indeed. The really strange thing about this landmark is that it's smack in the middle of modern suburbia. People live across the street, as well as next to this building. If Riel were alive today, he'd probably be shooting hoops with the neighbours and checking out their pickup trucks, and probably trying to figure out where to get some good bubble tea. Okay I digress. Come by and explore some Canadian history.

Cute cozy little place where a part of Canada history happened. The guide was very friendly and…read moretook us through the life of Riel family in old days.

Tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building with Dr. Frank Albo…read more Growing up I always wished for a secret passage in my house. Considering my dad built our house about 10 years before I was born it was highly unlikely. I love finding secrets and hidden puzzles and I was a huge fan of the movie National Treasure with Nicolas Cage. When I visited Manitoba I had the chance to participate in a similar treasure hunt at the Manitoba Legislative Building. Dr. Frank Albo has studied the Manitoba Legislative Building for decades and found all sorts of secrets left behind by the Free Masons who built it. As he says continually in his tour "it's hiding in plain sight". We were fortunate to take a tour with Dr Albo himself. He took us around the outside and inside of the building and explained that all the decorations we saw were there with a reason and a purpose. For example the number of columns, their height, and width all meant something. They were designed and built that way on purpose and left for us to discover. The Masons believe that numbers have power and that Geometry is the highest of arts. All through the building everything was done with purpose and the same numbers - 5, 8, and 13 repeated themselves. As he pointed out decorative statues and murals he was able to explain the purpose behind all of it and it really made sense. He had an answer for everything. I loved the enthusiasm he spoke with; it made you hang on to every word. The tour ends with the most powerful position in all of the building and Dr Albo reminds us that is because even though it's a legislative building it is the people that hold the power. It also ends with a wish and some magic. Okay, not really magic, but it feels magical after the tour. I can't give it away because it's so cool and you really need to absorb the tour to truly appreciate it. I will share that this Hermetic Code Tour is a must if you're near the Winnipeg area. He does have a book titled The Hermetic Code that explains in detail about the Legislative Building, but I'd still say do the tour. It's amazing in person.

I used to live a couple of blocks away from the Manitoba Legislative Building. My apartment didn't…read moreface it, but I saw the building often when I went to work downtown. When the weather was decent, I'd walk home and pass by it. I recently returned to the city to check this building out. It's under construction. The road leading up to the building's steps off Broadway was barricaded on a Monday evening. This building is roughly three storeys tall and 250,000 square feet. What makes it special is its domed top with a statue called the Golden Boy. He represents Manitoba's eternal youth and progress. This building is a Manitoba provincial heritage site. The Legislative Assembly is an independent entity, separate from the Government of Manitoba. The 57 members are elected in single-member constituencies to represent the people of Manitoba. They meet in this building. There are also offices for the Premier, the Lieutenant Governor, and the ministers and deputy ministers of all government departments. When it's not under construction, it's free admission to visit it. When the Legislative Assembly is in session, you can watch the proceedings from the public gallery. You can do a self-guided tour of the building, to soak in its history and architecture. It has statues of people, bison, sphinxes, and more. From September through June, on Fridays at 2 pm, minus holidays, public tours are available. The catch is that you have to book an appointment before heading over to this building. I have a feeling that tours may not be as frequent these days with construction going on. Although the steps up to this building look intimidating and the building is over a century old, it does accommodate those requiring wheelchairs to get around. It's a nice touch. I'm not sure how long repairs will be happening. It was nice to see the Manitoba Legislative Building from afar, but I'd love to do a tour when the building is open to the public (I was there on Louis Riel Day) and I'm not in town for 1.5 days! (112)

A true gem of a gallery . Exceptional staff and amazing art…read moreby local Manitoba artists. Something for everyone! The Gallery is located in the Johnston Terminal adjacent to the Old Spaghetti Factory.

From the owner: Located in the historic Johnston Terminal at Winnipeg's renowned Forks development, Pulse Gallery…read moreshowcases the diversity of Manitoba's talented artists with a modern twist. Colour is the star here! From original acrylics, watercolours and mixed media paintings, to glass, photography, sculpture, jewellry, art cards, metal and fiber arts, Pulse Gallery offers some of Manitoba's most unique and beautiful creations at affordable prices. The Johnston Terminal is an historic landmark housing restaurants, shops and artisan boutiques for the enjoyment of visitors to Winnipeg as well as locals who look to the Forks for an exceptional shopping experience. Gallery owner Lesly Dawyduk has created an intimate and accessible art space, a destination for visitors to our city as well as residents looking for pieces by Manitoba artists and artisans.

