People passionate about nature

History of the Exchange District guided tour

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

July 2, 2025

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Alain (Al) Louer -– register at alainlouer@hotmail.com

Location / Time: Meet at Exchange District BIZ office located at 492 Main Street at 10:15 AM. The guided tour is a slower pace walk from 10:30 to noon. There are many places to lock your bike. Winnipeg Transit users should be aware that almost all routes and some stops are changing on June 29.

Description: Walk the cobblestone streets and experience the vibrant, bustling history of the Exchange District. Learn about Newspaper Row, turn-of-the-century banks, and the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Get to know the famous and unsung characters who made Winnipeg the city it is today.

Cost: $8 if there are at least 10 people. Otherwise it is $10.

Lunch: For those who want bring a lunch, we can eat at Old Market Square. There should be food trucks present as well.

Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, and your name tag.