A gravel lot behind a shabby fence on main street that just happens to be a great little music…read morevenue.

Dive bar, but that means overall good vibes, reasonable drinks prices and solid rock acts... Get…read morethere early to get a good table or you'll end up on a stool somewhere...

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 spent five of my seven years in Winnipeg working downtown. My first job was at the Trizac…read moreBuilding (now 360 Main), at the corner of Portage and Main. This intersection is unique in that it's closed to pedestrians. To get to the other side requires taking underground paths. It's also the financial district with every bank imaginable at work around this intersection. This intersection was also where Winnipeg Jets fans rallied to try and save its team from flocking over to Phoenix in 1995. It's also the same place where fans celebrate when Jets 2.0 made it into the playoffs. I'd say that downtown Winnipeg comprises these areas: - Exchange District - Central Park - The Forks - Chinatown - Broadway-Assiniboine - South Portage Winnipeg was touted to be Chicago North. You see some similarities when you visit the Exchange District. It's a block north of Portage and Main, and houses over 150 heritage buildings. This area consists of a collection of 20th century warehouses, financial institutions, and early skyscrapers primarily made of terracotta. You can find the Manitoba Museum with the Planetarium and do all things touristy. Central Park houses the largest urban park in the city and features the Waddell fountain. It is the most densely populated area in the city. The area is bound by Notre Dame Avenue to the north, Ellice Avenue to the south, Donald Street to the east, and Balmoral Street to the west. It likely the most multicultural area, with Filipino, African, and Aboriginal folks comprising this community. The Forks is where the Assiniboine and Red rivers meet. It's technically the Mississippi River stateside that ultimately makes its way into Manitoba. The Forks is considered a meeting place. The Forks Market is fun to check out artisans and their work, along with fresh produce and good eats. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is worth visiting. I did in 2016, two years after it officially opened. The exhibits are eye-opening. It also has a decent observation deck where you can take terrific photos of the city. Chinatown is tiny. It's maybe four blocks long and was first established in 1909. You blink and you're done seeing everything. Fort Richmond has a growing Chinese community with lots of eateries and Chinese grocery stories. Broadway-Assiniboine is also a fairly populated area. It makes up the south downtown area on the north bank of the Assiniboine River. It features a number of landmarks, such as Upper Fort Garry, Hotel Fort Garry, and the Manitoba Legislative Building. You can also do the Assiniboine Riverwalk when it's warmer and check out the restaurants. South Portage consists of a group of city blocks located between Portage Avenue, Main Street, Broadway, and Memorial Boulevard. It's basically where I spent a lot of time being employed and taking in Manitoba Moose games. This area features these notable places: - Millennium Library, which is the main branch of the Winnipeg Public Library - Winnipeg Convention Centre - Canada Life Centre (formerly MTS Place), which is the home of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose - Law courts - Cityplace mall (formerly Eaton Place) - Portage Place - 360 Main and Winnipeg Square - Graham Avenue Transit Mall, which is Winnipeg's public transit hub that are all buses I found that walking along Portage Avenue (it makes up the Trans-Canada Highway) in downtown Winnipeg recently to be a bit sad. Portage Place has many stores that have closed permanently. It's not the once exciting mall that I once loved to visit on a lunch break or after work. The Salisbury House eatery that used to be open around the clock across from this mall has closed. Major department stores, such as Eaton's and the flagship Hudson's Bay, have shuttered. It's a reflection of how the city has changed and what a pandemic has done to this downtown core. On the upside, I do see signs of vitalization, such as more restaurants around Canada Life Centre. I also saw more art, such as a two-headed coin called Mediating the Treaties that commemorates Treaty One between Queen Victoria and seven Chiefs of Manitoba. It was nice reliving memories of downtown Winnipeg when I was recently in the city for a brief time. I am hopeful that improvements will continue, including the restoration work at the Manitoba Legislature Building and a lot more. (103)

Downtown Winnipeg is an area of Winnipeg located near the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine…read morerivers. It is the oldest urban area in Winnipeg, and is home to the city's commercial core, city hall, the seat of Manitoba's provincial government, and a number of major attractions and institutions. I only spent one hour to explore mostly the Broadway-Assiniboine which features many notable landmarks such as the Manitoba Legislative Building, CTV station, St Mary church, Canada Life Centre; wish I had more time.

Just beautiful and huge and the lights and art of this flask at night is amazing. It inspires you…read moreto create and think and learn. I love walking by this as the cars drive by.